Feel The Wind In Your Hair Anywhere: A Round Up Of The Convertible SUV Market

Hummer H1 Open Top

Though they are no longer on the market, the Hummer brand did a lot for the SUV market. Entering the scene in 1993 as a road-going version of the military Humvee, the H1 gave civilians the opportunity to ride around the beaches with the rag-top off and no worries of incoming fire. The two-piece canvas top that covers the cabin and the cargo area was innovative, and the hulking size of the machine meant there was plenty of room for everyone. Unfortunately, the massive size that was the H1’s drawing feature also became its downfall once eco-consciousness hit the auto industry with the fury of an abnormally aggressive hurricane. The H1 never really tried to be sleek or stylish, just unstoppable and big, which kept the criticism to a minimum while it was in production.

Our next convertible tried to break into North American market twice, but just couldn't make any friends here.