MINI Cooper Convertible Preview Lawrenceville GA

A redesigned MINI Cooper Convertible, now based on the same second-generation platform as the Cooper and Clubman, debuts with new sheetmetal, upgraded and refined powerplants, and an out-of-sight rollover safety bar.

Local Companies

US Auto Sales Inc
(678) 407-0139
2875 University Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA
West Pike Auto Sales Inc
(770) 277-1948
424 W Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA
Royal Crown Motors
(770) 921-4777
3664 Club Dr Ste 205E
Lawrenceville, GA
Breezy's Auto Sales
(770) 513-2196
1293 Whisperwood Ln
Lawrenceville, GA
U S Auto Sales
(770) 962-9121
2875 University Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA
Southeast Financial Funding
(770) 277-5577
584 Buford Dr
Lawrenceville, GA
Auto Plaza Inc
(770) 822-0970
508 Buford Dr
Lawrenceville, GA
Arrington & Blount Ford Inc
(770) 963-1828
2300 University Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA
Ron's Auto Sales Inc
(770) 237-5542
366 W Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA
Nash Chevrolet
(770) 963-9266
630 Scenic Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA


Critical Knowledge:
  • Redesigned convertible built on the "Mk II" platform
  • Integrated sliding roof functions like a sunroof
  • Roof can fold in 15 seconds at speeds up to 20 mph
  • New hidden protective rollover bar
  • Next-generation 4-cylinder engines
  • "Openometer" records time spent with roof down
  • Up to 24 cubic feet of cargo space
  • Available in April of 2009

Introduction
Fifty years after the small, economical, and go-kart like Morris Mini-Minor was launched, BMW reinvented the brand and launched its own version of the MINI (all capital letters signify BMW's MINI brand). Mixing updated chassis technology, modern safety advances, and the original Mini's small-car formula, a brand-new MINI "Mk I" was launched in 2001 (2002 model year) as a 3-door hatchback. Four years later, in 2005, the MINI Convertible was launched on the same "Mk I" chassis. The innovative drop-top featured a large convertible cloth roof that folded onto the rear of the chassis (staying true to the original) and a heated glass rear window. Top down, two prominent fixed roll hoops extended from behind the rear seats to protect passengers in the event the vehicle overturned. While an obvious safety benefit, they significantly blocked rear visibility.

An all-new, second-generation "Mk II" MINI Cooper hatchback model debuted in 2007. However, the MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible continued on the original "Mk I" platform through 2008. That changed in early 2009 when MINI presented the all-new "Mk II" Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. New sheetmetal and powerplants distinguish the old from the new. Notably absent on the new model are the visible rear safety roll bars. For 2009, they are discreetly replaced by a new concealed rollover protection bar which increases outward visibility. The all-new MINI Cooper Convertible is expected in showrooms in April of 2009.

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