2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible: Still Fun, Even Topless

The only models on hand to test were rear-wheel drive 228i editions of the car.

The rear of the car – as with the coupe – is better suited to short dashes from A to B rather than extended touring.

The 2 Series Convertible could be walking a tightrope for its first few years on the market.

Much was made of the fact that a pair of golf bags could be stowed inside the 2 Series Convertible with little fuss.

Seats up front are comfortable and supportive.

The 2 Series Convertible was well-composed at a range of speeds.

There’s something reassuring about BMW’s commitment to building open-top automobiles.

The 2 Series Convertible gains a not-inconsiderable amount of mass compared to the coupe.

As expected, trunk space is restricted in the cabriolet, but you can fold down the rear seat's center section to increase its capacity.

The 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible presents shoppers with a canvas-roofed interpretation of the dynamically rewarding entry-level 2 Series Coupe.

BMW claims to have developed the 2015 2 Series Convertible’s exterior styling separate from, but parallel to, that of the coupe.

There are no real mechanical surprises to be found on the 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible’s order sheet.

From the front, the cab is indistinguishable from its fixed-roof line-up mate.

The eight-speed automatic’s tendency to lug in Comfort mode was a faint but familiar BMW annoyance.

When seen in profile the vehicle’s flat deck contrasts against the more flowing, organic lines of the coupe.

The BMW 2 Series has been routinely praised for the perception that it has returned to the company’s sporting roots.

The 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible plays to the automaker’s strengths.

The car maintains the fixed-roof model’s near perfect weight balance while enhancing torsional rigidity by 20 percent compared to the departed 1 Series Convertible.