The 1990s and 2000s saw plenty of new car classes come to the fore, with one of the most prolific being SUVs, which have pretty much taken over the world’s roads as of 2025. Another was the premium two-seater convertible sports car, with brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche all spying a slot in the market to earn a bit of cash. Models like the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota MR2 had brought usability to the classic two-seater sports car, and the premium German brands felt they could go even further.
