The new 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible is more comfortable, spacious and more powerful. This small yet powerful car is very famous for its smooth ride and great comfort. With the option to design your own Mini Cooper Convertible, this little car has some big features that makes it worth it.
It is no doubt an amazing city ride that will help you get through the rush hour traffic very easily. Here is a complete review of the new 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible with a closer look at the engine, performance and the design of this small car.
The Design of 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible
The main feature of the 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible is its new roof. Available in soft and hard top, the roof is called a three-in-one roof that is fully electric and very quiet. You can close and open it in just 18 seconds. It has a sunroof mode in which it will slide back 16 inches to let the glorious sunshine get in. when the roof is open, it also features a heated glass rear window for a complete urban drive experience.
Another thing to note about the new Mini Cooper Convertible is its spacious interior. It has enough room to seat 4 adults comfortably. When you need more space in the cargo area, you can fold the rear seats to maximize the space. With the top down, you will have 5.7 cu.ft of cargo space and with the top up you will have 7.6 cu.ft of space. By keeping these new statistics in mind, the new cargo space is 25% more than the previous models.
The interior has a luxury cabin with beautiful upholstery. Of course, you will have the option to upgrade it in any way you want with its 10 million unique combinations. You will also have the popular option of Malt Brown Chesterfield Leather with diamond pattern stitching all over the upholstery. You will also have 12 unique light settings with 225 tones of color to light up the interior with race inspired toggle switches.
The Engine Specifications and Performance
The 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible is powered by a TwinPower Turbo engine that has the ability to create 134 horsepower and a torque of 162 lb-ft. It has a top speed of 206 Km/h and it can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 8.2 seconds. These are really good numbers for a car as small as this.
The engine is pared to a 6 speed Steptronic automatic transmission. You will have the option of steering wheel mounted paddle shifters so that you can enjoy a smooth transition and driving experience. Another thing that enhances the performance of the new Mini Cooper Convertible is the performance suspension and dynamic stability control.
You will also have three driving modes i.e. Sport, Mid and Green. The Sport mode makes the drive more aggressive and tightens the steering, the Green mode makes the drive more fuel efficient and the Mid mode is the perfect balance between the two and give you a complete driving experience.
Technology and Safety Features
The 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible has some of the best technological features including MINI Connect. You will have the option of a 6.5 inch (standard) or 8.8 inch display and it can be connected with all the latest apps that you may want to carry with you. You will also have features like parking assistant, high quality navigation system with real time traffic information and handwriting recognition and more.
The safety features in the 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible include:
- Active Rollover Protection Bar
- Head-Up Display
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Active Driving Assistant
- 6 Dual Stage Airbags
- Advanced Brakes
- Corner Brake Control
The Price of 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible in the UAE
The 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible is already available in the UAE. The base price of the 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible starts at AED 136,000 and can go as high as AED 140,000 with every option. The base price of the 2017 Mini Cooper Convertible S starts at AED 165,000 and can go as high as AED 175,000 with every option.
