{"id":1709,"date":"2017-05-25T16:37:33","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T16:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/certifiedautoplex\/?p=1709"},"modified":"2024-10-07T16:16:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T16:16:18","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-convertible-and-a-cabriolet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-convertible-and-a-cabriolet\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference between a convertible and cabriolet finally revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is the Difference Between a Convertible and a Cabriolet?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start your search for a new car and are looking for it to offer you an open-air driving experience, you\u2019ll want to get behind the wheel of a either a convertible or cabriolet. If you&#8217;ve been wondering what the difference between a convertible and a cabriolet is, you\u2019ve come to the right place. The terms convertible and cabriolet have been confusing drivers for a long time and now the truth is finally revealed. Keep reading to learn more about the difference between these two terms.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>[You May also Like: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/blog\/how-often-should-you-go-for-tire-rotation-balance\/\"><b>What is the Difference Between Rotating and Balancing Tires?<\/b><\/a><b>]<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Convertible Vs. Cabriolet<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Convertible<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The term \u201cconvertible\u201d is really only used for automobiles. The word simply means to convert and refers to the fact that a vehicle can be converted from one with a rooftop, to one without a top. The word convertible is the more widely used term in the auto industry today.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Cabriolet<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The word \u201ccabriolet\u201d has a French origin that was derived back in the 1800\u2019s \u00a0that referred to a horse-drawn carriage with two wheels and a top that could be pulled over the two occupants of the carriage when weather became bad. Nowadays, the term cabriolet can be interchanged with convertible and basically means the same thing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3158 size-full\" title=\"Used Maserati convertible\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/133\/2017\/05\/07161527\/Maserati_Convertible_B02_o.jpg\" alt=\"Maserati Convertible\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/133\/2017\/05\/07161527\/Maserati_Convertible_B02_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/133\/2017\/05\/07161527\/Maserati_Convertible_B02_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>[\/bscolumns]<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half_last\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3157 size-full\" title=\"Used Jaguar convertible\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/133\/2017\/05\/07161524\/Jaguar_Convertible_B03_o.jpg\" alt=\"Jaguar Convertible\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/133\/2017\/05\/07161524\/Jaguar_Convertible_B03_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/133\/2017\/05\/07161524\/Jaguar_Convertible_B03_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when you are in the market for a new car and want it to offer you a top-down driving experience, you can either <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/used-vehicles-dallas-tx?standardizedBody%5B%5D=Convertible\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">search for a new convertible or cabriolet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they now have the same meaning. If you need help finding one to fit your specific needs for power, performance and style, stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/\">Certified Autoplex<\/a> in Carrollton, TX and we\u2019ll be happy to help. You can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/contact-certified-autoplex-in-dallas-tx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule a test drive in a convertible<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take one out for a spin whenever it\u2019s most convenient for you. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Difference Between a Convertible and a Cabriolet? When you start your search for a new car and are looking for it to offer you an open-air driving experience, you\u2019ll want to get behind the wheel of a either a convertible or cabriolet. 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