敞篷車死了嗎？

（測試件） - 曾幾何時 - 出現，辛納屈和側面雜交 - 擁有敞篷車是因為做到了。

It was a time—say, circa Sinatra and sideburns—when owning a convertible was shorthand for having made it. The golden ticket to freedom, sunshine, and possibly an unflattering tan line. But somewhere between the rise of the SUV and the fall of patience for fiddly folding roofs, Americans quietly moved on.

那是一個時代 - 例如，辛納屈典禮和side角 - 擁有敞篷車時，這是一個速記。金色的自由，陽光，可能是棕褐色線的票。但是，在SUV的崛起與耐心折疊屋頂的耐心倒塌之間，美國人悄悄地繼續前進。

So, what happened? Where did all the convertibles go? More importantly—who’s still making them, and why should you care?

那麼，發生了什麼事？所有敞篷車都去了哪裡？更重要的是 - 誰仍在製作它們，為什麼要關心？

What’s killing the convertible?

是什麼殺死了敞篷車？

First, let’s look at the numbers. In 2006, convertibles made up about 2% of all U.S. vehicle sales. Today? Try less than half a percent.

首先，讓我們看一下數字。 2006年，敞篷車約占美國所有車輛銷售的2％。今天？嘗試少於半百分點。

And yet—curiously—it’s not about the weather. Americans still enjoy the sun, the breeze, and the romantic notion of a car that lets you feel the elements. What changed was the shape of our fantasy.

然而，很細緻地，這與天氣無關。美國人仍然享受陽光，微風和一輛汽車的浪漫概念，讓您感受到元素。改變的是我們幻想的形狀。

We traded coupes and cabrios for crossovers and cargo space. The tall-riding SUV offers panoramic views, safety clout, and weekend versatility. It fits the dog, the tent, and your significant other’s shoe collection. Meanwhile, the average convertible fits… two golf clubs and a mild sunburn.

我們用轎跑車和Cabrios換了跨界和貨物空間。高大的SUV可提供全景，安全性影響力和周末多功能性。它適合狗，帳篷和您重要的他的鞋子收藏。同時，平均敞篷車適合……兩個高爾夫球桿和一個溫和的曬傷。

What about sunroofs?

天窗呢？

Here’s the kicker: modern panoramic glass roofs deliver 80% of the open-air experience with 0% of the hassle. No leaks. No rogue wasps. No awkward hairdos. Just press a button and enjoy the light show, minus the wind tunnel effect.

這是踢球者：現代全景玻璃屋頂提供了80％的露天體驗，其中有0％的麻煩。沒有洩漏。沒有流氓黃蜂。沒有尷尬的髮型。只需按下一個按鈕，享受燈光秀，減去風洞效果。

Add to that the engineering reality. Lopping off a car’s roof without making it drive like overcooked spaghetti isn’t easy. It takes structural reinforcements, rollover protection, and clever chassis tuning. That adds cost—and carmakers are no longer in the mood to spend money on low-volume indulgences.

加上工程現實。像煮熟的意大利麵條那樣駕駛汽車的屋頂不容易。它需要結構增援，翻轉保護和巧妙的底盤調整。這增加了成本，而汽車製造商不再有花錢來減少小批量放縱。

So, who’s still making them?

那麼，誰還在製造它們？

Surprisingly, a few brands are holding the line—and doing it with flair.

令人驚訝的是，一些品牌正在持有這條線，並以風格進行。

If you’ve got a bit more coin and a thirst for theatre:

如果您有更多的硬幣和對劇院的渴望：

Bonus points: MINI’s “Always Open Timer” shows exactly how long you’ve driven with the top down. Think of it as your tan logbook.

獎勵積分：Mini的“始終打開計時器”確切地顯示了您在自上而下的駕駛時間。將其視為您的棕褐色日誌。

Any surprises?

有驚喜嗎？

Yes. Mercedes still plays in this space, and they do it with their typical cinematic flair. The AMG SL-Class folds its roof like a Bond gadget—luxury, horsepower, and style in a single stroke.

是的。梅賽德斯仍然在這個空間裡玩，他們以典型的電影風格來做到這一點。 AMG SL-Class像一個債券小工具一樣折疊屋頂 - 單一中風，馬力和風格。

Audi’s S5 Cabriolet is another quiet standout, balancing all-weather daily usability with wind-in-your-hair credibility.

奧迪的S5 Cabriolet是另一個安靜的佼佼者，可以平衡全天候的每日可用性與風中的可信度。

But why bother at all?

但是為什麼一點打擾呢？

Good question. No convertible will ever win the practicality Olympics. But that’s not their job. Convertibles aren’t tools—they’re toys. Emotional machines built not for drywall runs, but for chasing sunsets. They’re here to remind you that driving can still be an experience—not just a commute.

好問題。沒有可轉換的人會贏得實用奧運會。但這不是他們的工作。敞篷車不是工具，而是玩具。情緒機器不是為石膏板運行而設計的，而是用於追逐日落。他們在這裡提醒您，駕駛仍然可以是一種體驗，而不僅僅是通勤。

In a world of giant touchscreens and adaptive cruise control, there’s something stubbornly analog about a car that opens itself to the sky. A reminder that, once in a while, it’s okay to do something entirely because it feels good.

在一個巨大的觸摸屏和自適應巡航控制的世界中，關於汽車的頑固類似物可以向天空開放。提醒您，偶爾可以做一些完全因為感覺良好的事情是可以做的。

So… are convertibles dead?

所以……敞篷車死了嗎？

Hardly. They’re endangered, yes. But among enthusiasts, romantics, and the eternally young-at-heart, convertibles remain a cult classic. The audience may be smaller—but it’s also fiercely loyal.

幾乎沒有。他們瀕臨滅絕，是的。但是，在發燒友，浪漫主義者和永恆的年輕人中，敞篷車仍然是經典的經典。觀眾可能較小，但也很忠誠。

For those who get it, it’s not about speed or specs or spreadsheets. It’s about feeling the breeze, seeing the sky, and hearing the engine bounce off canyon walls.

對於那些得到它的人，這與速度或規格或電子表格無關。這是關於感覺到微風，看到天空，並聽到發動機從峽谷牆上彈起。

And if that doesn’t move you… well, there’s always the crossover aisle at your local dealership.

而且，如果那不動您……好吧，您當地的經銷店總會有跨道通道。