MINI is declaring its dedication to its roots with the Resolute Mode, a new trim inspired by the brand’s past that will start at US$ 35,900 in the U.S. The trim can only be ordered on the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door and costs US$ 1,000 more than the standard model. That means that it’s powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that churns out 189 hp and 279 Nm of torque. With the standard six-speed manual transmission, it gets to 96 km/h in just 6.5 seconds, while when equipped with the optional seven-speed Steptronic double-clutch transmission it takes 6.4 seconds.
Performance is an important aspect of this
car’s spirit so its exterior is finished in Rebel Green, which is inspired by
British Racing Green. The color was previously exclusive to the MINI John
Cooper Works and here is contrasted by a Pepper White roof and mirror caps. The
hood stripes, meanwhile, feature parallel lines in light and dark gold tones
and there is a “RESOLUTE” inscription on those stripes as well as on the door
sill finishers.
The brightwork surrounding the headlights,
the radiator grille, the side scuttles, the door and tailgate handles, the air
intakes, and the fuel filler cap are finished in Resolute Bronze, which is
exclusive to this model. The MINI logo, the model name, the grille itself, the
tailpipe trim, and the exhaust system are all finished in Piano Black, by contrast.
Inside, drivers are greeted by an
anthracite-colored roof liner and sports seats, which are upholstered in
exclusive Black Pearl/Light Chequered fabric and leatherette. Nappa leather
sports seats can alternatively be selected at no extra cost. The gold lines
from the exterior are continued inside to form a pinstripe pattern. The
Resolute Edition also gets a toggle switch that can be used to activate
sportier driving characteristics from the drive and suspension systems. The
MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door Resolute Edition went into production in March and
has already started arriving in American dealers’ showrooms.
