The MINI Convertible Sidewalk has just
been unveiled to welcome the spring season. While it arrives in the most
inopportune moment, the open-top four-seater is actually quite worth the
attention.
To start, it’s finished in a Deep Laguna
metallic paint that was specially developed for this model, and in typical MINI
fashion, it comes complete with matching bonnet stripes. The car is shod with a
unique set of dual-tone 17-inch Scissor Spoke light alloy wheels, and of
course, the soft-top roof (opens and closes in 18 seconds) features a woven-in
arrow graphic.
Other niceties include the exclusive, navy
blue MINI Yours Leather Lounge Sidewalk upholstery that’s nicely contrasted
with Energetic Yellow and Petrol stitching. This contrast effect also extends
to the door bezels and passenger side dashboard.
In terms of powertrain, the car is based
on the Cooper S Convertible, which means it’s powered by the ubiquitous B48 2.0
litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 192 PS and 280 Nm of torque.
Power goes out to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission,
enough for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 7.1 seconds. Top speed is 230 km/h.
