MINI Cooper Convertible Preview Phenix City AL

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

Bishop Sons and Auto Sales
(334) 480-4005
36 Lee Road 236
Phenix City, AL
Glynn Smith Chevrolet-Geo-Jeep-Eagle
(334) 298-5310
Phenix City, AL
Gil's Auto Sales
(334) 297-1860
1712 E 280 Byp
Phenix City, AL
Bailey Don Auto Sales
(334) 297-7711
1106 Broad St
Phenix City, AL
Nick's Auto Sales
(334) 297-9464
Phenix City, AL
Southern Auto Sales
(334) 297-0067
2502 Crawford Rd
Phenix City, AL
Carriages Unlimited
(251) 937-0199
Bay Minette, AL
Premier Truck Centers Inc
(256) 351-6225
13880 Al Highway 20
Madison, AL
Family Nissan
(256) 237-5437
1834 US Highway 78 E
Oxford, AL
Dub's Auto Sales
(251) 456-4115
3901 Saint Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL


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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