The Best Four Seater Convertibles

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is a class leader when it comes to being a practical four-seater convertible, offering plenty of space in the front and back for adults and a supremely comfortable interior. The car carries all the hallmarks you’d expect from the premium marque as well, it’s stylish, spacious, and refined. The driving experience matches its looks too, taking a relaxed and serene approach, letting you truly enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the open road. If you get a sudden turn in the weather, whether for better or worse, the E-Class Cabriolet’s roof can also be raised or lowered whilst you drive at low speeds in just 20 seconds – perfect for the British climate!

The Audi A5 Cabriolet is a great looking car that oozes appeal and turns heads wherever it goes. It is also a very practical four-seater convertible, with lots of room in the rear for two adults and a decent boot, thanks to a soft top roof. Inside, the premium cabin is finished to a very high level with plush materials. It has an excellent level of luxury throughout, which goes hand-in-hand with the convertible experience. Furthermore, with the roof down it offers a wonderful driving experience and still manages to keep you from being buffeted by winds, even on the motorway (which we wouldn’t normally recommend with a convertible). Oh and the roof can be put up and down with a quick push of the button too.

For the ultimate, head turning luxury convertible, nothing comes close to the Rolls-Royce Dawn. It stands way above the competition and the Dawn knows it in a dignified, yet smiling sort of way. If it wasn’t so exclusive, the Dawn would top our list with ease, but then again, if it wasn’t so exclusive it wouldn’t be a Rolls-Royce or carry the high level of prestige that it does. If you can afford the price tag, this is the most luxurious four-seater convertible money can buy. It’ll give you a true Hollywood experience, making you feel the star of your own movie, as you navigate the roads and clambering looks. The next-level cabin is exquisite, the styling effortlessly ostentatious and desirable, and the driving experience is infinitely pleasurable. No convertible comes close to matching the Dawn’s composure and with the roof down you’ll barely feel the airflow, allowing you to truly enjoy the journey. In short, the Rolls-Royce Dawn offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

One of very few convertibles to give challenge to the Rolls-Royce Dawn, the Bentley Continental GT provides similar ‘high-society’ levels of luxury, but with a refined sense of styling that isn’t as showy or performative. Instead, it has somewhat dignified and reserved styling, which is very attractive and on-point for this class of car. To add to its desirability, the Continental GT is built by a mixture of modern manufacturing techniques and hand craftsmanship, setting new standards in design. It also effortlessly blends all of these qualities with incredible performance for an exhilarating open-air experience. Additionally, there is near zero wind turbulence with the roof down, plus there are numerous vents, heated seats, and heated arm rests to keep you warm when the temperature drops. Simply put, it is one of greatest grand tourers on the road. Some would say it’s the best and it’d be tough to argue otherwise.

For a more affordable, yet still iconic experience, there is the Mini Convertible, which combines the brand’s characteristic go-kart like experience with the added enjoyment of an open top. Couple those points with the Mini’s typical low centre of gravity and agile handling and you get a convertible that’s a lot of fun and very playful. It also looks the part, whether heading to the beach on a hot summer’s day or taking to twisty country lanes. It’s very stylish. Inside, the interior is of a high quality, although the rear seats are best reserved for children or shorter journeys with adults. Mind you, drop the electrically-powered soft top roof and passengers are likely forget about the space to focus more on the enjoyable experience.

For sheer comfort and style the BMW 4 Series Convertible earns a place on this list. It is a beautiful looking car, with a rather plush interior that is very pleasant to ride in. Although it must be noted, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A5 have more stylish cabins, and the 4 Series is a little tighter in the back, which is best reserved for children or short journeys. However, the car makes up for it with a very comfy and fun driving experience and a host of equipment as standard. All models come with front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, and BMW’s iDrive infotainment system with sat nav. Furthermore, if it’s a bit chilly with the roof down, the 4 Series Convertible offers heated seats and climate control as standard too. It’s also a secure hardtop convertible and with the roof up, the cabin is immensely quiet and peaceful.

For an open-top experience that dominates all your senses, the Ford Mustang Convertible is a car that offers a true slice of Americana motoring. Big, brutish, and powerful, the car likes to be heard as much as it does to be seen, with its powerful range of engines, truly iconic exterior, and sporty styling. Sure, the car’s interior might not be up there with the offerings from the likes of BMW or Mercedes-Benz, and okay, so the rear seats might be a little less spacious and cramped for adults, yet when it comes to sheer fun and big ear-to-ear grins (for passengers and drivers alike) the Mustang is in a league of its own. It offers exhilarating four-wheel fun that’s even more enjoyable with the roof down.

The Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet offers a similar driving experience to the Mini Convertible. It also enjoys iconic looks. Plus, when it has the quick-folding fabric roof down, it conjures the perfect image of an idyllic day out at the beach. Inside, the car offers a good amount of leg and headroom in both the front and rear seats, and the cabin is nicely finished with appealing materials. It’s a very charming and wholesome car fit for a variety of adventures. And if there’s a change of weather on your journey, you can lower or raise the roof with the push of a button in just nine seconds and you don’t have to stop to do it, you just have to be below 31mph.

When it comes to convertibles, the first image for many buyers is of touring country lanes or driving to golden sands in a car that has a refined sense of luxury. However, that doesn’t have to be the way. It can also be about the adventure and the call to wild, and no convertible does that as well as the Jeep Wrangler. This mighty 4×4 provides a different kind of convertible experience, offering a rugged build with iconic looks and true off-road capabilities, able to take you wherever you want to go, on or off the tarmac. Available with a soft-top or a removable hardtop, the Wrangler adds a whole new dimension of fun to driving with the roof down, particularly when you can drive to the beach and then over the sand dunes as well. It’s the explorer’s choice, plus it’s one of the most practical convertibles on this list, with lots of room in the rear for adults and a massive 577-litre boot.

If you like the sound of the Jeep Wrangler and feel stirred by the call to adventure, but you also like the luxury image usually conjured by the convertible class, then take a look at the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. As you’d expect coming from Land Rover, it has some serious off-road capabilities with a raised ride height and excellent clearance to take you off the tarmac and over dirt hills and ditches. It also has premium styling inside and out and a rich sheen to the finish, looking more like an elegant concept car in its sporty design. Similar to the Wrangler, it also offers a lot of space for all four passengers, allowing a comfortable journey for all. Additionally, as a luxury vehicle it comes very well-equipped as standard too.