A soft-top or drop-top used to be a common option across nearly every segment, but shrinking demand has pushed most automakers to drop convertibles from their lineups entirely. A small group of brands still bother building one, spanning affordable roadsters, muscle cars, and full luxury grand tourers. These 9 models are the new convertibles still available on dealer lots in 2026.
1. Mazda MX-5 Miata: The affordable roadster that keeps the drop-top alive
The MX-5 Miata remains one of the few genuinely affordable new convertibles left on sale, built around a lightweight two-seat formula that has changed little in spirit across four decades. A simple manual soft top folds by hand in seconds, keeping weight and cost down compared with the power-folding hardtops common on pricier rivals.
A retractable hardtop version is also offered for buyers who want a quieter cabin without giving up the open-air option entirely. Pricing and specifications for the current lineup are listed on Car and Driver’s MX-5 Miata page.
2. Ford Mustang Convertible: One of the last affordable V8 drop-tops on sale
The Mustang Convertible keeps a big, naturally aspirated V8 available in a drop-top body style at a time when most automakers have abandoned that combination entirely. Dropping the top exposes the engine’s exhaust note in a way the coupe simply can’t match, making it a favorite for warm-weather cruising.
A power-operated soft top can be lowered in under 10 seconds, even while the car is moving at low speeds. Full trim and pricing details are listed on Car and Driver’s Mustang page, which covers every convertible-specific option available.
3. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible: A folding-hardtop supercar bargain
Chevrolet builds the Corvette convertible with a retractable hardtop rather than a folding fabric roof, giving it coupe-like refinement and quiet when the top is up. Considering the performance it delivers, including a mid-engine layout shared with the coupe, its price undercuts most rivals with similar power by a wide margin.
The roof mechanism folds in around 16 seconds and can operate at speeds up to 30 mph. Complete specifications and trim pricing are listed on Car and Driver’s Corvette page, which breaks down the convertible against the standard coupe.
4. BMW 4 Series Convertible: A soft-top luxury cruiser for four
BMW builds the 4 Series Convertible with a fabric soft top rather than the folding hardtop used on the previous generation, trimming weight and complexity while still offering a quiet cabin with the roof up. The four-seat layout sets it apart from strict two-seat rivals, giving it a bit more everyday usability.
The top can be raised or lowered in about 18 seconds, even while the car is rolling at low speed. Pricing and full specifications are listed on Car and Driver’s 4 Series page, covering the convertible alongside the coupe and gran coupe.
5. Porsche 911 Cabriolet: An open-air version of the iconic sports car
The 911 Cabriolet strips away the coupe’s fixed roof without sacrificing the structural rigidity or performance the model is famous for, thanks to extensive reinforcement built into the convertible’s body. A fully automatic fabric top opens or closes in about 12 seconds, even at speeds up to 31 mph.
It’s available across nearly every 911 variant, from the entry-level Carrera to more track-focused trims, keeping the same all-wheel-drive options offered on the coupe. Full specifications and trim-by-trim pricing are covered on Car and Driver’s 911 page.
6. Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet: Mercedes' four-seat drop-top grand tourer
Mercedes-Benz combines its coupe and convertible lineups under the CLE nameplate, and the Cabriolet version offers a fabric soft top along with seating for four in a genuinely usable, non-token back seat. It replaces both the previous C-Class and E-Class convertibles, consolidating the brand’s open-top lineup into one model.
Available engines range from a turbocharged four-cylinder up to a more powerful inline-six, giving buyers a choice between efficiency and stronger performance. Pricing and full specifications for the range are listed on Car and Driver’s CLE-Class page.
7. Mini Cooper Convertible: A cheeky, compact roadster that survives
The Cooper Convertible keeps Mini’s go-kart-style handling and cheeky styling intact while adding a fabric top that folds away in under 20 seconds. It remains one of the smallest and most affordable new convertibles sold, aimed at buyers who want character and open-air fun over outright practicality or space.
A sliding sunroof-style opening lets the top partially retract without fully lowering it, a quirky feature unique to the model. Pricing and full trim details are listed on Car and Driver’s Cooper page, which covers the convertible alongside the hardtop hatch.
8. Audi A5 Cabriolet: A refined four-seat soft-top luxury convertible
Audi builds the A5 Cabriolet with a fabric soft top and seating for four, aiming at buyers who want a refined, quiet convertible rather than an aggressive sports car. Standard quattro all-wheel drive on many trims sets it apart from rear-drive rivals in the same price range.
The soft top can be opened or closed in about 15 seconds at speeds up to around 31 mph. Full specifications and trim pricing are listed on Car and Driver’s A5 page, covering the cabriolet alongside the coupe and sedan.
9. Ford Bronco: A modern SUV whose roof and doors still come off
The Bronco isn’t a traditional convertible, but its removable roof panels and doors give it genuine open-air capability that few modern SUVs still offer. On four-door models, the roof can be fully removed for a true topless driving experience closer to a classic off-roader than a soft-top sports car.
A fold-down windshield is available on certain trims, adding to the open-air experience beyond what any factory convertible currently offers on the market. Background on the current generation, including its various open-top configurations, is available on its Wikipedia page.
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