Following the successful launch of the all-new MINI family throughout
the past year, the new MINI Cooper Convertible completes the brands
new model family. Offered in a choice of two new petrol models, the
MINI Cooper Convertible will begin production at MINI Plant Oxford
later this year, following a nine-year hiatus.
"We are very proud to be able to offer our customers a true
convertible in the current MINI family. Our new MINI Cooper
Convertible offers unmistakable, hallmark driving fun, coupled with
boundless freedom and great emotions: Always Open. Iconic design
combined with modern technology and connectivity make this vehicle an
unrivalled experience for our customers," says Stefan Richmann,
Head of the MINI brand.
With clean surfaces, a fully automatic soft top roof and a minimalist
yet innovative interior, the MINI Cooper Convertible offers drivers an
added dose of spontaneity, with the ability to drop in the roof in seconds.
The new MINI Cooper Convertible will be built at MINI Plant Oxford,
with first deliveries taking place in early 2025. Available in three
trim levels, the new MINI Cooper Convertible is priced from €36,730 RRP.
Two powerful petrol engines for iconic driving
fun.
The new MINI Cooper Convertible is offered with a
choice of two advanced petrol engines. The MINI Cooper Convertible C
(combined fuel consumption:: 6.6 - 6.5 l/100km; CO2 emissions
combined: 150 - 147 g/km according to WLTP; CO2 class: E) has a
power output of 120 kW/163 hp, a maximum torque of 250 Nm (221 lb/ft)
and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, with a top speed of
220 km/h.
The performance-enhanced MINI Cooper Convertible S (fuel
consumption combined: 6.6 - 6.5 l/100km; CO2 emissions combined: 150
- 148 g/km according to WLTP; CO2 class: E) has a power output
of 150 kW/204 hp, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, has a
maximum torque of 300 Nm (221 lb/ft), and a top speed of 241 km/h.
The MINI Cooper Convertible offers brilliant driving dynamics thanks
to the model’s suspension and damping system which is tuned for nimble
handling. The vehicle offers drivers precise steering thanks to the
highly preloaded anti-roll bar mounts on the axels, providing a
well-balanced ride for ultimate comfort.
Exterior Design: Compact proportions and short
overhangs.
With its iconic round headlights, newly
designed front grille and circular LED headlights – availably
optionally with three customisable light signatures – the body of the
MINI Cooper Convertible remains unmistakable. Characterised by short
overhangs and a long wheelbase, the body is given a generous
appearance despite its small exterior dimensions of just 3,879 mm in
length, 1,431 mm in height and 1,744 mm in width.
Fully automatic soft top for spontaneous adventure.
The new MINI Cooper Convertible offers a fully automatic soft
top roof, and with its extremely quiet drive, the folding roof can be
fully opened in just 18 seconds while travelling at up to 30 km/h. At
the same time, the window bars and side windows are lowered to provide
a completely unobstructed view of the surroundings. The roof can also
be opened to just 40cm, providing a sunroof, while the full roof
closes in just 15 seconds at the touch of a button.
When the soft top is open, the MINI Cooper Convertible has a luggage
compartment volume of 160 litres, while when the soft top is closed
this expands to 215 litres. To assist with loading, the tailgate opens
downwards and the wind deflector behind the driver and passenger seats
reduces wind noise and unwanted air turbulence when driving.
Concealed behind the headrests at the rear of the MINI Cooper
Convertible, the integrated rollover protection system is activated
automatically as soon as the central safety electronics detect a risk
of rollover.
Three individual trims.
The MINI Cooper
Convertible is available in three trims: Classic, Exclusive and Sport,
with each trim offering a choice of interior and exterior options.
Classic trim features a back-trimmed front grille, 16” 4 Square Spoke
Alloy wheels on Cooper C or 17” U-Spoke Dark Grey Alloy wheels on
Cooper S, Melting Silver exterior body colour and Black/Blue Vescin
cloth combination seats and dashboard knit as standard.
Exclusive trim offers a Vibrant Silver front grille and MINI
logos on the front and rear of the vehicle, 17” U Spoke Grey Alloy
wheels, British Racing Green exterior body colour, Nightshade Blue
Vescin seats and a Light Beige/Grey Dash dashboard knit.
Finally, Sport trim offers a performance inspired appearance
with a distinctive front and rear design. A high gloss hexagonal
patterned front grille surround, front and rear apron, and Black brake
callipers with JCW badging are all offered as standard. 18” JCW Lap
Spoke 2-Tone Alloy Wheels and Chili Red exterior body colour complete
the exterior design.
Inside the cabin, Sport trim offers JCW Black Vescin/cord
combination seats, a JCW black/red dashboard knit, partially
perforated steering wheel with red accents and a decorative strap in
black/red knit and finally shift paddles on the steering wheel,
highlighting the performance inspired nature of this trim.
Minimalist yet innovative interior
The interior design of the new MINI Cooper Convertible focuses
on fewer components, clever design, and high-quality workmanship.
Three key elements structure the cockpit: a sporty steering wheel, the
central OLED display, and the newly designed toggle switch bar.
The textile surfaces in the cockpit are based on a newly developed
knitted material which is made from recycled polyester, while the
optional Head-Up Display projects all relevant information into the
drivers’ field of vision, resulting in a cleaner, more streamlined dashboard.
High-resolution OLED display with touch
function.
The new central 9.5” display in the cockpit
allows both the driver and front passenger to operate all vehicle
functions conveniently by touch or voice. The temperature is shown
permanently for the driver and front passenger at the left and
right-hand edge of the screen and are always integrated at the top
level of the MINI Interaction Unit. The lower area of the OLED display
is dedicated to Navigation, Media, Telephone and Climate so they can
be selected at any time.
In the Home menu, other widgets are displayed in thumbnail view
to the left and right of the current menu function. Swiping up from
the lower edge of the screen reveals a tool belt where favourite
functions can be stored and called up rapidly. All other functions can
be accessed via the menu with the display returning to the default
setting via the home button.
The toggle switch bar in the centre of the cockpit is a classic
MINI feature where five individually designed toggle switches provide
direct access to the vehicles most important driving functions
(parking brake, gear selector, start/stop button, Experience Mode
toggle, volume control). This eliminates the need for an additional
gear selector, providing additional stowage space and wireless
charging for a smartphone.
New MINI Experiences Modes.
Seven MINI Experience Modes can be selected to change the
interior ambience of the MINI Cooper Convertible - even with the top
down. To achieve this, two projector units behind the round instrument
panel beam illuminated graphics with different patterns and colours
onto the dashboard when the top is closed. Changes are made to the
colour scheme of the light patterns and to the ambient lighting in the
entire interior depending on the Experience Mode selected.
In Go Kart Mode, the focus is on MINI’s racing DNA with the colours
dominated by black and red, whereas Personal Mode offers a
personalised interior design with the option to upload a personal
photo via the MINI App. Core, Green, Vivid, Timeless and Balance mode
are also available on the MINI Cooper Convertible.
The new MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant.
A
spoken "Hey MINI!" activates the first fully-fledged voice
assistant of the brand in the MINI Cooper Convertible. Navigation,
telephony, entertainment, and numerous vehicle functions can be
controlled simply and conveniently by speaking the relevant command to
either a stylised MINI or the character “Spike”.
The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant learns continuously through
dialogue and can take on day-to-day tasks on repeated routes.
Digital Services.
The innovative MINI Digital
Key Plus function enables customers to use their smartphones as a car
key via the MINI app. The welcome animation of the front and rear
lights begins as soon as the driver is less than three metres away
while the doors are unlocked when the driver is less than one and a
half metres. This convenient feature can be digitally transferred to
different users, including their personal vehicle settings.
Model |
Max Power (hp) |
Peak Torque (Nm) |
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) |
Top Speed (km/h) |
RRP Price |
MINI Cooper Convertible C
| 163 | 250 | 8.2 seconds | 220 | €36,730 |
MINI Cooper Convertible
S | 204 | 300 | 6.9 seconds | 236 | €43,990 |
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