New Mini Convertible unveiled

BMW has revealed its new Mini Convertible which adopts all the updates from the 2015 Mini Cooper.

This new car is larger than its predecessor measuring 3,821 mm x 1,727 mm x 1,415 mm in length, breadth and height. Its wheelbase has been increased to 2,495 mm and has a wider front and rear track.

The Convertible still gets a fabric soft-top, which can automatically open or close with just a click of a button on the key-fob or interior switch. The entire process takes 18 seconds and can be done with the car in motion at speeds up to 29 km/h.

It can carry 2+2 passengers and has a larger 215L boot space (160L with the roof down). The boot loading area is slightly wider and the rear seats can be folded in a 50:50 ratio.

It will be available with 2 petrol and 1 diesel engine options. The TwinPower Turbo petrol motors include a 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder unit producing 189 BHP and a 1.5 litre, 3-cylinder unit producing 134 BHP. The diesel is powered by a 1.5 litre, 3-cylinder motor which produces 114 BHP. Internationally, these will be available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

This new Mini has got a more rigid frame and an invisible roll bar to improve safety, better acoustics and sportier driving dynamics.

Click here to read our review on the 2015 Mini Cooper S.