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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

Death of the convertible? Choice of new models sinks to lowest in decades

BMW 4 Series Convertible - (PA)

Drivers seeking a new convertible car now face the fewest options in decades, as manufacturers prioritise SUVs and electric vehicles, according to analysis. Online marketplace CarGurus described open-top cars as an "increasingly rare sight".

The study found the 30 UK car makers offer just 11 new convertible models collectively, a sharp drop from 29 models six years ago and the 37 available at the segment's 2005 peak.

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