Gives you goose bumps even when it's standing still: the MINI Cooper Convertible is positively dripping with highlights, including the chrome radiator grille and revolutionary LED rear lights. And with the soft top down, the elegant, sporty interior, including central speedo, is there for all to admire.

As fresh-faced as ever: the large hexagonal grille with chrome-plated bars and one-piece look, powerful lower grille and elliptical headlights make up the familiar front of the MINI Cooper Convertible. The MINI typical steep windscreen guarantees a clearer view of the road ahead and an even fresher fresh-air feeling - with none of the draughtiness. In addition, there's no danger of occupants banging their head when getting in and out of the car.

Following the principles of typical MINI proportions, the "wheel at each corner" allows minimal overhangs at front and rear and low center of gravity making for a customary bullish MINI stance. With all that driving fun to go round, it's a good job the MINI Convertible was made to seat four. Open-air thrills in black and white: 121 HP at 6000 rpm, from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 198 km/h. Wide track, long wheelbase, short overhangs, low centre of gravity and "a wheel in each corner" – in other words, a natural athlete.