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MINI Convertible Convertible (2004-2008) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £13,190 - £23,735
Used prices £604 - £3,878
Road tax cost £305 - £415
Insurance group 17 - 36
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 352 - 440 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Funky retro image, quick roof action, fun to drive

CONS

Terrible rear visibilty with the roof up, noisy on the motorway, pointless back seats

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

If there’s one thing guaranteed to make a popular car more popular still, lopping off its roof is a sure fire bet. Unlike the old Mini which had a pram like contraption it called a roof this new model gets a two-stage work of engineering art. And if you don’t fancy the full convertible mode, then it can be partially retracted at the touch of a button.

A range of new colours are available and there’s more scope to customise the interior than before.