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See which Convertibles are reviewed by Consumer Reports

Below lists a selection of Convertibles that have been reviewed by our expert engineering staff. Consumer Reports operates the largest and most sophisticated independent automobile testing center devoted to the consumer interest anywhere in the world. All cars that are tested, about 80 per year, are bought anonymously and driven for thousands of miles each. The evaluation regimen consists of more than 50 individual tests. Learn more about each of the Convertibles that Consumer Reports tests and reviews.
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Audi TT
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The Audi TT is a convertible, coupe offered in 2dr Cpe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus, 2dr Cpe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige, 2dr Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus, 2dr Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige, 2dr Cpe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus, 2dr Cpe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige, 2dr Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus, 2dr Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige and 2dr Cpe MT quattro 2.5T. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 turbo (211 hp), 2.0-liter 4 turbo (265 hp) and 2.5-liter 5 turbo (360 hp) engines, and 6-speed manual and 6-speed sequential transmissions. It is AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 23 mpg city to 31 mpg highway. The TT uses Premium fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Lexus IS 250C
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The Lexus IS is a convertible, sedan offered in 4dr Sdn AWD, 4dr Sport Sdn Auto RWD, 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD, 4dr Sdn RWD, 2dr Conv Auto, 2dr Conv and 4dr Sdn. The powertrains include 2.5-liter V6 (204 hp), 3.5-liter V6 (306 hp) and 5.0-liter V8 (416 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 8-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg city to 29 mpg highway. The IS convertible 250 V6 uses Premium fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2010
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2SS
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The Chevrolet Camaro is a convertible, coupe offered in 2dr Cpe LS w/2LS, 2dr Cpe LT w/2LT, 2dr Cpe SS w/2SS, 2dr Cpe ZL1, 2dr Conv LT w/1LT, 2dr Conv LT w/2LT, 2dr Conv SS w/1SS, 2dr Conv ZL1, 2dr Conv SS w/2SS, 2dr Cpe LS w/1LS, 2dr Cpe LT w/1LT and 2dr Cpe SS w/1SS. The powertrains include 3.6-liter V6 (323 hp), 6.2-liter V8 (400 hp), 6.2-liter V8 (426 hp) and 6.2-liter V8 supercharged (580 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Rear wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 15 mpg city to 24 mpg highway. The Camaro convertible 2SS V8 uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Mini Cooper Convertible S
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The Mini Cooper is a 2-door hatchback, convertible, coupe, wagon . The powertrains include 1.6-liter 4 (121 hp), 1.6-liter 4 turbo (181 hp) and 1.6-liter 4 turbo (208 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 26 mpg city to 34 mpg highway. The Cooper convertible S 4-cyl MT uses Premium fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2010
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Volvo C70
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The Volvo C70 is a convertible offered in 2dr Conv T5, 2dr Conv T5 Premier Plus, 2dr Conv T5 Platinum, 2dr Conv T5 w/Inscription Pkg, 2dr Conv T5 Premier Plus w/Inscription Pkg and 2dr Conv T5 Platinum w/Inscription Pkg. The powertrains include 2.5-liter 5 turbo (227 hp) and 2.5-liter 5 turbo (250 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 26 mpg highway. The C70 uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2008