MINI Convertible (04-08) - Review

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If there's one thing guaranteed to make a popular car more popular still, lopping off its roof is a sure fire bet. Unlike the old Mini which had a pram like contraption it called a roof this new model gets a two-stage work of engineering art. And if you don't fancy the full convertible mode, then it can be partially retracted at the touch of a button. A range of new colours are available and there's more scope to customise the interior than before.
4 out of 5

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2.5 out of 5

Comfort

MINI has never offered much leg room for rear passengers and the Convertible does nothing to alter this. Unless those in the front are very short the back seat passengers won't have much room to get flung about in. The seats themselves are comfortable, although passengers may get fidgety on longer trips.

3 out of 5

Practicality

It's actually better than you'd expect. A drop down boot reveals a smallish boot which grows slightly with the roof up. However the back seats can be folded down and the back of the roof lifted to help swallow bigger items.

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How does the boot space compare?

201 litres
175 litres
MINI Convertible (04-08)
120 litres
4 out of 5

Behind the wheel

As ever the MINI's interior is rather overtly styled with some great details and some not so great. The driving position offers plenty of adjustment and refinement is pretty good with the hood up. All the switches and buttons you need look funky (like the toggle switches) and are placed just where you need them.