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9 Oct 2024

New MINI Cooper Convertible Launched

New MINI Cooper Convertible Launched

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New MINI Cooper Convertible Launched

The new MINI Cooper Convertible returns with petrol engines, updated styling, and a focus on driving dynamics. With prices starting from £27,050 and up to 204bhp on tap.

Craig Toone

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MINI UK

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The new MINI Cooper Convertible returns with petrol engines, updated styling, and a focus on driving dynamics. With prices starting from £27,050 and up to 204bhp on tap.

MINI has completed its line-up of body styles for the F6X generation today with the launch of the Convertible. Powered exclusively by petrol engines, the Convertible is to be built by MINI’s Oxford plant and will begin production in late 2024.

The Convertible will come in two distinct flavours. The Cooper C offers 163 bhp courtesy of a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder, with a 0-62 time of 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 137 mph. The Cooper S, meanwhile, is fitted with the turbocharged B48 inline-four, producing 204 bhp. Performance of the S is brisk, with 62 mph dispensed with in 6.9 seconds, and a coiffure-ruffling top speed of 150 mph. An even more potent JCW model is set to follow, the hatchback version of which is being unveiled at next week's Paris Motor Show.

MINI hasn’t quoted any weight figures for the new Convertible, but as the car is based on the carried-over F5X platform, we can anticipate a kerb weight in the region of 1,340 kg, a 60 kg penalty over the hatch. To maintain the MINI’s trademark dart-y handling, highly preloaded anti-roll bar mounts have been anchored on the axles, increasing steering precision without sacrificing ride comfort. 18-inch alloy wheels are also standard on both models.


F67 MINI Convertible
F67 MINI Convertible

In terms of styling, the Convertible adopts the “charismatic simplicity” philosophy of the hatch, with a more streamlined look compared to previous models, but one that is still instantly recognisable as a MINI. The classic round headlights and wheel-at-each-corner proportions remain, but new features like a redesigned grille and optional circular LED headlights bring the design in line with the EV MINI. With a length of 3,879 mm and a width of 1,744 mm, MINI has done a respectable job of keeping the car’s dimensions compact — taking into consideration modern safety legislation.

Naturally, the canvas roof can be emblazoned with a Union Jack motif. The fully automatic soft top can be raised or lowered in 18 seconds, at speeds up to 19 mph. The MINI Convertible also provides a halfway option, allowing the roof to be opened by 40 cm to function as a sunroof, adding a touch of flexibility. As before, the MINI Convertible has room for four occupants, although at just 215 litres, boot space is at a premium — as expected in a car that prioritises style over practicality.

The interior hosts the biggest change, with its upcycled materials and upholstery. Just like the hatch, the giant 9.5-inch OLED central display dominates, which provides access to navigation, media, and climate controls through a combination of touch and voice commands. The car’s toggle switch bar, a nod to classic MINI interiors, remains for essential functions like the start/stop button and volume control.


F67 MINI Convertible
F67 MINI Convertible

MINI has also integrated seven "Experience Modes", which change the interior ambience through light patterns and colours projected onto the dashboard. Though this may seem like a gimmick to purists, it does add a layer of personalisation for those who enjoy tailoring their car to their tastes.

The list price of the base (aka ‘Classic’ in MINI parlance) Cooper C is £27,050, with the Cooper S commanding £31,450. Like the hatch, two additional trim levels will be offered — Exclusive and Sport. Exclusive concentrates on additional refinement and equipment, adding £2,200 to the bill. Sport, meanwhile, transforms the look of the Convertible with a John Cooper Works bodykit, upgraded alloys, and grants access to the Sport Automatic transmission, which comes with shift paddles. Costing £3,500, the Sport variant also lifts the interior with upgraded trim and upholstery.

Whilst undoubtedly a niche product, the MINI Convertible still offers a unique driving experience with fresh air at your fingertips. UK deliveries are set to commence in early 2025, and if you’re interested in the MINI Convertible, the configurator is live now.

F67 MINI Convertible Stats & Pricing

Model

MINI Cooper Convertible C

MINI Cooper Convertible S

Max Power (hp)

163

204

Peak Torque (Nm)

250

300

Acceleration (0-62mph)

8.2 seconds

6.9 seconds

Top Speed (mph)

137

147

RRP Price

£27,050

£31,450


F67 MINI Convertible
F67 MINI Convertible
F67 MINI Convertible

The new MINI Cooper Convertible returns with petrol engines, updated styling, and a focus on driving dynamics. With prices starting from £27,050 and up to 204bhp on tap.

MINI has completed its line-up of body styles for the F6X generation today with the launch of the Convertible. Powered exclusively by petrol engines, the Convertible is to be built by MINI’s Oxford plant and will begin production in late 2024.

The Convertible will come in two distinct flavours. The Cooper C offers 163 bhp courtesy of a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder, with a 0-62 time of 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 137 mph. The Cooper S, meanwhile, is fitted with the turbocharged B48 inline-four, producing 204 bhp. Performance of the S is brisk, with 62 mph dispensed with in 6.9 seconds, and a coiffure-ruffling top speed of 150 mph. An even more potent JCW model is set to follow, the hatchback version of which is being unveiled at next week's Paris Motor Show.

MINI hasn’t quoted any weight figures for the new Convertible, but as the car is based on the carried-over F5X platform, we can anticipate a kerb weight in the region of 1,340 kg, a 60 kg penalty over the hatch. To maintain the MINI’s trademark dart-y handling, highly preloaded anti-roll bar mounts have been anchored on the axles, increasing steering precision without sacrificing ride comfort. 18-inch alloy wheels are also standard on both models.


F67 MINI Convertible
F67 MINI Convertible

In terms of styling, the Convertible adopts the “charismatic simplicity” philosophy of the hatch, with a more streamlined look compared to previous models, but one that is still instantly recognisable as a MINI. The classic round headlights and wheel-at-each-corner proportions remain, but new features like a redesigned grille and optional circular LED headlights bring the design in line with the EV MINI. With a length of 3,879 mm and a width of 1,744 mm, MINI has done a respectable job of keeping the car’s dimensions compact — taking into consideration modern safety legislation.

Naturally, the canvas roof can be emblazoned with a Union Jack motif. The fully automatic soft top can be raised or lowered in 18 seconds, at speeds up to 19 mph. The MINI Convertible also provides a halfway option, allowing the roof to be opened by 40 cm to function as a sunroof, adding a touch of flexibility. As before, the MINI Convertible has room for four occupants, although at just 215 litres, boot space is at a premium — as expected in a car that prioritises style over practicality.

The interior hosts the biggest change, with its upcycled materials and upholstery. Just like the hatch, the giant 9.5-inch OLED central display dominates, which provides access to navigation, media, and climate controls through a combination of touch and voice commands. The car’s toggle switch bar, a nod to classic MINI interiors, remains for essential functions like the start/stop button and volume control.


F67 MINI Convertible
F67 MINI Convertible

MINI has also integrated seven "Experience Modes", which change the interior ambience through light patterns and colours projected onto the dashboard. Though this may seem like a gimmick to purists, it does add a layer of personalisation for those who enjoy tailoring their car to their tastes.

The list price of the base (aka ‘Classic’ in MINI parlance) Cooper C is £27,050, with the Cooper S commanding £31,450. Like the hatch, two additional trim levels will be offered — Exclusive and Sport. Exclusive concentrates on additional refinement and equipment, adding £2,200 to the bill. Sport, meanwhile, transforms the look of the Convertible with a John Cooper Works bodykit, upgraded alloys, and grants access to the Sport Automatic transmission, which comes with shift paddles. Costing £3,500, the Sport variant also lifts the interior with upgraded trim and upholstery.

Whilst undoubtedly a niche product, the MINI Convertible still offers a unique driving experience with fresh air at your fingertips. UK deliveries are set to commence in early 2025, and if you’re interested in the MINI Convertible, the configurator is live now.

F67 MINI Convertible Stats & Pricing

Model

MINI Cooper Convertible C

MINI Cooper Convertible S

Max Power (hp)

163

204

Peak Torque (Nm)

250

300

Acceleration (0-62mph)

8.2 seconds

6.9 seconds

Top Speed (mph)

137

147

RRP Price

£27,050

£31,450


F67 MINI Convertible
F67 MINI Convertible
F67 MINI Convertible

AUTHOR

Craig Toone

Craig Toone

Rush Founder

Photography by;

MINI UK

Published on:

9 October 2024

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