MINI One Convertible launched plus MINI range revisions

MINI has launched the MINI One Convertible

It’s at least five minutes since MINI hurled yet another model at us, so with a New Year upon us they’ve obviously decided to see if they can outdo the new model every month they announced in 2009 with the launch of the MINI One Convertible and a bunch of changes across the range to kick off 2010.

The MINI One Convertible is the new starting point for a soft-top MINI and gets the same oily bits as the MINI One – a 97bhp 1.6 litre with a top speed of 114mph and a 0-60mph of a leisurely 11.3 seconds. You can also opt for the new ‘Minimalism’ trim level – only available on the MINI One – in either 75bhp or 97bhp forms. You get Stop-Start and a gear-change indicator plus a set of more aerodynamic wheels.

The MINI Copper S gets a tweak with an extra 9bhp and a 10% cut in emissions. Economy also improves to 40.1mph. This has been achieved by adopting BMW’s Valvetronic system which tweaks the engine’s responses. The MINI Cooper has also been improved – both efficiency and performance – and the MINI One now gets the 1.6 litre.

The first raft of models and changes to the MINI for 2010. Be in no doubt – there will be more models to come and more changes as we go through 2010.

By Cars UK