Best New Convertibles of 2023 and 2024

Convertibles are best enjoyed while wearing a Hawaiian shirt. These cars pull the dread out of the everyday and fold the roof down with it. Some of this excitement comes at the sacrifice of rear-seat and cargo space. Still, it’s tough to worry about what could’ve been when the sun’s shining on your face. Like tanning lotions, convertibles come in varying strengths. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a go-kart for adults, but it pales in comparison to the violent rawr of the 670-hp Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Comparing the two against each other pits apples against oranges, but both convertibles are capable of raising your heart rate.

At the cost of a little chassis stiffness (not to mention the additional equipment required for track days), convertibles do away with some of the interference between the tailpipes and your ears. This is both a blessing and a curse. The answer depends on the length of your commute and the weather that defines the area you call home. We’ve lifted every storage lid, pressed every button, and studied these droptops as part of our intensive testing regimen in order to determine the difference between a great time and a compromised driving experience.

Here are the best convertibles for other model years: 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019