Summer in South Africa is the perfect time to set yourself free and let your hair blow in the wind, and there’s no better way to do this than from behind the wheel of a cheeky-looking convertible. Driving a convertible is about making a statement while having fun and we’ve compiled a list of the best convertibles available in South Africa for less than 300k, which should keep your wallet happy too.
Let’s look at the best convertibles in South Africa which are fun, eye catching and cost less than R300 000.
Best Convertibles in SA under R300k
Mini Cooper Convertible
The MINI Cooper convertible is the perfect summer ride and don’t be surprised if you see onlookers gawking at you when you pull up at the robots. Apart from its drop-top looks, the MINI Cooper convertible offers some go, too. Fitted with a 1.6-litre engine that pushes out 90 kW and 160 Nm of torque, you will have loads of fun driving this convertible. The MINI Cooper convertible is all yours for only R291 000. For the price and fun factor you’d be hard pressed to beat the MINI making it our best convertible.
Citroen DS3 Cabrio
With its pleasing all-round styling, you can be sure the Citroen DS3 Cabrio will turn heads this summer. The DS3 Cabrio features a soft-top roof that opens in three positions for your convenience and can be operated at speeds of up to 120km/k. Driving thrill comes with a choice of three variants powered by either a 1.2-litre engine or a 1.6-litre engine. There’s also a lovely turbocharged 1.6-litre engine that offers 115 kW / 240Nm. The choice is yours. Pricing for the Citroen DS3 Cabrio starts at R245 900.
Abarth 500C
In the case of the Abarth 500C, dynamite does come in small packages. Don’t be fooled by the Abarth’s small dimensions because there’s a 1.4-litre T-jet turbo engine under the bonnet that kicks out 103 kW and 206 Nm to keep you smiling till the cows come home. When things heat up, the soft top roof will fold down electronically to cool you down while you get on with it. The Abarth 500C is nicely priced at R281 990 and for something similar, and cheaper, you may want to look at the Fiat 500C with a starting price of R206 990.
