MINI is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the
Rover Mini Cabriolet by launching a new special edition in the United Kingdom.
Featuring a Starlight Blue metallic exterior, the
limited edition model is based on the Cooper S Convertible and features
contrasting white mirror caps and hood stripes. The model also has a Union Jack
woven roof and 18-inch wheels with a two-tone finish.
Interior changes are fairly limited but drivers will
find anniversary tread plates and a commemorative plaque. The model also comes
nicely equipped with Satellite Grey leather seats, a Harman Kardon premium
audio system and the Navigation Plus Package which includes an 8.8-inch
touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay compatibility. The car also has the
Chili Pack which adds a sport steering wheel, an automatic climate control
system and rain-sensing wipers.
Production will be limited to 300 units and pricing
starts at £ 32,995 OTR. This means the 25th anniversary edition costs £ 4,965
more than the John Cooper Works Convertible and £ 9,165 than the standard Cooper
S Convertible.
Besides introducing the new special edition, MINI
took a look back at the original convertible which was introduced in 1993. The
most cost nearly twice as much as the standard Mini and it was available
exclusively in Caribbean Blue or Nightfire Red. The model also had 12-inch
wheels, a burr walnut dashboard and powertrain components sourced from the
Cooper 1.3i.
