Riding The Wind

The MINI Cooper Convertible takes the iconic little British car line from sporty to light-heartedly comfortable.

- Paolo F Vergara

With summer hovering on the horizon, there’s the buzz of anticipation to get away from the pressures of urban living. With freeways south and north calling out, open up to the country air with the latest in the MINI convertible small car series: the breezy 192-hp Cooper S Convertible and the athletic 228-hp MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible.

Despite unpredictable weather on the road, one need not fuss as the adaptable soft top opens and closes even at up to 30kph. A balmy breeze over a sky-blue panorama? Check. Rain clouds on the horizon? Check. A light picture-perfect drizzle? Check. The soft top mechanism easily toggles with a switch conveniently placed on the front roof frame.