Affordable Convertibles for Summertime

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The spring rains have vacated, and the summer sun has moved on in. So, now is the perfect time to get yourself a cool convertible. You’re probably thinking that convertibles are just too expensive, aren’t you? Well, there is some good news- some convertibles on the market are totally affordable. Note: Terms you may not know- MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) and MPG (Miles Per Gallon).

2018 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible – The 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro is a 2-door convertible that is 200 pounds lighter and 2.3 inches shorter than the 5th generation model. It features a 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive train.

• Manufacturer- General Motors
• MSRP- Starting at $31,905
• Seating Capacity- 4
• MPG- up to 22 in the city and 31 on the highway

2018 Ford Mustang Convertible – The 6th generation Ford Mustang is a 2-door convertible that underwent a transformation for this model. One of the major changes was that Ford upgraded the interior dashboard, which now features a 12-inch, customizable, digital LCD panel. Also added was a 10-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous 6-speed automatic transmission.

• Manufacturer- Ford
• MSRP- Starting at $31,180
• Seating Capacity- 4
• MPG- up to 21 in the city and 28 on the highway

2018 Jeep Wrangler – The 4th generation Jeep Wrangler is available as either a 2-door convertible SUV or a 4-door convertible SUV. You also get your choice of 4 trim levels- Rubicon, Sahara, Sport and Sport S. However, the Sahara is only available in the 4-door style. This Jeep Wrangler has a 6-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive train.

• Manufacturer- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
• MSRP- Starting at $27,495
• Seating Capacity- 4 in the 2-door and 4 in the 4-ddor
• MPG- up to 23 in the city and 25 on the highway

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata – The 4th generation Mazda MX-5 Miata is a 2-door retractable fastback (AKA coupe convertible) that is 220 pounds lighter and 4 inches shorter than the 3rd generation model. At the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, in February, the model was named Best Convertible of 2018 by Motor Week Drivers’ Choice Awards.

• Manufacturer- Mazda
• MSRP- Starting at $25,295
• Seating Capacity- 2
• MPG- up to 26 in the city and 35 on the highway

2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible – The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is a 2-door compact convertible that features a turbocharged 2-liter, 4-cylinder engine, which produces 174 horsepower with 184 lb.-ft. torque power output. It also features a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive train.

• Manufacturer- Volkswagen
• MSRP- Starting at $25,440
• Seating Capacity- 4
• MPG- up to 26 in the city and 34 on the highway

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