Convertible with X-TOP Convertibles are all about freedom and an unfiltered connection with the surroundings, yet it’s the roof design that determines their everyday usability, acoustic comfort and styling. Below is a short overview of the most popular roof types found in open-top cars. Available roof types Hardtop A multi-panel rigid roof made of metal … Read more
VW Cabriolet – A Volkswagen Classic Among Convertibles When you say “VW Cabriolet,” most car enthusiasts immediately picture the iconic Golf with a soft top – personally, I see the first-generation Golf, and more recently, the T-Roc. But the Volkswagen Cabrio isn’t just about the Golf – it’s an entire lineup of stylish cars that … Read more
You’re thinking, “I want a cabrio—actually, the cheapest cabrio out there.” Cue the 206 CC flashing through your mind. But those “CC” letters cover a whole French crew: from the pocket-sized 206 to the laid-back 308, all with a hardtop that folds like origami and often costs less than a brand-new scooter. The Peugeot CC … Read more
Keeping it chill We’re not hunting traffic-light trophies or shaving milliseconds off the 0-to-100 sprint. Top speed? Meh – on the autobahn a limiter or a speed camera will win that game anyway. And the trademark diesel clatter? Sure, it can grate while you’re idling in city traffic, but out on the open road it … Read more
A brief history The first-generation SLK (factory code R170) debuted in 1996 and immediately shook up the compact-roadster segment. Its steel “Vario-Roof” folded away in 25 seconds, and journalists hailed the car as a “hard-top” rival to the Mazda MX-5 and the then-new Porsche Boxster. Production ran until 2004; a 2000 facelift brought more powerful … Read more