MINI Cooper Convertible.

•  Easy- Load System. The rear lid opens downwards and can be used
as a loading platform. With the roof closed, the luggage compartment has a capacity of 165 litres, with a volume of 120 litres still remaining with
the roof open. With the rear seat backrests folded down, the luggage space is increased to no less than 605 litres.

•  Performance. The five-speed manual gearbox, which comes as
standard, and the 1.6-litre engine with 85 kW and a maximum torque of 150 Nm deliver a particularly sporting performance. The MINI Cooper Convertible has a top speed of  193 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds. Fuel consumption in the EU cycle is 7.3 litres premium/100 km. Thanks to its high degree of body stiffness and a superior suspension with 15-inch light alloys, the MINI Cooper Convertible truly possesses that typical MINI go-kart feeling.

•  Safety. The MINI Cooper Convertible complies with the world’s
most stringent crash test standards thanks to a stiff body structure and an efficient restraint system comprising, inter alia, two “intelligent” front airbags and two seat-integrated head/thorax side airbags. In the event of a roll-over, passengers are protected by a reinforced A-pillar and a roll
bar made of high-strength aluminium tubes featuring integrated headrests.

•  Equipment. The MINI Cooper Convertible is available in ten different exterior colours, two of which are reserved exclusively for the convertible – Hot Orange and, providing a special effect, Cool Blue. The roof is available in black, blue and green.

2.     Short version.

The MINI Cooper Convertible, the car long awaited by MINI enthusiasts,
is here at last. Now those who love driving an open car will no longer have to miss out on the fun of the open-air experience at the wheel of a MINI.

The MINI Cooper Convertible is a fully-fledged four-seater and instantly recognisable as a genuine MINI, regardless of whether the roof is up or down.
This is thanks to the carry-over of characteristic MINI design features and proportions. The steeply raked windscreen and the optimum seating position enjoyed by the driver ensure an unforgettable open-air experience when driving with the roof down. This newcomer leaves no doubt that motoring pleasure is an outstanding factor regardless of where you sit in this uniquely popular cult car.

Sporting performance.

The 1.6-litre engine under the bonnet delivering 85 kW at 6,000 rpm, does true justice to that go-kart feeling so typical of MINI. Maximum torque of 150 Nm is achieved at 4,500 rpm. The MINI Cooper Convertible, which features a smooth-shifting five-speed gearbox, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in just 9.8 seconds and has a top speed of 193 km/h. Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h is achieved in fourth gear in a mere 11.6 seconds. In spite of this remarkable performance, the attractive MINI Convertible has a very modest fuel consumption of just 7.3 litres premium/100 km in the EU cycle.

Smart cabrio with a high utility value.

The MINI Cooper Convertible is the result of a cleverly devised overall concept comprising a high degree of functionality and optimum utilisation of space.
The el fresco driving experience is achievable in a mere 15 seconds. At the push of a button, you first open the integrated sliding roof, then the entire soft roof. With the soft roof folding to the rear, the roof pillars are automatically retracted and the rear side windows move down at the same time. The intelligent Z-folding mechanism allows the complete roof to fold up in compact arrangement behind the rear seats, with no need for a tonneau cover.
The sliding roof integrated in the soft top can be opened infinitely
up to 40 cm while driving, up to a speed of 120 km/h - a unique feature in the convertible market.

Compact but versatile.

The MINI Convertible has a drop-down boot lid which is held in position when open by two steel cables on a spring-mounted retractor system. This allows use of the rear lid with its exterior hinges as a practical loading platform able to hold a weight of up to 80 kg.

The MINI Convertible is able to carry a maximum of 400 kg, and the luggage compartment accommodates 165 litres with the roof closed. And even with the roof down, driving in the open air, luggage compartment capacity remains a substantial 120 litres.

Those who wish to get even more out of this agile little car can make use of the generous Easy-Load through-loading system designed for even the most bulky of loads. With the roof closed, all you do is turn two levers in the luggage compartment to fold up the bottom section of the folding top and attach it in position. Then, with the rear lid open, you have very convenient access to the luggage compartment through a large opening able to accommodate even bulky objects. And in conjunction with the rear seat backrests folding forward and fastened securely in position, luggage compartment capacity can be increased to no less than 605 litres.

Boasting features such as a highly functional roof, a variable luggage
compartment, an ultra-strong and stiff body shell, as well as a chassis with a multi-arm rear axle, the MINI Convertible sets the standard in its market segment.

A four-seater instantly recognisable as a genuine MINI.

Rising slightly to the rear, the waistline gives the car a powerful, performance-oriented profile accentuated by the chrome strip along the entire waistline. The steeply raked windscreen, the frameless side windows, the double roll bars behind the rear seats and the space-saving folding roof without tonneau cover, round off the sophisticated appearance of this new eye-catcher from Oxford.

The MINI Cooper Convertible comes as standard with 15-inch light-alloy rims and runs on R15 tyres. However, the car can be optionally equipped with attractive 17 -inch light alloys. The 17-inch five-star bullet light-alloy wheel developed especially for the new model variant particularly accentuates the new MINI’s sporting character.

MINI colour worlds.

The MINI Cooper is available in ten exterior colours, two of which are reserved exclusively for the convertible – Hot Orange and, providing a special effect, Cool Blue. For greater individual choice, the roof is available in black, blue and green. The rear-view mirror housings are finished in body colour. The optional Chrome Line exterior and interior package give the MINI Cooper Convertible a particularly sophisticated appearance.

Classy interior.

The roll bar made of high-strength aluminium tubes is so intelligently integrated that the luggage compartment retains its full through-loading capacity when the rear seat backrests are folded down. The dashboard
and the door linings are available in both silver and anthracite as well as in aluminium and wood-style trims. Additionally, in the case of four different exterior colours, there is the option of the three-part instrument panel and door linings in the respective body colour. The MINI Cooper Convertible’s seat upholstery offers a choice of two different types of cloth, three cloth/leather combinations and three leather options.

Well prepared for an emergency.

Thanks to a stiff body structure and an efficient restraint system comprising
as standard, inter alia, two “intelligent” front airbags and two integrated head/thorax side airbags, the MINI Cooper Convertible complies with the world’s most stringent crash test standards.

Thanks to the implementation of numerous construction-related measures such as an increase in the thickness of the sheet metal of the side-sills as well as the integration of additional stiffening and reinforcement plates, torsional stiffness was increased significantly. The result is that the door-sills are also prevented from deforming in the event of a head-on collision. Moreover, the sturdy floor assembly has been additionally reinforced. All of these measures facilitate the best possible protection of occupants, even in the case of side impacts.

Should the MINI Convertible ever be involved in a roll-over, the A-pillars incorporate an ultra-strong tubular steel designed to withstand high loads.
And at the rear, double roll bars made of high-strength aluminium tubes, complete with integrated headrests, afford superior passenger safety.

With an unladen weight of 1,175 kg, the new model variant is around
100 kilograms heavier than the tin-top version. This additional weight is due to the roof construction and the reinforced body structure.

Staying on course.

Four disc brakes, four-channel ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) as well as Cornering Brake Control (CBC) guarantee superior directional
and driving stability even in an extreme situation. Further optional active safety fea­tures are Automatic Stability Control + Traction (ASC+T) as well as Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).

Extensive range of premium equipment.

The line-up of standard features on the new convertible include an electrically operated roof with sliding roof function, a heated rear window made of glass, two front and head/thorax side airbags, four-channel ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EDB), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), a runflat indicator, electrically operated exterior mirrors, electric window lifts front and rear, electro-hydraulic power steering, Park Distance Control (PDC), a rev counter, height adjustment of driver’s seat and steering column as well as remote central locking with comfort opening function.

List of features for the personal touch.

The MINI Cooper Convertible provides a wide spectrum of optional equipment and accessories designed for individual preferences. This includes for
example Xenon headlights, a TV navigation system featuring a 16:9 colour display, high quality HiFi audio systems, a heated windscreen, automatic climate control, a huge choice of light alloy wheels, a multifunction steering wheel, a rain sensor and a rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function.

For the full price list see the attached price list document:                               Cooper Convertible R207 600                                                                           Cooper Convertible CVT auto R218 100                                                             All MINIs come with a 3-year / 75 000 km Motorplan Maintenance Contract.                                                                                                                                                                                

For further information, please contact Clynton Yon on (012) 522-2227.

Long version.
3.     Open Air –
          the MINI Cooper Convertible.

A genuine MINI.

The MINI Convertible is not simply a MINI without a roof, but a completely new vehicle, a fully-fledged four-seater and a genuine MINI – irrespective of whether it is being driven with the roof up or down. The little car from Oxford is the epitome of joie de vivre and clearly demonstrates its fun factor. With its well-balanced proportions and large wheels it looks robust and muscular, but at the same time, it’s undoubtedly loveable.

Clever concept.

The chic 3.63 m long MINI Cooper Convertible with its classic design is the result of a carefully thought-out and devised concept. Despite the compact dimensions of the car, function and practical value clearly come first,
making optimum use of the space available. And thanks to the high standard of body stiffness combined with the superior chassis and suspension,
the new drop-top MINI also excels through superior handling and agility.

The four-seater is also packed full of highly sophisticated technology.
Features such as the fully automatic roof with integrated sliding roof function,
multi-arm rear axle or tyres with failsafe running characteristics and runflat indicator are by no means standard in MINI’s particular market segment.

The technical superiority of the product coupled with exclusive appearance, skilled processing of high-quality materials and the extensive equipment range, not to forget the unique choice of options designed for individual preferences, underline MINI’s status as a premium product within its market segment.

3.1  Fun and function.

MINI engineers and designers have been successful in transferring the core values of the design icon to the new body variant. For this very reason
the MINI Convertible is – regardless whether with the roof up or down – unmistakeably a genuine MINI.

Emotional and functional.

Ulrich Kranz, head of the MINI product line, describes the work on the
MINI Convertible as follows: “We have been successful in creating a vehicle with a high degree of functionality that offers room even in the most
confined space. One example is the versatility of the luggage compartment which demonstrates how limited space can be utilised sensibly and practicably. Moreover, we were able to realise a maximum degree of safety, driving dynamics and personalisation, without having to abandon the ingenious vehicle concept with a long wheelbase and short overhangs.”

Practical details.

The rear lid of this agile little convertible is hinged to swing down, and held in position by two steel cables on a spring-mounted retractor system. This allows use of the rear lid with its external hinges as a practical loading platform
able to carry a weight of up to 80 kg. When it is closed, the hinges are reminiscent of the days of the first Mini, discreetly accentuating the vehicle’s robustness. The electrically operated boot lock is opened by means of a button located in the rear lid grab handle.

A roof over your head.

With the fully automatic roof featuring the Z-folding mechanism, which comes as standard, MINI team engineers have found a particularly ingenious solution. Functionality and looks have been united under one roof in the true sense
of the word.

The roof can be opened at the push of a button without having to release
it manually beforehand, and within just 15 seconds the MINI is ready for the sheer enjoyment of open air driving. With the soft roof folding to the rear,
the roof columns are automatically retracted, the rear side windows moving fully down simultaneously. The roof is then folded into three sections in compact arrangement behind the rear seats.

The mechanism, which is concealed behind the rear side panel, is electro-hydraulic. An electric pump generates sufficient pressure to fold the soft top’s steel linkage and to lower it into the space behind the rear seats.

Even when the roof is down, the compact dimensions of the Z-folding mechanism still offer ample space for four persons. Moreover, the open roof has very little effect on the space available in the boot. There is no need for
a tonneau cover as the front section of the roof at the outside reliably protects the high-quality soft roof.

Available in a choice of three colours, the roof comprises a heated glass
rear window, which, thanks to an elaborate manufacturing process, ensures unrestricted visibility to the rear in spite of its compact dimensions.
And as a further feature, the MINI Convertible comes as standard with PDC Park Distance Control for electronic parking assistance at the rear.

Convertible with a sliding roof.

A further very special feature of the MINI’s roof is the additional sliding roof function: Pressing the roof opening button, the driver first opens the integral sliding roof, then the complete soft roof as such.

When opening, the sliding roof moves back horizontally for the first 40 cm
and may also be set infinitely to any desired position. In this case the side posts remain unchanged in their regular position on the A-pillars.
Since the sliding roof opens completely from one side of the car to the other, the new open-air model provides a taste of convertible motoring right from
the start in this initial position. A particularly advantage is that you can operate this function not only with the car at a standstill, but also while driving at
a speed of up to 120 km/h.

Central locking with remote control in the key opens or locks not only the doors, rear lid and fuel tank cover, depending on the selected programme,
but also, using the comfort function, the roof and the windows from a distance of up to 15 m.

In order to open the roof, the parcel shelf must be in the lower of the two positions. Should this not be the case, an electric control system
prevents incorrect operation, thus protecting the contents of the boot from possible damage.

Variable luggage space.

The space-saving Z-folding roof mechanism is quite unique in this segment and is one of the fundamental prerequisites for the high standard of function and versatility in opening and closing the roof. Even with the roof down, the MINI Convertible still provides a luggage compartment capacity of 120 litres – and with the roof closed, the luggage compartment offers a total capacity of 165 litres for even greater practical value. By folding down the rear seat backrests split into two sections and locking in position, the driver can even enlarge the car’s luggage capacity to a remarkable 605 litres, with the only requirement being to release the locks on the two seat elements. Maximum load capacity is 400 kilos.

The Easy Load system ensures highly practical and very generous through-loading, connecting the luggage compartment with the passenger area.
As the rear roof section can be lifted up by approximately 35° when closed and the rear lid opens downwards, the driver and his passengers have
the advantage of a load aperture large enough to load and unload the luggage compartment with utmost convenience. This superior function, quite
unique in a vehicle of this kind, provides more than ample space inside the MINI Convertible, taking up even bulky objects with ease.

To be on the safe side, both rear seat backrests are lockable, so that the contents of the luggage compartment is well protected against theft whilst the roof is open.