We know what you’re thinking. Combining SsangYong and “crossover convertible” in the same sentence is a recipe for disaster. After all, SsangYong has never been known for its attractive designs, and the only droptop crossover on the market, the Nissan Murano CrossCab, is not exactly a beauty queen, either.

That said, the SsangYong XIV-1 Concept (which stands for Vehicle exciting user interface, for that matter) from 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show was a pretty decent audience, and instead of a real soft top that folds its way A hump behind the rear seats, the XIV-2 concept appears to sport a sliding canvas roof similar to the Fiat 500 Cabrio.