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MINI Convertible (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on 19 March 2009

Last Updated: 12 June 2009

With its retro-inspired styling and funky image, the MINI Convertible has proved a real hit. The second generation model follows in the same footsteps but with some key improvements. It may look very similar, but in fact it is totally new with a stiffer body for better refinement with the roof down. MINI has also changed the rollover hoops which used to block rear visibility, making the model much more driver-friendly, especially when parking. As with any MINI it is great fun to drive while the engines offer a strong combination of performance and economy. Practicality isn't a strong point and the rear seats are pretty much useless, but few small convertibles can match the sheer desirability and style of the MINI.

4 out of 5

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Standard Trim

2.0 D Cooper 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Media Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Sport Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Sport/Media Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Pepper Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Pepper/Media Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Pepper/Sport Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Pepper/Sport/Media Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Chili Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Chili/Media Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Chili/Sport Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper (Chili/Sport/Media Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper S 2d

2.0 D Cooper S 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper S (Media Pack) 2d

2.0 D Cooper S (Media Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper S (Sport Pack) 2d

2.0 D Cooper S (Sport Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper S (Sport/Media Pack) 2d

2.0 D Cooper S (Sport/Media Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper S (Chili Pack) 2d

2.0 D Cooper S (Chili Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper S (Chili/Media Pack) 2d

2.0 D Cooper S (Chili/Media Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper S (Chili/Sport Pack) 2d

2.0 D Cooper S (Chili/Sport Pack) 2d Auto

2.0 D Cooper S (Chili/Sport/Media Pack) 2d

2.0 D Cooper S (Chili/Sport/Media Pack) 2d Auto

1.6 (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper S (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper S (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 (Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper S (Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 (Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper S (Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 (Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper S (Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 (Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper S (Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 (Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper S (Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 (Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper S (Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 (Pepper Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Pepper Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper S (Chili Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 (Pepper Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Pepper Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper S (Chili Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 (Pepper/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Pepper/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper S (Chili/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 (Pepper/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Pepper/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper S (Chili/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 (Pepper/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Pepper/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper S (Chili/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 (Pepper/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Pepper/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper S (Chili/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 (Pepper/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Pepper/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper S (Chili/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 (Pepper/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Pepper/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper S (Chili/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Chili Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Chili Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Chili/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Chili/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Chili/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Chili/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper (Chili/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 Cooper (Chili/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d Auto

1.6 D Cooper (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Pepper Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Pepper/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Pepper/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Pepper/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Chili Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Chili/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Chili/Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

1.6 D Cooper (Chili/Sport/Media Pack) (08/10 on) 2d

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1.6 Cooper Highgate 2d

1.6 Cooper Highgate 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper Highgate (Media Pack) 2d

1.6 Cooper Highgate (Media Pack) 2d Auto

1.6 Cooper D Highgate 2d

1.6 Cooper D Highgate (Media Pack) 2d

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