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Since the terminology what to use for this blog wasn't clear for me, I've searched a bit. There are many topics on this on the web and in some cases they differ from each other.A convertible is a car, which can fold down or somehow hide the roof.
It can convert itself to an open air vehicle. Encyclopedia Britannica that as well as.A cabriolet or cabrio is or was a with two wheels and one horse(power). But many convertible cars were sold as cabriolets, because this french word was very often used for a or with foldable / hideable roof. Coupe is a 2-door vehicle.So if a cabriolet is a 2-door car, does it mean only 2-seats or can it also be 4-seats?
Here are the differences in the explanations. But since 2-seat cars are called so a 2-door 4-seat car can be named a cabriolet as well.The wikipedia saying, that 'A soft-top convertible may also be referred to as a cabriolet or cabrio ' is wrong, because there are.And than there are claims, that cabriolet and convertible are the same.
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However, the word convertible seems to be stronger and more often used. But the word cabriolet carries much more music and flow.
And then you go to the U.S. As I did, want to rent a Ford Mustang Cabrio and nobody understands what you want:)So here is the cool Saab 9-3 cabriolet at night:).