Explore the best convertible cars to buy in 2025, combining style, performance, and open-top driving excitement for every car enthusiast.
Top Pick Highlights
Model: Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Affordable, fun, timeless roadster
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
- Performance bargain, mid-engine supercar
- Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.2)
- Quick in a straight line for an iconic sports car
- Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
- Exclusive Brit-built V8 convertible
- McLaren Artura Spider and 750S Spider
- Cutting-edge convertible hybrids and V8s
- Mercedes-AMG CLE 53/63 Cabriolet
- A hybrid of luxury and performance in a striking soft-top
Best Convertible Cars to Buy in 2025
Mazda MX-5 Miata
A perennial best seller, the 2025 MX-5 still holds the title of the “world’s best-selling roadster.” Light, nimble, and cheap starting in the low $30Ks. It’s not pushy, but it is entertaining in all the right (driver) ways and a very old-style drop top experience.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
BREAKDOWN The 2025 Corvette Convertible is a stunning mid-engine supercar for a fraction of what you’d pay for the European competition. The soft-top version begins at about $76,995. Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com named the Mazda speed Miata MX-5 America’s number-one convertible, fusing scorching performance with tremendous value.
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.2)
Porsche The 992.2 Cabriolet for 2025 manages to outperform the known: Carrera models’ 0-60 mph takes around 4.1 sec.; Carrera S Cabriolet trims that to about 3.5 sec. And as an iconic coupe with glorious drop-top appeal, it delivers that magic combo of prestige, pace, and open-air fun.
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
Aston Martin freshened the Vantage for 2025, and its Roadster convertible arrived here in early 2025, featuring a new “Z-fold” soft top. Operation is obviously fast, too—up to speeds of 31 mph, the roof can be dropped or raised in 6.8 seconds, one of the speediest operations in the class. With the coupe’s dizzying 0–60 mph of circa 3.5 seconds and top speed of approximately 325 km/h, it’s a strong pick for luxury-performance enthusiasts.
McLaren Arthur Spider & 750S Spider
It’s the summer of two spiders!
For people in the market for supercar-level convertibles, McLaren has it in spades:
Arthur Spider: A twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid convertible with an electric motor for a Planet Power output of 690 hp, a 0–60 mph takeoff in around 3 seconds, and an electric range of 21 miles. Prices begin at $273,800.
750S Spider: A more extreme V8-powered convertible with lightning-fast performance—for serious track day thrills.
Each gives a nod to contemporary tech and electrification trends but also serves as a balm for performance yearnings.
Luxury and Hardtop Sophistication
Mercedes-AMG CLE Cabriolet (53/63)
The CLE series perfectly demonstrates a harmonious combination of comfort, performance, and exclusivity. The 53 AMG Cabriolet comes with a mild-hybrid in-line 6 with AWD; the upcoming 63 V8 for 2025 is said to deliver ~585 hp. It’s a top choice for drivers who value AMG sportiness in a luxury soft-top package.
Morgan Supersport
A British handmade roadster that was presented in March 2015. Featuring a 3.0-liter BMW-sourced turbo I6 (~335 hp) and an old-school build, it appeals instead to collectors and enthusiasts who want character-rich classics with a modern foundation.
Supporting Recommendations & Context
Nobull’s 2025 convertible guide praises vehicles like the Lexus LC 500 Convertible. These include the Jeep Wrangler, and the Ford Bronco for achieving luxury, performance, and off-road open-air fun mastery.
FT’s latest piece showcases high-end convertibles like the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680, Bentley Continental GTC, Aston Martin DB12 Volante, and even the electric Abarth 500e Convertible for a range of tastes and wallets.
Carwow and other reviews from the UK flag the BMW 4 Series Convertible, Jaguar F-TYPE Convertible, and Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet as top choices for drivers who want luxury over sport.
Final Take: Which Convertible Is for You?
Best value & fun: Mazda MX-5 Miata
Best performance per dollar: Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
All-purpose excellence: Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet For all the curse words drivers in the current 911, like me, will mumble over the coming decades. No amount of swapping clasps and steel for carbon fiber and titanium will ever diminish the beauty of the marque.
High-end performance tech: Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
High-performance hybrid/supercar excitement: McLaren Arthur Spider & 750S Spider
Sleek elegance without a top: Mercedes-AMG CLE Cabriolet
Unique boutique roadster: Morgan Superspor
Buying Tips
- Nail what matters most to you: high-speed (or styling) sizzle, or comfort and daily usability.
- And what about open-top mechanics and the nuance of convertible soft tops when it comes to noise, speed, and the way that they stow?
- Mind ownership costs; high-performance convertibles might be more expensive to maintain and insure.
- Rent, or try before you buy an open-air test drive to evaluate noise, visibility, and cabin comfort.
