Convertibles are disappearing from UK roads at an alarming rate, with only 11 models now available from the nation's top 30 best-selling manufacturers. This represents a 31% decline year-on-year, according to new data from used car website CarGurus.
Sharp Decline Over Decades
Since the start of the decade, the number of new convertibles on offer has fallen by 62%, and by a staggering 70% since the segment's peak in 2005. In 2026, just nine of the UK's top 30 automotive brands still offer a convertible, compared with 14 in 2020 and 19 in 2010. As a result, seven in ten of the UK's most popular manufacturers no longer sell a soft-top.
Only BMW, Fiat, Ford, Mazda, MG, Mini, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen continue to compete in this shrinking market.
SUV and Electrification Shift
Chris Knapman, CarGurus UK editorial director, commented: "For years, convertibles were a core part of many manufacturer line-ups, and they brought character and desirability to a brand’s range. Today, they’re becoming an increasingly rare sight as car makers focus investment on SUVs and electrification."
Remaining Convertible Models
The 11 new convertible cars still available include: BMW 4 Series (from £53,835), BMW M4 (from £97,390), Fiat 500e Cabrio (from £26,995), Ford Mustang (from £62,170), Mazda MX-5 (from £28,605), Mercedes CLE Cab (from £57,305), Mercedes SL AMG (from £110,030), MG Cyberster (from £55,245), Mini Convertible (from £28,975), Porsche 911 Cabriolet & Targa (from £115,200), and VW T-Roc Cabriolet (from £35,700).
Used Convertible Prices Rise
Despite the decline in new models, used convertible prices have risen. According to the CarGurus Price Trends Index, the average used convertible price has climbed to approximately £18,000 over the last 12 months, making it the third most expensive body style on average, ahead of SUVs and behind only coupes and pickup trucks.
