Looking for a Convertible? Here’s What’s Left on the Canadian Market

Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means? It’s time to get your precious convertible out of the garage and enjoy it to the fullest. If yours is in need of a little TLC, you could give it a new lease on life with a thorough detailing job, a new set of wheels or a variety of accessories.

Alternatively, you may be considering the purchase of a brand new model with more style, comfort, performance or technology. Sadly, convertibles are a dying breed, even more so than coupes. Shoppers are turning away from them and this is reflected by the increasingly small number of options available on the market.

Among the American brands, other than the Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator, Ford Bronco and GMC Hummer EV featuring removable roof panels, only two are left starting with the Ford Mustang. The iconic pony car offers a turbocharged four-cylinder engine (automatic transmission only) and a naturally aspirated V8, the latter limited to 480 hp since the 500-hp Dark Horse model is exclusively available as a coupe.

Chevrolet has eliminated the Camaro, but the mighty Corvette packs more power than before with the new-for-2025, 1,064-hp ZR1 model. This one, however, carries a retail price topping a quarter of a million dollars in convertible body style—for real. The Stingray (up to 495 hp), hybrid-powered E-Ray (655 hp) and turbocharged Z06 (670 hp) are more reasonable and also more affordable.

Now, let’s move over to Europe, where selection is greater but concentrated among luxury brands—not to mention Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren and other exotic makes. Audi no longer sells convertibles, having discontinued the TT and R8, then recently transformed the A5 into a sedan only. BMW, on the other hand, still has the 4 Series and 8 Series, each one available in a high-performance M variant, as well as the Z4, which is bowing out after the 2026 model year. This roadster can be fitted with either a four- or six-cylinder engine.

Once renowned for having an exhaustive lineup of exceptional convertibles, Mercedes-Benz has significantly reduced the number of offerings in recent years. However, the iconic SL continues to shine, even offering a performance-oriented hybrid model developing 805 hp and over 1,000 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the C-Class and E-Class convertibles are now replaced by the new CLE-Class, available with four or six cylinders.

Porsche serves up its legendary 911 Cabriolet in four trim levels, including the new Carrera GTS with an unprecedented 533-hp hybrid powertrain. All-wheel drive is optional. The entry-level 718 Boxster ranges from 296 hp to 494 hp, but unfortunately its days are numbered: just like the 718 Cayman coupe, it will cease production this October and give way to a fully electric successor next year or later.

The MINI Convertible returns for a fourth generation in 2025. The base model features a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 161 hp, while the sportier Cooper S model boasts 201 hp. As for Maserati, in addition to the super-sporty MC20 Cielo, there’s a new GranCabrio available with either a 542-hp turbo V6 or a tri-motor electric system producing up to 818 hp.

Finally, looking further east, the only two surviving convertibles from Asia are complete opposites. The little Mazda MX-5, which recently turned 35 and is still regarded as a go-to affordable sports car, delivers fun performance and handling on the road and the track. Its RF variant replaces the soft top with a retractable hardtop. The Lexus LC Cabriolet, on the other hand, is a much larger and more luxurious car designed with comfort in mind, though a potent 471-hp V8 is available. It might not be long for this world, however.