Buyer’s Guide: 2013 MINI Convertible

NEW FOR 2013:

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BMW Canada does not provide change information for the 2013 MINI Convertible.

The MINI Cooper is available as Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works. The Cooper is also available as the Cooper Hardtop, covered in a separate entry.

All use a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that is naturally-aspirated in the Cooper models and turbocharged in the S and JCW models, with six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic transmission.

Features on the Cooper include airbags (front and front seat), four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, automatic stability control and traction control, cornering brake control, dynamic stability control, electronic braking force distribution control, roll-over protection system, runflat tires, twin horns, mirror caps in body colour, chrome exterior door handles, power mirrors, heated rear window, chrome grille, black side air inlets, softtop with fully automatic electric actuation sliding-roof function, chrome tailgate handle, tailgate with low loading sill, door sill finishers with model-related inscription in metal look, gearshift/parking brake in Sensatec, leatherette upholstery, sports leather steering wheel, multi-link rear axle, electronic power steering, six-speed manual transmission, single chrome exhaust outlet, height-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, multi-function steering wheel with cruise control, sports leather steering wheel, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, Always Open timer, heated mirrors and washer nozzles, trip computer, one-touch up-and-down side windows, push-button start, auxiliary input, and Bluetooth hands free.

Cooper S adds park distance control, honeycomb radiator grille, chrome ‘S’ side air inlets, body-colour tailgate handle, sport button, chrome dual exhaust, turbocharged engine, white indicator lenses, heated front seats, sport seats, rain sensor with auto headlamps, and stainless steel pedals and footrest.

John Cooper Works adds electronic differential locking control, John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit, chrome side air inlets, piano black interior trim, central exhaust outlet, bi-xenon headlights, and auto dimming interior mirror.