Those looking for a convertible-style luxury car with free-spirited exhilaration should look no further than the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Cabriolet. This model has features offering innovation, convenience and safety. Impressive this year is the navigation system, which uses GPS satellites to determine the vehicle’s location, making directions more accurate.

The ‘08 CLK350 Cabriolet is not just another soft-top. Its roof retracts in 17 seconds with a one-touch feature, and for protection, there is an insulated triple-layer soft top plus a heated rear window ensures year-round drivability. Other exterior features that contribute to the striking appearance of this model include an enlarged polished chrome exhaust finisher and halogen foglamps.

Taking a look inside this convertible, style makes its way to the inside with features like a leather-trimmed 4-spoke steering wheel and shift knob. There’s also hand-polished Burl Walnut trim. Convenience and comfort are provided inside with digital dual-zone climate control with digital temperature controls and rotary airflow distribution controls, automatic control of blower speed and airflow distribution, in addition to 10-way power-adjustable front seats, each with 3-position memory.

Though this ride is a nice one to look at, it’s a safe one as well. Standard features include dual-stage airbags for front occupants, a Universal LATCH system that, while showing the CLK350 Cabriolet was designed with the family in mind, helps secure child safety seats.

Power is added into the combination of features, as this ride’s V6 engine produces 268-horsepower, using a 7-speed automatic transmission with electronically controlled shifting.

The 6-speaker audio system impresses as well with a glovebox-mounted 6-disc CD changer, satellite radio capabilities and AM/FM radio.

Mercedes-Benz put together safety, style, technology and performance when designing the 2008 CLK350 Cabriolet, making it a luxury car that many should be drawn to this year.