- Fiat 500C TwinAir Sport – R338,900
- Mini Cooper Convertible – R625,076
- BMW Z4 sDrive20i Sport Line – R923,045
- BMW 420i Convertible – R968,653
- Mercedes-Benz C200 Cabriolet AMG Line – R1,057,631
With summer fast approaching, it’s a tempting prospect to hit the open road with a car that can do away with its top to experience the wind in your hair and endless blue sky as your roof.
To find out what you’d need to spend to get this, we’ve listed the most affordable cabriolets in South Africa below.
Fiat 500C TwinAir Sport – R338,900
The most affordable cabriolet in South Africa, the Fiat 500C can be had for less than R350,000.
This small hatchback is powered by a 0.9-litre turbocharged engine providing 63kW and 145Nm to the front wheels.
With a five-speed manual gearbox, the 500C is able to average just 4.0l/100km on a combined fuel cycle.
In terms of performance, the hatch will do 0-100km/h in 11 seconds, and it has a top speed of 173km/h.
Sitting on 16-inch alloy wheels, this Fiat comes with a partial cloth and artificial leather upholstery, a multifunction steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, a 7-inch infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a boot with 185 litres of space when the soft-top roof isn’t occupying it.
Mini Cooper Convertible – R625,076
Another small hatch, the Mini Cooper convertible runs on a 1.5-litre turbocharged powertrain delivering 100kW and 220Nm via a seven-speed automatic dual-clutch gearbox.
Altogether, the Mini will average 6.0l/100km on a combined cycle.
Furthermore, its top speed is clocked at 205km/h and acceleration from 0-100km/h is handled in 8.7 seconds.
Features on this city car, meanwhile, consist of 17-inch alloy rims, a cloth seat trim, climate control, a multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, rear park distance control, a 215-litre boot, and a 6.5-inch media screen with smartphone pairing.
BMW Z4 sDrive20i Sport Line – R923,045
Moving away from the hatchbacks to a two-door, rear-wheel-drive roadster, we have the local favourite the BMW Z4 with its 2.0-litre turbo engine.
Generating 145kW and 320Nm, this cabriolet will do 0-100km/h in 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h.
With an eight-speed automatic transmission, buyers can expect a fuel return of 6.5l/100km in combined conditions.
Equipment on this two-seater then comprises 17-inch alloys, climate control, a multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, leather upholstery, a 281-litre boot, and a 10.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality.
BMW 420i Convertible – R968,653
Another BMW, the 420i is also powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged powertrain mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, generating 135kW and 300Nm.
As a result, acceleration takes 8.2 seconds while it caps out at 236km/h, with fuel consumption coming in at 6.6l/100km.
Prospective owners can also look forward to leather upholstery, an 8.8-inch media screen, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, automatic air conditioning, 17-inch alloys, and a 495-litre boot for the roof to fold into.
Mercedes-Benz C200 Cabriolet AMG Line – R1,057,631
Finally, we have the Mercedes-Benz C200, running on a 2.0-litre turbocharged configuration.
With 150kW and 300Nm being sent to the rear wheels, this Mercedes will do 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 238km/h.
For the gearbox, the automaker has opted for a 9-speed automatic setup, resulting in a consumption figure of 7.4l/100km
Additional selling features from the topless Mercedes consist of 18-inch alloys, partial suede and artificial leather upholstery, a wireless phone charger, an 11.9-inch infotainment display with smartphone compatibility, Mercedes’ Command navigation system, cruise control, a multifunction steering wheel, climate control, and a boot with a capacity of 485 litres.
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