New MINI Cabrio

CarBuyer rating

4.2 / 5

Price £ 26,875 - £ 31,315

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reviewed by CarBuyer

Pros

Fun to drive
quality interior
cheap

Cons

expensive options
run Windy for rear passengers
not very practical

At a glance

The greenest: Open 150 issue convertible car 2dr £ 31,315
lowest: John Cooper Convertible 2dr £ 26,875
The fastest: John Cooper Works Convertible 2dr £ 26,875
Top of the range: Open 150 issue convertible car 2dr £ 31,315

"The latest MINI Convertible is the best yet to deliver the driving fun and style of the hatchback with the added attraction of top-down driving . "

There is not as good as the iconic MINI hatchback sold, but the MINI Convertible is an important part of the line-up of the brand, particularly in the UK, the largest market in the world for the soft-top version. Indeed, the MINI Convertible has the best-selling in recent years in the UK convertible, so that the new have too much to live.

now connects the tailgate in its third generation, the latest MINI Cabrio feels more luxurious than ever before, while the increased dimensions mean it inside is spacious, well. The electric roof has been improved and the boat is also larger than before.

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There are three models from the start in offer: a 115bhp 1.5-liter diesel Cooper D, plus two spirits in the form of the 134bhp 1.5-liter Cooper and seriously fast 189bhp 2.0-liter Cooper S. All engines in the MINI hatchback range already and all three are tried much more powerful and have been tested. For those who still need more speed, there is a high-performance John Cooper Works, which offers an impressive 228bhp.

Straightforward speed aside, MINI has to do a great job of transferring the fun handling and dynamics of the hatchback, the convertible, despite the compromise occur when the fixed roof to remove.

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, the MINI has on the inside Cabrio never been better. Fit and finish is very good and the car is comfortable and quiet, even with the roof down, especially if you sit up front.

to drive as desirable, stylish car that is fun, the MINI Convertible will buy expensive, but it is still one of the best small convertibles on the market. If you're delivering that wind-in-your-hair thrills when the weather is good, there is not much out there that can beat the MINI Convertible after an eventful subcompact.

MPG, Rates & CO2 runs

3.8 / 5: Cooper D model is capable of 74mpg and powerful spirits are quite economical

the most efficient version of the MINI Convertible is the Cooper D, of a 1,5- driven liter three ~~ POS = TRUNC diesel engine. It is capable of 74.3mpg and CO2 emissions of 100 g / km, which means it costs nothing to tax. The automatic version reduces economy slightly to 72.4mpg and increases emissions to 104g / km, which means the car £ 20 per year cost controlling.

The 1.5-liter petrol engine of the MINI Cooper manages 55.4mpg up and has CO2 emissions of 114g / km with manual transmission. This means that tax is £ 30 per year. Do not go for the automatic model and economy 53.3mpg Dias, but the increase in emissions to 119 g / km push the car a control class, so it's the same.

costs

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The more powerful 2.0- returns liter petrol engine of the MINI Cooper S to 48.7mpg and has CO2 emissions of 139g / km for an annual tax bill of £ 130. the automatic model delivers the same economic character and is in the same tax band as the manual.

The top model MINI John Cooper Works model is very powerful and most of the costs to run as a result. The best thing you can be expected in terms of the economy 43.5mpg, while CO2 emissions will mean from 152g / km cost the car 185 £ taxing each year.
motors, drive & Performance

4.5 / 5: MINI Cabrio well almost as Luke version despite lack of fixed roof

the models of the MINI is very similar to their hatchback equivalents to drive considering open-air driving range impressive traditionally has a negative impact on the handling, that the roof of a car to remove.

Like the sedan, the MINI Convertible a lot of grip, and the feeling generated agile and adjustable in corners. Like other MINIs, there are three driving modes to choose from: green, mid and Sport. Sport makes the car the most fun because it sharpens the throttle and makes the steering include decreasing from the level of support more. On the Cooper S and John Cooper Convertible models work, the exhaust also makes many pops and bangs in Sport mode to entertain. New for the third generation of the Cooper Convertible a rev-matching function for the manual transmission is to be made smoother downshifting on manual versions.

Although all versions fun to drive, is the John Cooper Works model of the star of the show. The steering is direct, fast and if you have set the car in Sport mode, well weighted, also. Body is slender almost non-existent, even in tough environments, even though the suspension stiffening of the journey is made quite firm to achieve, and some may find it a bit much. However, it is not quite as sharp as in the sedan thanks to the additional weight needed to strengthen the chassis, and this is at its most pronounced under heavy braking.

All MINIs have a slightly firm suspension set-up, the tailgate as in, but that's a trade-off is one of the best treatment subcompact sales of Being. It is never unpleasant, but also larger alloy wheels will be reiterated.

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the 115bhp 1.5-liter diesel MINI Cabrio Cooper D is capable of 0-62mph in 9.9 seconds, and feels expressive. There may be occasional rough and loud sound a little, you are obviously noticing sooner if downward to drive with the roof.

The 134bhp 1.5-liter petrol engine in the MINI Cabrio Cooper is faster than the diesel, completing the 0-62mph sprint in 8.8 seconds. It is more refined than the diesel and powerful, so we think it is to keep more with the car character. The engine is quiet, but it's still fun when it rev, plus the manual transmission is as good as ever and is smooth and precise to operate.

buyers really enjoy the ride and want to exploit the MINI Convertible handling ability to the maximum the 189bhp 2.0-liter petrol engine in the Cooper S. will love it 0-62mph in 7.2 seconds can manage (or 7.1 with an automatic transmission).

, the 228bhp version of the engine equipped 2.0-liter gasoline on the MINI Convertible John Cooper Works makes the car very quickly, so this is the best choice for those who want to MINI style and top- seriously down thrill Tempo. It will hit 150mph from 0-62mph in just 6.6 seconds and can.
Interior & Comfort 4 / 5: Third generation MINI looks excellent inside

the MINI interior is getting better and better that. culminating in the nicely finished cabin third-generation MINI Convertible It feels plusher and more luxurious than ever, dominate with quality materials and switchgear. As we have seen already in the current MINI hatchback, the traditional circle theme for the instruments has maintained, but the layout has been improved. Now the speedometer and tachometer are used in front of you and the large circular screen in the center of the dashboard exclusively for the infotainment system.

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Convertibles with a fabric roof can at speed noisy, especially, but wind noise not bad in the MINI Convertible. not provide the driving on the highway too much buffeting for the occupants in the front, but those who could be in the back will find life rather windy and everyone would benefit from a wind deflector.

There standard equipment list is not as generous as that of a DS 3 Cabriolet, so you need to delve into the options list will add extras. But be warned, because this is the can make MINI Convertible very expensive indeed. The £ 1,340 Pepper Pack adds automatic lighting and wipers, climate control, while the £ 3,0 Chilli package includes 17-inch alloy wheels, bright LED headlights, sport seats and various driving modes. Satellite nav on its own costs £ 595 or £ 1,800 if a part of the media package that also comes with a Connected XL Pack that offer applications and an Internet connection for a better search on the satellite navigation system.

It would not be MINI without some quirky characteristics be such that the latest Cabrio comes with a feature that acts as a rain warning. There is a bit of a gimmick, but could prove quite handy in the UK. There is also an optional Union Jack fabric roof.
practicality & trunk 3 / 5: boots is small, especially with the roof down

It is unlikely that the practicality is the number-one priority for Convertible MINI buyers but have the car designer trying to maximize what's on offer but in this respect

space for passengers in the rear has improved in this latest model, with more legroom and headroom available (if the roof is present.) - but it is still only accommodate two people (only) on the rear seats. There is more space to offer than our major competitors like the Fiat 500C and DS 3 Cabriolet.

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, the increased size of the car have not only the cabin made more spacious: there are also 25% more space in the trunk. It is still not very large, but 215 liters with the roof closed is an improvement. Fold the roof down, and you will be left with 0 liters in the trunk - many owners will be more inclined to use the rear seats as additional storage space in this scenario, which, incidentally, split and fold down. although MINI designers have tried to make it a bit easier, the new convertible of the boot access. If the roof is the main folds bootlid than normal down, and you can then use the rear deck lift large objects in and out a bit easier.

has the folding fabric roof of the vehicle, so that it redesigned electronically folds in 18 seconds at speeds of up to 18 mph. You can do this if the distance parked the car, and even a "regenwarner 'app get for your smartphone to tell you to close the roof of your car when it is likely to rain, where you parked it. The roof the only major weaknesses are that it eats Bootsplatz and impedes visibility to the rear when it is withdrawn.

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reliability and safety 4 / 5: MINI Cabrio should prove as reliable as Luke, and as safe

The MINI Cabrio is unlikely that it in our annual driver power survey to make customer satisfaction, but the third generation of the hatchback, with which it shares so many parts came a very impressive ninth in the 2015 edition. One area of concern is that the tailgate a dive lasted from ninth place down on the 97th in 2016 to be a problem for some owners with reliability. Yet it achieved very good for roadholding as you would expect from a MINI.

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of MINI hatchback scored four of five stars when it crash-tested by Euro NCAP in 2014 and we would expect the convertible version as safe to prove. Since it is a convertible, MINI has a pair of rollbar added that jump out from behind the rear seats when the car goes there feels to roll. They unfold in just 150 milliseconds, which is reassuring for owners.
price, price-performance ratio and options

3.8 / 5: MINI is a desirable brand, so prices of cars and extensive opportunities this reflects

MINI has an upmarket image and is highly desirable among car buyers , While this makes for a good residual values, it also means there are cheaper alternatives, such as the Fiat 500C and DS 3 Cabrio. None of them is as good to drive or, we would argue, as stylish as the Miini, but it really is to you to decide whether it is worth the extra.

All new MINI Convertible models are equipped with air conditioning, Bluetooth, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera as standard. The Cooper and Cooper D come with 15-inch alloy wheels, while the Cooper S 16-inch alloys obtained. At the top of the range, the John Cooper Works model 17-inch alloy wheels, special sport seats and a sleek interior, including leather upholstery and red trim and details. With a couple of options, it is not difficult to touch the cost of the JCW version £ 30,000 to obtain, which is a lot by MINI standards.

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It's easy to quickly generate thousands of add pounds to the list price of a MINI and the convertible model, which is no different. Your car Individual design is simple, contains thanks to a large list of options, the improved interior materials, different alloy wheel designs, body accessories, a Union flag fabric roof, cruise control, air conditioning, lighting and styling packs and Navi. The MINI Connected XL Pack adds rain warning function that sends a message to your phone when you have parked with the roof open and bad weather is predicted.