The well - insulated
fabric roof offers a similarly quiet cabin as found in the coupe variants and only tire noise makes itself heard on coarse roads.
The main different between the two models will, of course, be
the fabric roof offered in the Volante version.
Not exact matches
That retractable
fabric roof functions at any speed,
offering quick access to the sky.
This is the first Exige to be
offered in soft - top form and similar to the Elise, the
fabric roof has to be removed and re-attached manually.
The model will be built same front - wheel - drive platform as the A-Class and the CLA and will be
offered with a
fabric roof.
Maruti is also
offering keyless entry, a gear shift indicator, rear power windows, driver - side seat back hook which can carry loads up to 3 kg, seat back pockets, passenger vanity mirror, rear seat headrests,
fabric insert on door and
fabric roof lining.
For starters, the hard top
offers better security when parked than the
fabric roof and is less likely to be cut or vandalized.
Considering Audi
offers convertible versions of most of its models, it's a surprise it doesn't make a drop - top A1, to take on both the MINI Convertible, which comes with a full soft - top, or the peel - back
fabric roof designs of the DS 3 Cabrio or Fiat 500C.
POWER RETRACTABLE HARD TOP In addition to
offering better insulation and security than a
fabric roof, Miatas with the power - operated hardtop are essentially two cars in one: a sleek coupe with the
roof up, or a sun - ready convertible with it down.
If the questionable security of a
fabric roof isn't for you, the BMW Z4 and Mercedes SLC have folding retractable hardtops, which
offer superior protection from bad guys as well as weather.
The Cabriolet remains faithful to the classic
fabric roof and
offers four places in full comfort thanks to the generous wheelbase of 2.87 meters and a length of 4.83 meters.