The All New MINI Convertible On Test

The All New MINI Convertible On Test
 

The All New MINI Convertible On Test

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By Sam Hardy
Jul 26, 2007

The All New MINI Convertible On Test mini

Once again, the mechanism will be fully automatic, with no need for the driver to release any catches in order to raise or lower the lid. And the set-up will also incorporate an electrically operated sunroof – which, as you can see from our pictures, rolls the top back to just behind the heads of front seat occupants.

Unlike metal-roofed rivals such as the Peugeot 207 CC, the MINI doesn’t have a rakish windscreen. That will mean the Con­vert­ible will continue to offer owners impressive forward visibility, plus the kind of exposed open-top feel associated with a traditional convertible.

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