Coupe, Convertible, and 4 Door
The new edition of the original in the premium small car segment is the main focus of the MINI trade fair presentation at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2018 in Detroit. Showcased at the exhibition stand of the traditionsteeped British brand, it will be a joint premiere for the new MINI Hardtop (combined fuel consumption: 6.0 – 4.8 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 138 – 109 g/km) and the MINI Convertible (combined fuel consumption: 6.3 – 5.2 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 144 – 118 g/km; EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected) at a major international motor show. The update for the current model generation, which also benefits the MINI Hardtop 4 door (combined fuel consumption: 6.2 – 4.8 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 141 – 110 g/km; EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected), ranges from specific design modifications and innovative customisation options through to an extension of the equipment program and the addition of the latest MINI Connected digital services.
The NAIAS in Detroit/USA is traditionally the first globally significant trade show of the year: as the start of the season for the international automotive industry it is pioneering in character. From 20 to 28 January 2018, some 200 exhibitors from all over the world present their latest models, products, technologies and services in the field of individual mobility at the Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center in Detroit.
Update for the original: the new MINI Hardtop, the new MINI Hardtop 4 door, the new MINI Convertible.
MINI starts 2018 by presenting the latest advancements in its models of the small car segment. At the BMW Group's NAIAS press conference at 9.35 am local time on Monday, 15 January 2018, Thomas Felbermair, Head of MINI USA, will present the new MINI Cooper S Hardtop and the new MINI Cooper S Convertible to international media representatives.
With its product substance upgrade, the British premium automobile manufacturer highlights the mature character and distinctive charisma of the latest MINI generation. A black panel for the standard version of the headlights adds a striking accentuation to the front view of the new MINI Hardtop, the new MINI Hardtop 4 door and the new MINI Convertible, while the tail lights feature a new design in conjunction with the LED headlights. As a clear indication of the brand's British origins, the structure of the light sources – likewise in LED technology – takes the form of a Union Jack flag.
Three new metallic finishes supplement the range of body colours. The MINI Cooper S Hardtop on show in Detroit is finished in Solaris Orange metallic, while the MINI Cooper S Convertible featured is in Starlight Blue metallic finish. The variant Emerald Grey metallic is also available for the first time. Another newly available option is Piano Black Exterior. All models of the latest generation also bear the new twodimensionally designed MINI logo at the front and rear, as well as on the steering wheel, central instrument screen and remote control. The range of optional light alloy wheels has been expanded, too.
A touch of fresh interior style is provided by the variant Malt Brown for the Chester leather trim and Color Line as well as for the option MINI Yours Interior Style Piano Black illuminated: it is now also available for the MINI Hardtop and the MINI Hardtop 4 door. This comprises a backlit decorative strip with a Union Jack motif on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
The operating system in the MINI Hardtop, MINI Hardtop 4 door and MINI Convertible now includes a touchscreen function for the display in the central instrument. Telephony with wireless charging is optionally available. The new MINI Connected functions offer a variety of digital services at premium level that is unique in the small car segment. A new feature here is MINI Online, which includes current news and weather reports. In addition to Intelligent Emergency Call and MINI Teleservices, it is now also possible to use Remote Services, Concierge Service and Real Time Traffic Information. The function Send to Car enables planned routes to be sent from a smartphone and other digital touchpoints to the MINI navigation system using the MINI Connected App. Another newly available feature is Apple CarPlay preparation.