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On these hot summer days, you may find yourself desiring a car that offers open-top motoring – that’s if you are into this type of weather.

We may never again see convertibles as inexpensive as the old Chevy Cavalier or the PT Cruiser, but there are some options for a not-too-hefty price.

Here’s what 2024 model-year convertibles are available in Canada at a price of less than $55,000.

The following article is neither a review nor a recommendation, it is simply a list of what’s available. Starting advertised price is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including fees and levies. Price after tax is what you may expect to pay. Fees, levies and taxes may differ province to province. This list is based on Ontario prices. Dealers may set their own prices. This list doesn’t include manufacturer or dealer discounts, special offers or incentives. Check with your local dealer for an exact price. Inventory issues may impact vehicle availability.

Chevrolet Camaro

Starting advertised price: $50,133

Price after tax: $56,791

Seats: 4

The Camaro (pictured up top) in base trim comes with a 3.6-litre V6 engine that produces 335 hp and 284 lb.-ft. of torque and can be had with a six-speed manual transmission or an automatic, plus the car features selectable drive modes and four-wheel independent sport suspension. On the tech front, the car comes with a seven-inch colour touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and more.

Build yours on the Chevrolet Canada website.

Ford Mustang

Starting advertised price: $46,325

Price after tax: $52,348

Seats: 4

The convertible Mustang builds on the base model coupe, with a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine that produces 315 hp and 350 lb.-ft. of torque. The iconic pony car also has selectable drive modes, as well as a customizable 12.4-inch digital cluster and a 13.2-inch centre touchscreen, along with a host of tech features, including track apps if you want to measure how you do on the track, plus active noise cancellation and much more.

Build yours on the Ford Canada website.

Mazda MX-5 RF

Starting advertised price: $44,619

Price after tax: $50,419.47

Seats: 2

The MX-5 RF is the hard-top version of the MX-5 (Miata). It comes with the same Skyactiv-G 2-litre engine that produces 181 hp and 151 lb.-ft. of torque as in the soft-top. The RF roadster comes standard with many of the same goodies as the soft-top, but adds things like nine Bose speakers with AudioPilot 2 noise compensation technology, a sport suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers (manual transmission only) and more.

A $3,000 Mazda incentive, available as of July 8, puts the after-tax price down to $47,032.30.

Build yours on the Mazda Canada website.

Mini Cooper Convertible

Starting advertised price: $43,897

Price after tax: $49,603

Seats: 4

Mini’s convertible comes with a top that can be opened, closed or somewhere in between with a sunroof mode, the automaker says. Minis are designed to be small in footprint but large in fun. The base model comes with a 2-litre engine producing 134 hp, which won’t win you drag races but the car makes its key fun points in being a lightweight, tossable car around the corners. Keep in mind, the 2024 model is part of the outgoing generation so vehicle availability may be down to what’s still left to be sold.

Build yours on the Mini Canada website.

Mazda MX-5

Starting advertised price: $37,619

Price after tax: $42,509.47

Seats: 2

This little car, formerly called the Miata, comes standard with a Skyactiv-G 2-litre engine, good for 181 hp and 151 lb.-ft. of torque, 17-inch alloy wheels and leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake handle. A six-speed manual transmission is the only gearbox available on the base model and comes standard on the higher trims.

A Mazda incentive, available as of July 8, puts the after-tax price down to $39,122.30.

Build yours on the Mazda Canada website.

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