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Article: open season; The next generation of convertibles will be the coolest ever, says Simon Andrews.
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- The Mail on Sunday (London, England)
- Article date:
- March 23, 2003
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Byline: SIMON ANDREWS
The next generation of convertibles will be the coolest ever, says Simon Andrews
VW Beetle
The retro Beetle Cabrio's roof mimics the original's, folding down above the rear seats like a collapsed pram hood. The rest of this cute car is suitably hi-tech - except for the quaint dash-mounted flower vase, of course.
Details From u15,395. Visit vw.co.uk.
BMW Z4
Given its 2.5-litre engine and top speed of 146mph, it's no wonder BMW also gave the Z4 computer-controlled brakes for those moments when your driving ambition overtakes your ability.