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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 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (V6)
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a 2-door hatchback, convertible offered in 3dr Cpe Auto GT, 3dr Cpe Man GS, 3dr Cpe Auto GS, 3dr Cpe Auto GS Sport, 2dr Spyder Auto GS Sport, 2dr Spyder Auto GT, 3dr Cpe Auto SE and 2dr Spyder Auto SE. The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (162 hp) and 3.8-liter V6 (265 hp) engines, and 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 16 mpg city to 24 mpg highway. The Eclipse convertible GT V6 uses Premium fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2008
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Fiat 500C Pop
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The Fiat 500 is a 2-door hatchback, convertible offered in 2dr Conv Lounge, 2dr Conv Pop, 2dr HB Abarth, 2dr HB Sport, 2dr HB Lounge, 2dr HB Pop, 2dr HB Sport Turbo and 2dr Conv Abarth. The powertrains include 1.4-liter 4 (101 hp), 1.4-liter 4 turbo (135 hp) and 1.4-liter 4 turbo (160 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 30 mpg city to 38 mpg highway. The 500 convertible Pop 4-cyl MT uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012
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 offered in 2dr, 2dr, 2dr S, 2dr S, 2dr John Cooper Works, 2dr S, 2dr John Cooper Works, 2dr, 2dr John Cooper Works, 2dr Cpe, 2dr Cpe S, 2dr Cpe John Cooper Works, 2dr Cpe, 2dr Cpe S and 2dr Cpe John Cooper Works. 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