Tips on Buying Automotive Convertible Cars

Though the popularity of convertible cars remains unabated, the year 2010 was not a happy year for many convertible car manufacturers – principally due to global recession. As most people had postponed new car purchases till economic recovery, the convertible car manufacturers found it pointless introducing new convertible cars into the market.

But automobile marketing professionals predict that 2011 will be altogether more promising. Some of the cars originally scheduled to be launched earlier may well be sold in large numbers in 2011. It may be worthwhile reviewing the new convertible cars likely to be seen in 2011 and offer some tips and guidance to those intending to buy automotive car convertibles now.

The BMW 1 Series 2011 convertible model will be seen on roads by March and it is believed that they will have improved fuel economy, better emissions, new lights for front and rear and an exquisite interior.

The all new BMW 6 Series convertible model is expected to have improvements across the board and the appearance will be strikingly impressive. It will be lot more spacious inside with appreciable levels fuel efficiency notwithstanding the huge engines. This will be a luxurious vehicle with performance to match.

The Chevrolet Cruze coupe-cabriolet is a four-seat hardtop convertible car. It is rumored that GM has made a large investment to develop and build the Cruze convertible and is expected to create ripples in the automobile market.

The Chevrolet Camero Convertible, it was said, was not faring too well due to the recession and there were strong rumors that it would be abandoned. But the sale of Camero Coupe has suddenly picked up - outselling the popular Ford Mustang coupe. Camero Coupe will very much be there in the market during 2011 and we will have to watch how it fares in the muscle car ring.

The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster is ready for release and the launch date will be announced any time soon. The roof is of light-weight fabric and folds away neatly to create a convenient luggage space.

The new Chrysler 200 Convertible is to be launched this year, in all probability, at the New York Auto Show. The car presently undergoing

tests has a fabric roof but some insiders say this is a folding hardtop in disguise. This convertible will replace the outgoing four-seat Chrysler Sebring Convertible.

Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster is expected to create waves in the automotive convertible cars market. The car will have lot of improvements over earlier versions but what will be most fascinating is the magic roof. It is a folding hardtop with electronically dimmed glass skylight panel. This feature alone will attract host of buyers during 2011.

Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet , from the world's leading Japanese car manufacturer, will certainly have its share of the market. The 2011 Murano is the first ever convertible crossover SUV and many will prefer this spacious utility car.

There are quite a few other car convertibles that will dominate the market in 2011 - Donkervoort D8 GTO Dutch car, Fiat-owned Abarth Roadster, Ferrari 458 Spider, the exotic Lamborghini Reventón, revised model of Lotus Elise, Porsche 918 super-efficient hybrid car, the affordable small Suzuki Swift Convertible etc.

Today's convertibles are high performance, top of the line vehicles and there is no need for you to compromise. You can certainly find the convertible of your dreams with just a bit of effort.

Source: http://www.topsandseats.com/