Dropping the top on those superb summer days was also an easy process. It only took a quick twist of a single roof-mounted

Visibility out of the back, whether the top is up or down, is limited, making parallel parking a challenge. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

latch located at the top-center of the windshield surround, the pressing of one button located on the centre console and the attachment of an ever-so-annoying tonneau cover. The process to drop the top takes a mere 10 seconds after unhooking the latch, but putting the cover on is more time consuming. Yes the cover has its practical purposes, such as keeping dust and debris out of the motorized mechanisms, while adding to the car's overall good looks, but it's a royal pain. This, of course, is a problem facing so many entry-level convertibles and even some priced over six figures. Visibility out the back when the top was down, however, was not ideal and probably the worst that I've experienced out of the convertibles I have tested. When the top was up, what-would-be "C" pillars are so wide that backing up and parallel parking was quite challenging for me. When the top was down and the tonneau cover was on, the rear end was rather tall making it harder to see while backing up. Although reversing and parking took more time than usual,

When it comes to handling, the GT Turbo is the best out of all the entry-level 4-seat convertibles I've tested. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

while on the road moving forward I was able to see all that I needed to out the rear window and via the sideview mirrors. What I can say that was the best out of the entry-level 4-seat convertibles I've ever tested was its handling. The GT corners marvelously due to its meaty 205/50R 17XL performance tires coupled with a smooth-riding sport suspension. Even while zipping along the sinuous twists and turns of the ever-so-beautiful Sea-To-Sky Highway, the convertible hugged the ground and was surprisingly stable. I recall testing the 2004 VW New Beetle Convertible Turbo on the same stretch and found the stability control flashing before my eyes even though I wasn't pushing the car nearly as hard as I did the GT Turbo. Although both brand's turbos handled the curves well, the Chrysler surpasses the VW in this category.