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2016 Mini Convertible
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Heisenborg
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Ok now it REALLY IS a go kart
FiestaST
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No other comments? I thought people here like Mini cars...the brand...
kripstoe
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Probably close to the bottom of cars I'd want to own. I'm sure it's good though.
FiestaST
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Mini Open 150 Convertible Edition
"To celebrate the launch of the new MINI Convertible, MINI has unveiled a limited edition model, MINI Open 150 Convertible Edition.
Launched in the UK only, just 150 of the exclusive model will be available to order from March 2016.
Exclusive to the interior of MINI Open 150 Edition is the new Leather Chester Malt Brown upholstery. On the dashboard is a specially designed Open 150 Edition plaque and door entry strips also hold the unique Open 150 Edition badge.
MINI Open 150 Convertible Edition comes packed with standard equipment, including heated seats, MINI Yours Soft-top and 18" MINI Yours Alloys. Chili Pack and Media Pack are also standard on MINI Open 150 Edition, featuring a number of popular options including satellite navigation and LED headlights.
The MINI Rain Warner function and MINI Always Open Timer have been developed exclusively for MINI Convertible and are available as standard on the MINI Open 150 Convertible Edition is. If the car is parked with the roof open and the forecast is bad, MINI Rain Warner sends a message to warn the driver via their smartphone. When the car is being driven and there is rain forecast ahead, the driver will be alerted on the centre console. The digital Always Open Timer registers the time spent driving with the roof down.
The equipment offered on MINI Open 150 Convertible Edition is in addition to the exceptionally high level of standard equipment already offered on the rest of the MINI Convertible range. Highlights include MINI Connected, MINI Visual Boost Radio, Rear Parking Distance Control and Rear Reversing Camera.
Only 150 MINI Open 150 Edition convertibles will be sold to UK customers UK and will be available to order from March 2016. Prices start from £29,990."
http://www.netcarshow.com/mini/2016-open_150_convertible_edition/
"To celebrate the launch of the new MINI Convertible, MINI has unveiled a limited edition model, MINI Open 150 Convertible Edition.
Launched in the UK only, just 150 of the exclusive model will be available to order from March 2016.
Exclusive to the interior of MINI Open 150 Edition is the new Leather Chester Malt Brown upholstery. On the dashboard is a specially designed Open 150 Edition plaque and door entry strips also hold the unique Open 150 Edition badge.
MINI Open 150 Convertible Edition comes packed with standard equipment, including heated seats, MINI Yours Soft-top and 18" MINI Yours Alloys. Chili Pack and Media Pack are also standard on MINI Open 150 Edition, featuring a number of popular options including satellite navigation and LED headlights.
The MINI Rain Warner function and MINI Always Open Timer have been developed exclusively for MINI Convertible and are available as standard on the MINI Open 150 Convertible Edition is. If the car is parked with the roof open and the forecast is bad, MINI Rain Warner sends a message to warn the driver via their smartphone. When the car is being driven and there is rain forecast ahead, the driver will be alerted on the centre console. The digital Always Open Timer registers the time spent driving with the roof down.
The equipment offered on MINI Open 150 Convertible Edition is in addition to the exceptionally high level of standard equipment already offered on the rest of the MINI Convertible range. Highlights include MINI Connected, MINI Visual Boost Radio, Rear Parking Distance Control and Rear Reversing Camera.
Only 150 MINI Open 150 Edition convertibles will be sold to UK customers UK and will be available to order from March 2016. Prices start from £29,990."
http://www.netcarshow.com/mini/2016-open_150_convertible_edition/
FiestaST
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skeptic_SA
Executive Member
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Not many hairdressers hang out here. There are other forums they frequent.
Lulz!
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Those prices!
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/999239196/
FAST FACTS
Model: Mini Cooper Convertible / Mini Cooper S Convertible
Price: R368k (man), R384k (auto) / R433k (man) R451k (auto)
Engine: 1,5-litre, 3-cyl, turbopetrol / 2,0-litre, 4-cyl turbopetrol
Power: 100 kW at 4 400 r/min / 141 kW at 5 000 - 6 500 r/min
Torque: 220 N.m at 1 250 r/min / 280 N.m at 1 250 – 4 000 r/min
0-100 km/h: 8,7 sec (man), 8,8 sec (auto) / 7,1 sec (man), 7,2 (auto)
Top Speed: 208 km/h (206 km/h auto) / 230 km/h (228 km/h auto)
Fuel Consumption: 5,1L/100 km (5,3 auto) / 6,1L/100 km (5,8 auto)
CO2: 118 g/km (123 auto) / 142 g/km (134 auto)
Transmission: 6 speed manual or optional 6-speed Steptronic
Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
*Claimed figures
"So it is one for the ladies then?
I think we can safely say that. The Mini guy certainly did at the press briefing. And the ladies did appear to like the last generation with some 165 700 units worldwide between 2009 and 2015. Of that number, 1 015 were sold in South Africa. That said, this is the only convertible in the premium hatch section, so some of the lads may opt for this over the similarly priced two-seater Mazda MX-5."
WTH? This over the glorious MX-5? Not a chance.
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/999239196/
FAST FACTS
Model: Mini Cooper Convertible / Mini Cooper S Convertible
Price: R368k (man), R384k (auto) / R433k (man) R451k (auto)
Engine: 1,5-litre, 3-cyl, turbopetrol / 2,0-litre, 4-cyl turbopetrol
Power: 100 kW at 4 400 r/min / 141 kW at 5 000 - 6 500 r/min
Torque: 220 N.m at 1 250 r/min / 280 N.m at 1 250 – 4 000 r/min
0-100 km/h: 8,7 sec (man), 8,8 sec (auto) / 7,1 sec (man), 7,2 (auto)
Top Speed: 208 km/h (206 km/h auto) / 230 km/h (228 km/h auto)
Fuel Consumption: 5,1L/100 km (5,3 auto) / 6,1L/100 km (5,8 auto)
CO2: 118 g/km (123 auto) / 142 g/km (134 auto)
Transmission: 6 speed manual or optional 6-speed Steptronic
Maintenance Plan: 5 year / 100 000 km
*Claimed figures
"So it is one for the ladies then?
I think we can safely say that. The Mini guy certainly did at the press briefing. And the ladies did appear to like the last generation with some 165 700 units worldwide between 2009 and 2015. Of that number, 1 015 were sold in South Africa. That said, this is the only convertible in the premium hatch section, so some of the lads may opt for this over the similarly priced two-seater Mazda MX-5."
WTH? This over the glorious MX-5? Not a chance.
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
The Mini Cooper Convertible range starts at R389 000 for the manual, while the automatic retails for R407 456. Prices include a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mini-cooper-convertible-auto-2016-review/42583/
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mini-cooper-convertible-auto-2016-review/42583/
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
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Mini SA adds limited ‘Caribbean Aqua’ Cooper hatch
Mini South Africa has launched a new special edition version of its three-door Cooper hatchback, complete with special Caribbean Aqua paintwork.
Just 29 units will be offered locally, with the unique colour scheme and a handful of extra features coming standard.
The Caribbean Aqua paint job with black accents was previously exclusive to the Mini Convertible (an option at R2 500), but is now offered for the special edition hatch as well. This new variant also gains 17-inch Cosmos Spoke Silver light alloy wheels as standard.
Inside, the special edition model adopts a piano black interior (with added chrome accents), anthracite headliner, an armrest and automatic air-conditioning. The Mini Connected phone integration is also included in the package.
The special edition will be available only in Cooper guise, and not in Cooper S form. That means it is powered by a 1,5-litre turbo-triple pushing out 100 kW and 220 N.m of torque.
So, how much does it cost? Well, the limited edition Mini is priced at R399 000, which includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
That’s some R29 000 more than the base three-door Mini Cooper Hatch in self-shifting guise. However, if you spec up this car with exactly the same options (albeit substituting the unavailable Caribbean Aqua paint for R2 500 worth of Electric Blue Metallic) on the online configurator, you’ll find that the total amount comes to R393 950…
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/mini-sa-reveals-limited-caribbean-aqua-cooper-hatch/
Mini South Africa has launched a new special edition version of its three-door Cooper hatchback, complete with special Caribbean Aqua paintwork.
Just 29 units will be offered locally, with the unique colour scheme and a handful of extra features coming standard.
The Caribbean Aqua paint job with black accents was previously exclusive to the Mini Convertible (an option at R2 500), but is now offered for the special edition hatch as well. This new variant also gains 17-inch Cosmos Spoke Silver light alloy wheels as standard.
Inside, the special edition model adopts a piano black interior (with added chrome accents), anthracite headliner, an armrest and automatic air-conditioning. The Mini Connected phone integration is also included in the package.
The special edition will be available only in Cooper guise, and not in Cooper S form. That means it is powered by a 1,5-litre turbo-triple pushing out 100 kW and 220 N.m of torque.
So, how much does it cost? Well, the limited edition Mini is priced at R399 000, which includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
That’s some R29 000 more than the base three-door Mini Cooper Hatch in self-shifting guise. However, if you spec up this car with exactly the same options (albeit substituting the unavailable Caribbean Aqua paint for R2 500 worth of Electric Blue Metallic) on the online configurator, you’ll find that the total amount comes to R393 950…
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/mini-sa-reveals-limited-caribbean-aqua-cooper-hatch/
satanboy
Psychonaut seven
I don't like that colour.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Binary_Bark
Forging
Sies 
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Mini Cooper S Convertible Automatic (2018) Quick Review
Pricing and warranty
This Mini Cooper S Convertible is priced from R493 710 and is sold with a 2-year/unlimited km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km warranty. You can go to town on options but be aware that the overall price will compound quickly, so pick your options carefully. This test unit comes in at over R550 000 with options, which is a rather tall order.
Verdict
Barring its cute looks and punchy engine, this Cooper S Convertible is difficult to recommend. It purports to be a drop-top version of its genuinely sporty Cooper S hatchback sibling, but due to its compromised body structure, it simply fails to deliver the same level of sporty ability. Sure, it performs reasonably well in a straight line, but it ultimately lacks composed, sure-footed handling ability. Therefore, in our opinion, it's not a “sporty” drop-top city car, just a mediocre one.
To make matters worse, the Mini's ride quality is generally too unforgiving and it's not very practical either, both in terms of rear passenger space and storage space. So, in essence, all this Mini Cooper S Convertible has going for it is its visual appeal, engine performance and the perceived allure of driving a convertible Mini.
Is there any way it could justify its price tag? Logic says no, but it will depend on your requirements... After all, some new cars are sheer heart-over-head propositions. So, if looking cool and hip as you cruise past the trendiest spots is what you are after, then the Mini Cooper S Convertible might pass this test, but only just. Consider a more affordable, moderately specified Cooper Convertible is you cannot resist the Mini wind-in-the-hair experience. Alternatively, if you can live without the indulgence of a folding fabric roof, but want engaging driving dynamics in a pugnacious compact package, simply buy the Cooper S hatchback. It will be far more pleasing to drive...
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mini-cooper-s-convertible-automatic-2018-quick-review/44785/
Pricing and warranty
This Mini Cooper S Convertible is priced from R493 710 and is sold with a 2-year/unlimited km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km warranty. You can go to town on options but be aware that the overall price will compound quickly, so pick your options carefully. This test unit comes in at over R550 000 with options, which is a rather tall order.
Verdict
Barring its cute looks and punchy engine, this Cooper S Convertible is difficult to recommend. It purports to be a drop-top version of its genuinely sporty Cooper S hatchback sibling, but due to its compromised body structure, it simply fails to deliver the same level of sporty ability. Sure, it performs reasonably well in a straight line, but it ultimately lacks composed, sure-footed handling ability. Therefore, in our opinion, it's not a “sporty” drop-top city car, just a mediocre one.
To make matters worse, the Mini's ride quality is generally too unforgiving and it's not very practical either, both in terms of rear passenger space and storage space. So, in essence, all this Mini Cooper S Convertible has going for it is its visual appeal, engine performance and the perceived allure of driving a convertible Mini.
Is there any way it could justify its price tag? Logic says no, but it will depend on your requirements... After all, some new cars are sheer heart-over-head propositions. So, if looking cool and hip as you cruise past the trendiest spots is what you are after, then the Mini Cooper S Convertible might pass this test, but only just. Consider a more affordable, moderately specified Cooper Convertible is you cannot resist the Mini wind-in-the-hair experience. Alternatively, if you can live without the indulgence of a folding fabric roof, but want engaging driving dynamics in a pugnacious compact package, simply buy the Cooper S hatchback. It will be far more pleasing to drive...
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mini-cooper-s-convertible-automatic-2018-quick-review/44785/