To celebrate30th anniversary the first generation Mini convertible, Mini is launching a new special series called Mini Convertible Seaside Edition, equipped with exclusive equipment and style. It is inspired by the pleasure of driving outdoors by the sea and is available in two exterior colors: Caribbean Aqua or Nanuq White.

This special limited edition Seaside features a double white stripe on the body as well specific logo on the front bumper with a stylized number “30” in honor of this anniversary. The side vents also get Seaside branding and the ’30’ logo, as does the tailgate, which gets a bright orange ‘Seaside’ decal.

Mini Cabrio Seaside Edition: special style

To complete the exterior style, Wheels 18 inches The special ‘Pulse Spoke’ feature new center caps that also feature the colors of this special edition. There is inside specific thresholds featuring a double white stripe and ‘Seaside’ signature in bright orange.

The black leather seats “Carbon Black” favorably contrasts with the “Caribbean Aqua” and “Nanuq White” body colors, and there are specific decorative stickers with a textured pattern and the inscription “30 years of convertible” on the dashboard.

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Mini Cabrio Seaside Edition: two engines

The sports leather steering wheel also features a “Seaside” insert, and the “30” logo of this special edition can also be found on the floor mats. Finally, car key specific: it has a textured pattern in iridescent blue tones and features the “30” logo of this special series.

Under the hood, a choice between versions is offered Cooper and its 3-cylinder gasoline engine 136 horsepoweras well as versions Cooper S and its 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine and 178 horsepowerwhich allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.

Mini Cabrio Seaside Edition: Only 3000 copies

The Mini Cabrio Seaside Edition is now available to order in France at a starting price from 42,000 euros for the version Mini Cooper Cabrio Seaside Edition 136 hp, and from 46,200 euros for the Mini Cooper S Cabrio Seaside Edition 178 hp. The first deliveries are expected in February 2023.

Mini Cabrio Seaside Edition will be only 3,000 were produced, including 180 models for France. Specifically, there will be 122 Mini Cooper Cabrios (61 in “Nanuq White” and 61 in “Caribbean Aqua”), as well as 58 Mini Cooper S Cabrios (29 in “Nanuq White” and 29 in “Caribbean Aqua”).

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