OPEN air motoring fun is back on the menu for MINI enthusiasts as the company launches the latest version of the MINI Cooper Convertible, completing the brand's new model family.
The latest model will come with a choice of two petrol engines and in three trim levels - Classic, Exclusive and Sport - with prices starting from just £26,200.
The 1.5-litre entry level model, badged the MINI Cooper Convertible C, comes with a 163bhp, 1.5 litre power unit providing a 137mph top speed with acceleration from standstill to 60mph in around eight seconds.
Drivers wanting extra wind-in-the-hair performance can opt for the more powerful MINI Cooper Convertible S. Priced from £30,600, the S comes with a 204bhp, two litre motor and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than 6.9 seconds going on to a top speed of 147 mph.
Features include a fully automatic soft top roof which can be fully opened in just 18 seconds while travelling at up to 19 mph and closes in just 15 seconds at the touch of a button. At the same time, the window bars and side windows are lowered to provide a completely unobstructed view of the surroundings. The soft top can also be used as a sunroof, opening to just 40cm.
A wind deflector and rollover protection system are fitted as standard across the range.
The new MINI Cooper Convertible is being built at MINI Plant Oxford for the first time in nine years. Production is scheduled to start later this year with first deliveries taking place in early 2025.