Introducing the new MINI Cooper Convertible
After the first generation appeared back in 2004, the MINI Cooper Convertible has evolved impressively, and now joins the rest of the ranks available in this all-new fourth generation guise.
It completes the current MINI family, sitting alongside the new MINI Cooper 3 and 5-Door, along with the new MINI Cooper Electric, boosting the MINI Cooper range even further, allowing you to specify your perfect MINI with ease.
New MINI Cooper Convertible is 'Always Open', cementing this particular model's philosophy.
Design and Practicality
The design follows the rest of the new MINI Cooper lineage, offering clean surfaces and accentuated details.
The familiar round LED headlights ensure the MINI DNA is easy to see, whilst a redesigned front grille gives the new MINI Cooper Convertible a charismatic yet classically modern feel.
Mirroring the rest of the MINI Cooper range, the Convertible is available in either a Classic, Exclusive or Sport trim, along with being available as a Cooper C or Cooper S, the latter being more performance focused.
As for practicality, the MINI Cooper Convertible features a 160-litre boot, whilst if the roof is up, this increases to 215 litres. There is also seating for four, including the driver.
Technology and Safety
The beauty of the new MINI Cooper Convertible is that it does not forget its heritage. Therefore, modern technology is presented in a way to honour the classic MINI models of yesteryear.
A large circular and central speedo was an iconic classic Mini feature, and so the new MINI Cooper Convertible cleverly pays homage to this with a 24cm circular, high-resolution OLED central display, which now features the MINI Operating System 9, and which houses all the infotainment, driving information and settings you need.
Of course, being from the latest generation MINI Cooper family also means that there is plenty of safety technology, too, meaning the Driving Assistant Plus Package, Parking Assistant Professional and Remote 3D View are all available with the new MINI Cooper Convertible, ensuring safer and more convenient driving.
Engines and Performance
Aforementioned, the MINI Cooper Convertible can be had as a MINI Cooper C or MINI Cooper S. They will also be joined by a range-topping JCW model for those who demand the highest performance from their Cooper Convertible.
All three versions use a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine, with varying levels of power.
The MINI Cooper Convertible C produces 161bhp, allowing for an 8.2 second 0 to 62mph time. The more potent Cooper Convertible S is increased to 201bhp, dropping the 0 to 62mph time to 6.9 seconds.
Details of the JCW are still to be finalised, but performance will be enhanced further, along with a more potent overall experience, too.
MINI Cooper Convertible Models
Cooper C Classic
Key features:
- 16" 4-Square Spoke alloy wheels
- Parking Assistant
- Circular OLED Screen
- DAB Radio
- BMW TeleServices
- Driving Assistant
- Heated Steering Wheel
- LED Headlights
- MINI Experience Modes
Cooper C Exclusive
Key features in addition/replacement to Cooper C Classic
- 17" U-Spoke Vibrant Silver alloy wheels
- John Cooper Works sport seats
Cooper C Sport
Key features in addition/replacement to Cooper C Exclusive
- 17" John Cooper Works Sprint spoke black alloy wheels
- Sport Stripes Black
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Adaptive Suspension
- John Cooper Works steering wheel
- John Cooper Works sport seats
- John Cooper Works Bodykit/styling
Cooper S Classic
Key features in addition/replacment to Cooper C Classic
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17" U-spoke grey alloy wheels
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Adaptive LED Headlights
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Front Heated Seats
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High-Beam Assistant
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Rear-view Mirror with Auto dimming
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Folding Wing Mirrors with Auto-dimming
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Comfort Access
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MINI Head-up Display
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Storage for wireless charging
Cooper S Exclusive
Key features in addition to Cooper C Exclusive
- John Cooper Works sport seats
Cooper S Sport
Key features in addition to Cooper C Sport
- 201bhp enhanced performance
Coming Soon: New MINI Cooper Convertible
The MINI Cooper Convertible completes the lineage perfectly, allowing for those who love the open air experience to revel in their perfect MINI.
It is the perfect evolution, done to pay homage to the past, but to also embrace the future.
Please contact your nearest Stratstone MINI retailer to learn more or to register your interest.