MINI Malaysia celebrates the original 2007 Sidewalk Edition of the first generation of the MINI Convertible with a 2020 version, with only 20 units available for the Malaysian market. With sales tax exemption, the price of the new MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition is RM285,899.47 (excluding insurance premium).
Painted in the youthful Deep Laguna metallic colour, the exclusive version provides a fresh interpretation of rgw MINI’s charm and style with a nod to its rich heritage. Individual side scuttles in the design further enhance the variant’s extroverted appearance as well.
Topless in 18 seconds
The MINI Yours Soft-top offers protection against rain and sun when in closed position. At the touch of a button, it opens electrically within 18 seconds even with the car moving at up to 30 km/h. The black soft-top roof features an interwoven ‘Sidewalk’ pattern in Titanium Grey.
The sporty bonnet stripes, embellished with a geometric pattern, put an individual spin while the 17-inch light-alloy Scissor Spoke 2-tone wheels are also a specific design feature of this exclusive edition.
Brisk performance, frugal consumption
The powerful 2-litre 4-cylinder MINI TwinPower Turbo engine, paired with a 7-speed Steptronic automatic transmission, produces up to 192 bhp/280 Nm to allow the driver to fully enjoy the kart-like dynamics which the Mini is famous for. The 0 to 100 km/h time is claimed to be 7.1 seconds while the maximum speed is 230 km/h. And in spite of this brisk performance character, fuel consumption is as good as 17.5 kms/litre.
Sung cabin for four
Inside, the snug cabin has exclusive MINI Yours Leather Lounge Sidewalk seats in anthracite, combined with contrasting seams in Petrol and Energetic Yellow. The Petrol paint effect also embellishes the door trims, with doormats in matching dark Petrol surrounds contrasted by Energetic Yellow seams.
The sports steering wheel bearing the Sidewalk logo and contract seams in Petrol further accentuate the sportiness of the New MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition, along with the stylishly decorative cockpit trim in Petrol finish.
Feature-rich environment
Standard features include LED headlamps, LED front and rear foglamps, an interior lighting package with 12-colour ambient lighting, as well as the MINI Driving Modes, automatic air conditioning, a height-adjustable front passenger seat, wireless charger and a storage compartment package.
To add to its exclusivity, there is the range-topping Wired Package that consists of the 8.8-inch MINI Visual Boost with Navigation System. This can be operated via the intuitive touchscreen, the MINI controller or even via Voice Control.
Additionally, with Apple CarPlay, owners can connect their iPhone to the infotainment system and use the MINI Visual Boost to access apps on the phone. Music selections from the phone can be heard through the Harman Kardon 12-speaker sound system tuned to deliver high-quality reproduction even with the top down.
Connected with 4G SIM technology
With MINI Connected, there’s built-in 4G SIM technology, allowing Intelligent Emergency Call with automatic detection of the car’s location and accident severity. This will help rescue teams to locate the car faster in the event of an accident.
MINI Online and MINI TeleServices can also be accessed and the current update of the MINI Connected App offers an exceptionally wide range of digital services such as sending navigation destinations from smartphone to vehicle and receiving information regarding the ideal departure time, as well as Remote Services.
As with all cars purchased from authorised MINI dealerships in Malaysia, the MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition is covered by a 5-year Roadside Assistance programme. This has a comprehensive list of services that include a 24-hour/365 days-a-year Accident and Help on the Phone and On the Spot Hotline, free towing services when needed (over 200 kms from residential home), replacement vehicle, seamless mobility, accommodation, mobility services solutions as well as repatriation services.
Purchasers can choose Balloon Financing from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia. Based on a 5-year tenure with 80% financing, ownership of the MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition starts from RM 3,266.00 per month (terms and conditions apply).
Bookings for the limited number of units can be made at selected authorised MINI dealerships as well as the MINI Online Shop from today.
Visit MINI.MY to know more about other models available in Malaysia.
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