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.

   
1. 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.

   
2. 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.

   
3. 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.

   
4. 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.

   
5. 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.

   
6. 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.

   
7. 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.

   
8. 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/