Carsales Staff•14 Feb 2014
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SPY PICS: MINI cabrio on the way
The convertible version of the third-generation MINI due here in April has been spotted undergoing winter testing near the Arctic CircleAutomedia spy photographers have captured these images of the cabriolet version of the third generation MINI undergoing winter testing in whiteout conditions near the Arctic Circle.
Continuing as a power-operated four-seat rag-top, the cabriolet MINI basically replicates the hardtop version in every way apart from the roof, and the relocation of the centre stop light onto the upper boot lid.
The open-air MINI is expected to be available in base Cooper form using the new, BMW-developed 100kW/220Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo powerplant in the entry-level versions, with the 141kW/280Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder version reserved for the Cooper S. The Cooper Cabriolet should also be available with the new 85kW/270Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-diesel as well.
With a larger body, a new suspension system and notable increases in both passenger and luggage space, the next MINI sees a maturing of the brand that will give it more appeal across a wider range of potential buyers.
Expected to make its European debut during the year, the MINI Cabriolet should appear in Australia not long afterwards, maybe just in time for summer. The hatchback models of the third-generation MINI are due to arrive in Australia around April.
– with Automedia
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