Mini Convertible celebrates 30th anniversary with new Seaside Edition

MANILA: The Mini Convertible in the Seaside Edition commemorates 30 years of unique elegance and unrivaled fresh-air driving pleasure. To celebrate the anniversary of the open-top four-seater, Mini now offers the sporty classic with exceptional features and equipment, either in the light Nanuq White body color or the shimmering blue Caribbean Aqua paint finish. The Mini Convertible in Seaside Edition is available as the Cooper and the Cooper S.

The Mini Convertible represents unique open-air driving pleasure because it is currently the only premium convertible in the small car category in the world and has a strikingly distinctive look in traditional brand style. The 2.0-liter, 178hp four-cylinder engine with Mini Twin Power Technology in the Mini Cooper S accelerates from a standstill to 100kph in 7.2 seconds. The Mini Cooper, which has a three-cylinder petrol engine with an output of 136hp, also gives off the classic Mini go-kart sensation. The electrically powered black soft top can open or close automatically up to 30kph and moves at a more leisurely pace.

Beginning in February 2023, the limited Seaside Edition of the Mini Convertible will highlight the distinctive features of this stylish model with an edition-specific exterior and interior design. The exclusive exterior design is finished with an unique graphic on the front apron, where a stylized 30 nods to the model's anniversary. Double ornamental stripes in white also run from the side doors to the rear of the car.

This contrasts neatly with the Caribbean Aqua paint finish, which has a maritime theme and emphasizes the dynamic character of the open-top four-seater. The consistently light-colored bodywork has a particularly exquisite appeal in the Nanuq White finish; in this case, the Mini Convertible is reminiscent of spotted clouds against a deep-blue summer sky.

The subdued “Seaside” inscription on the side scuttles commemorates the 30th model anniversary with graphically designed numerals in light and dark blue. The special “Seaside” branding in bright orange on the rear also honors the round birthday. The 18-inch alloy wheels with the Pulse Spoke design, on the other hand, are reminiscent of pulsing waves. In contrast, the specific wheel caps remain fixed; here, the anniversary number appears once again. The weight behind guarantees a consistent perfect appearance.

Even before entering the vehicle, the interior exudes exclusivity, thanks to the trim strips on the doors, which have an edition design with two white stripes and Seaside lettering. When the soft top is open, the Carbon Black leather seats with comfortable knee rolls and armrests in the doors provide comfort, harmonizing beautifully with the two exterior treatments, Caribbean Aqua and Nanuq White.

The decorative trim strips on the front dashboards also include edition-specific design; the lettering and printed pattern both recall the round anniversary. The floor mats also have this motif as a graphic badge pattern. The new Mini Edition's signature “Seaside” inscription can be seen on the lower spoke of the sports leather steering wheel. The car key, which allows the owner to bring a piece of this exclusive edition home, features the edition-specific graphic wave pattern in iridescent blue tones that captures both the open atmosphere and the pure elegance of the sea. The integrated “Seaside” lettering emphasizes the model's distinctive flair and completely eliminates any potential key mix-ups.

The latest version of the Mini operating system maximizes the driver's ability to easily and intuitively control the vehicle's functions, audio system, communication, navigation, and apps, while newly compiled equipment packages allow for the fulfillment of unique personal preferences in terms of connectivity and driver assistance.

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