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The new MINI Sidewalk Convertible.
Wed Jan 08 00:01:00 CET 2020 Press Release
• Limited edition model launched with 150 available in the UK and Ireland. • Cooper S engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology produces 192hp, offered with 7-speed Steptronic transmission • Sidewalk special edition features new Deep Laguna metallic body paint, unique seat and soft top roof designs • Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi and Head-up Display as standard • MINI Sidewalk Convertible available to order now from €47,840 RRP
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MINI Ireland is introducing a special edition Convertible model, the new MINI Sidewalk Convertible[1]. The high-specification new model is a limited edition with just 150 available for UK and Irish customers.
The MINI Sidewalk Convertible is supplied exclusively with a 192hp Cooper S powertrain featuring MINI TwinPower Turbo technology and a 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch and steering wheel paddles, enabling fast and smooth gear shifts.
Exclusive exterior features.
The MINI Sidewalk Convertible introduces the new Deep Laguna metallic body paint and exterior mirror caps, and features special bonnet stripes with pin lines and “Sidewalk” side scuttle badging. It is also fitted with unique door entry strips and an exclusive Arrow design soft top roof which can be opened or closed electronically in just 18 seconds. The MINI Sidewalk Convertible also has new 17 inch light-alloy Scissor Spoke 2-tone wheels.
Exclusive interior features.
The latest edition of the MINI Sidewalk Convertible features a new seat design with anthracite-coloured MINI Yours Leather Lounge, “Sidewalk" seat badging and contrasting seams in Petrol and Energetic Yellow colours. The sports leather steering wheel has a discreet “Sidewalk" logo at the bottom and is also finished with the contrasting seams. The new dashboard facia is Piano Black with accents in Petrol and Silver.
Full of technology.
The new MINI Sidewalk Convertible comes with a range of intuitive technologies as standard, including the Navigation Plus Pack featuring an 8.8” touch screen display, Satellite Navigation with Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), Wireless Charging and Amazon Alexa functionality. The Comfort Plus Pack includes heated seats, and rear view camera with Park Distance Control at both the front and rear of the vehicle and Parking Assistant.
The Sidewalk Convertible also has a Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi system, Head-up Display and Driving Modes which allow the driver to switch between Comfort, ECO and Sport driving styles. The package of standard equipment is completed with comfort access and wind deflector.
The MINI Sidewalk Convertible is available to order now from €47,840 RRP at Irish MINI retailers, with production starting from March 2020. For more information visit www.mini.ie.
[1] Combined fuel consumption: 6.7-5.51/100km; combined C02 emissions: 152-125g/km
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