On August 30th, 2023, MINI Asia and MINI Philippines at the MINI Bonifacio launched the New MINI Convertible Seaside Edition and New MINI Clubman Untold Edition at the Global City Showroom in Taguig.
MINI Convertible Seaside Edition
“With more than 30 years of individual style and top-down driving fun, we are excited to celebrate the anniversary of the MINI Convertible with the Seaside Edition,” said Mr. Daren Ching, Head of MINI Asia. “This sporty classic showcases exclusive equipment and design features in a shimmering blue Caribbean Aqua paint finish or in a light Nanuq White bodycolor. Only 10 units of the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition are available in Manila, promising each lucky owner an unparalleled level of exclusivity.”
“Riding against the tide has always been in our MINI nature – it makes for fun and thrilling drives. Inspired by this spirit, we’re taking our legendary go-kart feeling further with the new limited MINI Convertible Seaside Edition, inspired by breezy, carefree adventures by the beach. We hope that our loyal MINI family in the Philippines will receive this limited-edition model with BIG LOVE and a warm welcome,” said Willy Tee Ten, president of MINI Philippines.
Currently the world’s only premium convertible in the compact car segment, the MINI Convertible embodies individual open-air driving pleasure. In the MINI Cooper S, a 2.0-litre, 178 hp 4-cylinder power unit with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology enables acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds. The black, electrically operated soft top takes things at a more leisurely pace: it can be opened or closed automatically at speeds of up to 30 km/h.
Double decorative stripes in white run from the side doors to the rear of the vehicle, and the exclusive exterior design is rounded off with a unique graphic on the front apron, where a stylised “30” calls attention to the model’s anniversary.
This contrasts elegantly with the maritime-inspired paint finish Caribbean Aqua, emphasising the sporty character of the open-top four-seater. In the Nanuq White finish, the consistently light-coloured bodywork has a particularly elegant appeal: here the MINI Convertible is reminiscent of spotted clouds against a deep-blue summer sky.
The side scuttles with the edition’s discreet “Seaside” lettering pick up on the 30th model anniversary with graphically designed numerals in light and dark blue. Another unique design feature is the exclusive “Seaside” lettering in sporty orange on the rear of the convertible. In addition, the floating wheel caps are constantly still even when the car is in motion, ensuring that the stylised “30” on the wheel caps are presented perfectly at all times.
Upon entering the vehicle, the door sills in edition design with two white stripes and Seaside lettering convey the exclusive aura of the interior. The lower spoke of the sports leather steering wheel features the eponymous “Seaside” lettering of the new MINI edition. The decorative trim strips on the front dashboards with its printed pattern and lettering are another edition-specific design feature. The dashboard pattern also appears on the floor mats in the form of a graphic badge. The Carbon Black leather seats with comfortable knee rolls and armrests in the doors offer comfort for all journeys.
Even away from the vehicle, owners take a piece of the exclusive edition home with them – the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition vehicle key features the edition-specific graphic wave pattern in iridescent blue tones, picking up on both the open atmosphere and the pure elegance of the sea. The integrated “Seaside” lettering further underlines the model’s unique flair – and definitely rules out any potential key mix-ups.
For the driver, the MINI operating system optimises quick and intuitive control of the vehicle functions, audio programme, communication, navigation, and apps. The MINI navigation system ensures that drivers are kept on the best possible route. Apple CarPlay is also available for drivers to stay plugged in on the go. The MINI Convertible Seaside Edition is available locally in the Cooper S variant.
MINI Clubman Untold Edition
“The MINI Clubman Untold Edition, defined by its sleek silhouette and bold accents, is artfully assembled with plenty of room for fun. It is inspired by BIG LOVE – this open-hearted spirit, the motivation to constantly innovate, and the ability to see beauty in individuality. It’s what makes us different, and what’s different about the people who love MINI. We’ve always been inspired by this uniquely MINI way of life, and we’re excited to be celebrating it with our newest special edition,” said Willy Tee Ten, President of MINI Philippines.
The MINI Untold Edition: Sporty understatement.
The versatile qualities of the MINI Clubman, in combination with its stylish design and unique body concept, are highlighted particularly intensively in the Untold Edition. Particularly attractive body paint finishes and alloy wheels, high-quality interior design, and exclusive decorative elements for the exterior and interior complete the MINI Clubman Untold Edition.
The MINI Clubman is an exceptional phenomenon in the premium compact segment. Its modern interpretation of the classic shooting-brake concept combines tradition and subtlety with progressive and lifestyle-oriented characteristics.
The unique body concept with four doors, a particularly long roofline, and split doors at the rear consisting of two side-opening wings not only give the MINI Clubman an extravagant appearance, but also provide a high degree of functionality. Its interior offers seating for five and a generous, variable storage volume that can be expanded from 360 to up to 1,250 liters.
The Untold Edition emphasizes the role of the MINI Clubman as the stylish individualist in its class in an exclusive fashion. The refined sophistication of its design is combined with a powerful sporty look in a new way. The Sage Green metallic paintwork, available for the first time on the MINI Clubman, and the distinctive design of the front and rear aprons inspired by the John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit provide a stylishly sporty look. The hallmark MINI surrounds on the lower body sections are not in their usual black, but a dark shade of green for the first time.
The five narrow, parallel sport stripes running centrally across the bonnet and roof are also specific features of the Untold Edition. The side scuttles, manufactured using a high-quality 3D-printing process, have a specific stripe pattern. This exclusive graphic also features on the door sill trims as well as in the logo projected from the door mirrors.
The 18-inch alloy wheels in Untold Spoke design with bicolour surfaces in the Jet Black/Refined Brass combination have also been developed exclusively for the edition vehicle. This colour scheme is also used for the radiator grille surround and the radiator crossbar, as well as for the “Clubman” lettering on the split doors at the rear. The Piano Black exterior equipment with door handles, exhaust tailpipes, MINI logos and model lettering in black is an integral part of the Untold Edition.
Sports seats in the exclusive MINI Yours Leather Lounge Sage Green transfer the powerful exterior character to the interior of the edition vehicles. Light-coloured seams and piping as well as textile inserts in the upper and outer areas of the seat backrests create a particularly stylish seat surface look. In the cockpit, illuminated accent strips in Sage Green and exclusively designed interior surfaces with a subtle striped pattern and green colour scheme are combined. Another stylish visual accentuation are the surrounds of the air vents in Refined Brass. The bottom spoke of the Nappa sports leather steering wheel as well as the floor mats feature an edition emblem.
Advanced technology available across the board.
The MINI Convertible Seaside Edition and MINI Clubman Untold Edition are fitted with the MINI navigation system, ensuring that drivers are kept on the best possible route. Wireless Apple CarPlay is also available for drivers to stay plugged in on the go, and wireless charging ensures that their phone is kept charged as well. Both are also equipped with Driving Assistant —this camera-based system increases safety on the road by recognising and reporting speed limits. The collision warning and pedestrian warning systems with city braking function make it easier to avoid dangerous situations, particularly in city traffic. Notable features include Park Distance Control with sensors at the rear and the rear view camera, as well as cruise control with braking function.
The lane departure warning feature helps the driver stay safely on the chosen course. To prevent unintentional lane departure, the system registers markings at the edge of the lane and alerts the driver if there is a risk of deviation by vibrating the steering wheel.
Price and Specifications
| MINI Cooper S Convertible Seaside Edition | PHP 3,720,000.00 |
Four-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharging, direct injection, VALVETRONIC), 7-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with double clutch.
Capacity: 1,998 cc.
Max output: 178 hp at 5,000-6,000 rpm.
Max torque: 280 Nm at 1,350-4,200 rpm.
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds.
Top speed: 230 km/h.
Average fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100 km.
CO2 emissions: 162 g/km.
| MINI Cooper S Clubman Untold Edition | PHP 3,800,000.00 |
Four-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharging, direct injection, VALVETRONIC), 7-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with double clutch.
Capacity: 1,998 cc.
Max output: 178 hp at 5,000-6,000 rpm.
Max torque: 280 Nm at 1,350-4,200 rpm.
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.
Top speed: 228 km/h.
Average fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100 km.
CO2 emissions: 141 g/km.
