Photo: Michel Deslauriers
English brand MINI’s cars are a hoot to drive, and the Convertible is no exception. The Cooper variant gets a 134-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine and a choice of manual automatic transmissions. The Cooper S ups the ante with a 189-hp turbo four while the John Cooper Works Convertible sends 228 horsepower to its front wheels. The MINI’s power-folding top can be partially opened to mimic a sunroof, or lowered completely in a matter of seconds.
Base price: $28,490 before freight and delivery charges