BMW 220d Convertible - pictures

The BMW 2-Series Convertible is a premium soft-top rival to Audi's A3 Cabriolet.

The previous 1-Series Convertible was awkwardly styled but this 2-Series model looks much better.

The interior is carried mostly over from the 1-Series which is no bad thing.

The 2-Series Cabriolet is 20% stiffer than the model it replaces, improving ride, handling and refinement.

BMW have eschewed the trend for a folding hard-top and given the 2-Series Convertible a classic cloth roof, triple-insulated to improve refinement.

The 2-Series Convertible is available with a wide choice of engines, but it's the 220d tested here that we'd recommend.

The iDrive controller and integrated satnav are slick and easy to use.

Compared with the Audi A3 Cabriolet the BMW is beginning to show its age.

The back seats are useless for all but the smallest children, but they provide useful extra storage.

The BMW 2-Series convertible's fabric roof is an advantage as it does not take up too much boot space.

The 2-Series Convertible retains the front-engine/rear-drive balance common to most BMW's.

The 2-Series Convertible should be safe due to it's 1-Series underpinnings.