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BMW unveils affordable convertible model

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December 13, 2025

AFTER LAUNCHING INDIA'S most affordable luxury EV at the Bharat Mobility Show in January 2025—the iX1 LWB for ₹49.9 lakh—BMW drove in the country’s most affordable convertible car on Friday, the MINI Convertible for ₹58.5 lakh.

- VIKRAM CHAUDHARY

Convertible cars—with a retractable roof that can be opened and folded down to allow for an open-air driving experience—are usually expensive because of their high engineering costs and because they cater to a niche clientele. The next most affordable convertible in India is MG Cyberster

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