The 2021 MINI Cooper S Convertible was
spied on the Nürburgring a few days ago, parading its visual updates that were
hidden by the front and rear camouflage. Expected to launch in a few months and
to go on sale as a 2021MY, the facelifted open-top model sports a new grille
with a different pattern, restyled bumper with side air intakes and new rear
bumper with incorporated diffuser and central-mounted double exhaust pipes.
The MINI logos at both ends, as well as
the ‘Cooper S’ badge on the boot lid, were covered up. Other than that, the car
seems to be unchanged.
Exclusive upholstery options, likely with
contrast stitching, will be found inside, setting the Cooper S Convertible
apart from other models. Moreover, a digital instrument cluster will also be
part of the offering in the facelifted iteration, the second one of the current
generation, meant to make the lineup more appealing until the all-new one
arrives, perhaps in 2024.
Do not look for any power upgrades in the
2021 Cooper S Convertible, as it is believed to soldier on with the same
turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine, making 189 HP and 280 Nm of torque. The power unit will be connected to a standard
six-speed manual or an optional dual-clutch seven-speed automatic transmission,
for a 0-96 km/h acceleration of under 7 seconds.
