MINI Cooper Convertible Preview Stevens Point WI

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

Courtesy Nissan
(715) 254-0200
3700 Northpoint Dr
Stevens Point, WI
Courtesy Mazda
(715) 341-4400
5441 US Highway 10 E
Stevens Point, WI
Len Dudas Volkswagen
(715) 344-3410
3305 Main St
Stevens Point, WI
Cooper Motors Inc
(715) 341-0063
532 Division St
Stevens Point, WI
Scaffidi Motors Inc
(715) 344-4100
3733 Stanley St
Stevens Point, WI
Johnson Motors
(715) 246-2261
620 Deere Dr
New Richmond, WI
Ewald Automotive Group
(414) 258-5000
2201 N Mayfair Rd
Milwaukee, WI
Roen Ford-Mercury Inc
(715) 425-6122
660 N Main St
River Falls, WI
Hughes Service Inc
(715) 457-6273
Milladore, WI
Kendall Motors Inc
(608) 463-7245
Kendall, WI


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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