Mercdes-Benz Considering GLC Cabriolet

I can sort of see the attraction, but it will be interesting to see how well the Range Rover Evoque convertible actually sells ? At the end of the day if it's selling like hot cakes then every manufacturer will want a piece of the action. That's simple market dynamics, it doesn't make it a good idea though... I thought the whole point of SUV's was the versatility; with a boot full of roof it's not going to be very versatile surely ?

Convertibles are great fun but have a very limited window of opportunity, well in the North of England they certainly do - I feel your pain in Canada Pavel ! We bought an older model (Volvo C70) with fairly up to date features so that it can sit the winter out in the garage and not cost a lot of cash for what can be as little as a 4 month season. I think this makes more sense than a convertible SUV ?

It's a great photoshop job indeed, very professional. Doesn't work for me, however I like the diamond grille and the single spar. You could stick a BMW, Audi or Jaguar badge on that image and it wouldn't look out of place.

I personally don't like the rendered convertible version. It looks chunky to me... the front grille is okay.

The rims doesn't go well with that style either..

I don't like the color too...

Just a no for me.

I agree, it does look horrible and doesn't suit the design. Some vehicles have to have a roof to make the design look complete and this is one of those cases. Only special thing i'd want done to a roof is to have a glass panoramic roof, at least then you have an open feel without compromising anything; not design, not functionality, not safety, the list goes on.

I have never understood the whole convertible SUV thing. I think they should stick to panoramic sunroofs. The profile looks totally weird with no roof.

CRNCYX said:

I agree, it does look horrible and doesn't suit the design. Some vehicles have to have a roof to make the design look complete and this is one of those cases. Only special thing i'd want done to a roof is to have a glass panoramic roof, at least then you have an open feel without compromising anything; not design, not functionality, not safety, the list goes on.

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I definitely agree about the roof part.

Just imagine getting hit in the forehead with a stone... you know how sometimes we drive on the freeway and a rock hits our windshield... imagine the impact. If there was a glass panoramic roof, that would be awesome! :grin2:

Pavel said:

I have never understood the whole convertible SUV thing. I think they should stick to panoramic sunroofs. The profile looks totally weird with no roof.

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I know right!

It doesn't make sense at atll!

Panoramic sunroofs for the win!