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2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Features Review

June 4, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

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Standard power windows and locks, plus keyless entry
Cars.com

More than 200 options and accessories
Automobile Magazine

A plethora of accessories and packages are available
Motor Trend

Customization and personalization have been hallmarks of the MINI lineup since the brand was brought back from the dead several years ago, and for MINI 2009 is more of the same (in a very good way).

Automotive experts surveyed by TheCarConnection.com are invariably impressed by the sheer number of customization options available for the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible. While the list of available extras is extensive, the standard features on the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible lineup are exciting in their own right. Cars.com reports that the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible comes with "standard power windows and locks, plus keyless entry," along with "standard air conditioning with a climate-controlled glove box." An aux-input jack for the stereo system comes standard as well, and ConsumerGuide declares that the MINI Cooper S Convertible just brims with "character." One character-enhancing standard feature on the MINI 2009 Convertible lineup is the Openometer, which Cars.com says "tracks how much time you've driven with the top down."

Aside from the standard features, options abound on the MINI Cooper S Convertible and the rest of MINI's drop tops. Motor Trend says "a plethora of accessories and packages are available" to MINI owners, all of which are "designed to let personalization run wild." One essential feature for cold-weather driving is the pair of seat heaters, which Edmunds considers "industrial-strength," and "when used with the car's conventional heater, we hear they're capable of transforming a winter day in Austria into a spring day on Spain's Costa del Sol."

Other options include "at least a dozen standard interior/exterior color combinations," according to Automobile Magazine, as well as a premium 10-speaker stereo, a navigation system, and a USB iPod interface. The only problem with the options is that they can quickly escalate the price of the already-expensive 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible lineup.

Conclusion

With so many options available, it's very easy to design a one-of-a-kind 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Standard power windows and locks, plus keyless entryCars.comMore than 200 options and accessoriesAutomobile MagazineA plethora of accessories and packages are availableMotor Trend Customization and personalization have been hallmarks of the MINI lineup since the brand was brought back from the dead several years ago, and for MINI 2009 is more of the same (in a very good way). Automotive experts surveyed by TheCarConnection.com are invariably impressed by the sheer number of customization options available for the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible. While the list of available extras is extensive, the standard features on the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible lineup are exciting in their own right. Cars.com reports that the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible comes with "standard power windows and locks, plus keyless entry," along with "standard air conditioning with a climate-controlled glove box." An aux-input jack for the stereo system comes standard as well, and ConsumerGuide declares that the MINI Cooper S Convertible just brims with "character." One character-enhancing standard feature on the MINI 2009 Convertible lineup is the Openometer, which Cars.com says "tracks how much time you've driven with the top down." Aside from the standard features, options abound on the MINI Cooper S Convertible and the rest of MINI's drop tops. Motor Trend says "a plethora of accessories and packages are available" to MINI owners, all of which are "designed to let personalization run wild." One essential feature for cold-weather driving is the pair of seat heaters, which Edmunds considers "industrial-strength," and "when used with the car's conventional heater, we hear they're capable of transforming a winter day in Austria into a spring day on Spain's Costa del Sol." Other options include "at least a dozen standard interior/exterior color combinations," according to Automobile Magazine, as well as a premium 10-speaker stereo, a navigation system, and a USB iPod interface. The only problem with the options is that they can quickly escalate the price of the already-expensive 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible lineup. ConclusionWith so many options available, it's very easy to design a one-of-a-kind 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible. 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile Magazine: " MINI design team, forty-some strong, has done excellent work" Road & Track: " Convertible roof can be fully opened in just 15 sec. at speeds of up to 20 mph" Cars.com: "Standard Openometer that tracks how ...

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Other Choices:

As an extremely unique, classically styled, not inexpensive little open-air coupe, the MINI Cooper Convertible proves a challenge when finding a competitive set. But the Ford Mustang Convertible pops to mind; while the Mustang's muscle car mission contrasts with the MINI's less-is-more ethos, the Mustang possesses style in droves and offers an exciting driving experience—with less fuel efficiency and more weight. The Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible hews close to the classic Beetle's shape, but offers much more charm than it does fun driving dynamics. Or if you yearn for a convertible but don't want to make the sacrifices of driving a soft top in winter, consider the Volkswagen Eos and its wonderful, tight retractable hardtop. The Eos is neither that sporty-feeling to drive or particularly head-turning, though. Finally, you could consider a classic roadster, such as the Mazda Miata. Though it comes only as a two-seater, it's perhaps the closest to the MINI Cooper's lightweight joy, its controls and responses a seeming extension of the driver's wishes.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  Kingoftheroad88 #1, Posted: 10/12/2009

    The greatest thing about this car is its cockpit!!! Outer design is also not bad!

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