Mini Convertible

Take a legend, turn it into a convertible and you’ve the best of both worlds. Fans of legendary vehicles and fans of air in the hair get a car that offers a lot in a single package. Either ways, it’s always a pleasure to see a remarkable vehicle looks good and perform equally amazing on the streets.

The 2018 Mini Cooper Convertible looks a lot like the Mini Electric concept and it’s the convertible factor that really does the trick. The engine specifications of the vehicle are much similar to the Mini Cooper rather than the Mini Cooper S.

No matter how amazing your car is, the character and the beauty of a convertible with its hood on is different and simply beautiful. There is nothing better than the feel of having one such car from a legendary manufacturer, Mini. There is no denying in stating that the latest Mini Cooper Convertible offers better visual aesthetics compared to its earlier models. It looks smoother, less curvy and has a little more girth to itself. Though the design features are not exactly as that of a Lamborghini or other cars which people consider muscular, the Mini Cooper Convertible offers the features in apt proportions without overdoing, at the same time without under-doing anything.

The front fascia of the Mini Cooper Convertible packs an eye-catching look with round laid back LED headlamps, a black large front grille with chrome detailing. The fog lamps are neatly positioned. At the side profile, the wheels come with stylish and bold appearance. It looks plain and smooth so far. The Union Jack styled LED taillights at the back add zing to the model.

A Convertible is a tricky thing. With the hood open, the interiors are as good as exteriors since any by passer can look at them in great detail. Mini Cooper Convertible clearly took this into consideration because the interiors look not just luxurious but also grand. Be it the leather seats that can resist decent amount of water, the elliptical door rings inside, the luxurious and futuristic design of the interiors, Mini Cooper Convertible clearly has it all figured out.

Instead of traditional method for turning on the vehicle, a start stop button is provided near the key section. The interiors also offer an impressive 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. The interior is rich in comfort and features along with generous space. It gets a 6.5-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The Mini Cooper Convertible offers a powerful ride with its 1.6-litre petrol engine. The engine is capable of generating 122 bhp at 6000 rpm while the torque reaches a peak of 160 Nm at 4,250 rpm. It gets paddle shifter with a 7-speed automatic gearbox. The vehicle manages to reach a top speed of 191 kmph which is a considerably amazing figure for a convertible. The vehicle can hit a speed of 100 kmph in mere 11.1 seconds.

No matter how amazing the car is, fuel efficiency is one parameter that just cannot be ignored. Every company at one point or the other is bound to consider the fuel economy along with the fuel efficiency before launching the vehicle. Mini Cooper Convertible is no exception to this tradition. It offers 14.59 kmpl of mileage.

Mini Cooper Convertible stands true to its heritage and offers an impressive braking performance. With ABS, EBD and brake assist the vehicle is technologically sound. The interior safety too is taken under consideration and features like multiple airbags with traction and automatic stability control. These features help the vehicle in having enough traction to avoid any foreseeable skids and unintended drifts by the vehicle. The vehicle also comes with Hill Assist to make driving on elevated surfaces considerably easier.

Mini Cooper Convertible has a smooth flow in terms of handling. With the powerful engine that it comes packed with, the car in no way seems to be behind its siblings as far as performance is concerned. The car has quite a few sensors acting as guards and help manoeuvre the vehicle better during any impacts or accidental movements of the vehicle.

The car offers impressive performance and is way far for letting us down in terms of living up to its heritage. The car comes with one of the most impressive convertible designs. If price is not a concern, this car is a definite winner for anyone who wants to own a piece of automobile legend.

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible seems an appropriate competitor against the Mini Cooper Convertible.