New convertible registrations in Germany continue to decline
Convertible sales in Germany continue to decline, with only 33,924 new registrations in 2025, a drop of 17% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
The 2024 figure was already a long-term low. In Germany, only one in 84 newly registered cars was a convertible.
This decline likely reflects a change in lifestyle and consumer preferences. The feeling of freedom that once drove demand for convertibles is increasingly being taken over by SUVs, which have significantly increased their market share in recent years.
At the same time, the number of models offered has decreased significantly. Many brands no longer produce convertibles, while others only offer one or two models.
Volkswagen’s T-Roc was the best-selling convertible in Germany in 2025 with 8,179 units. BMW followed with 6,499, ahead of Mercedes with 4,951, Porsche with 4,946 and Mini with 4,926. Together, these five brands account for around 87% of convertible sales.
Despite years of declines in new registrations, around 2.2 million convertibles are still on German roads, often maintained like classic cars by their owners. This figure, as of January 1, 2025, has declined slowly due to limited new supply and the total was about 24,000 higher a year earlier.
