MINI Convertible
The MINI Convertible is one of the last few affordable drop-tops on the market along with the Mazda MX-5, Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. It comes standard with a turbocharged 1.5-litre triple-cylinder engine that produces 134 horsepower, while the sportier Cooper S and John Cooper Works feature a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder delivering 189 horsepower and 228 horsepower, respectively. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual as well as seven- and eight-speed automatics.
MINI Convertible
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$37,990 |
| Fees | CA$2,135 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$715/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 l I-3 |
| Power | 134 hp @ 4,500 rpm (100 kW) |
| Torque | 162 lb·ft @ 1,480 – 4,100 rpm (220 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Convertible |
| Category | Compact sports car, Convertible, Subcompact luxury car |
| Assembly | Oxford, GB |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 578 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 177 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | not available |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electronic variable assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/55R16 |
| Rear tires | P195/55R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 3,837 mm (151″) |
| Width | 1,727 mm (68″) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm (98″) |
| Weight | 1,313 kg (2,895 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | between 160 l and 215 l |
| Fuel tank | 44 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 8.4 s |
| Top speed | 206 km/h (128 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |