The MINI has gone through some dramatic changes since its inception more than 50 years ago; it can hardly be called mini anymore given its bigger size. In fact, there is now a MINI sport-utility vehicle available — the Countryman — while the Clubman is pretty hefty too. For my latest MINI test drive, however, I decided to downsize a little to a three-door MINI, and one without a roof. Well, it does have a roof, but it is retractable (in 13 seconds).
If you love the joys of open-topped driving, the MINI Cooper Convertible is the car for you
(Nov 11): Some cars have reputations that can be summed up in one word — “sporty” brings to mind a Ferrari, and “luxury”, a Rolls-Royce. When I think of “fun”, the first car that pops into my head is the MINI, a car known for its go-kart-like driving experience and quirky colours and configurations. So, imagine how much fun it would be to drive a MINI convertible?
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