Limited Edition Sidewalk Convertible

[radfordmini]

Greetings all you potential convertible buyers. Thought you may be interested in this:

MINI Convertible Sidewalk models.

Mini has announced a top-of-the-range addition to its convertible line-up, due to be presented for the first time at the Detroit motor show.

Available in One, Cooper and Cooper S guises, the Sidewalk model includes leather upholstery, 17-inch alloys, a multi-function leather steering wheel and sports seats.

The Sidewalk also boasts the option of a CVT transmission, while the Cooper version can be fitted with a six-speed auto' gearbox.

Sidewalk models weigh in about six grand more than their base model equivalent, which Mini says in a saving of some £2,000 over specifying the options independently.

There's pictures of them on Topgear, Pistonhead and Autocar websites. They look very snazzy!

R

[Peter2002IBMC]

Looks Interesting, not usre what is going on around the side repeaters though...

Top Gear | Sidewalk surfing

Peter

[Chanster]

The sidewalk I believe will be available for spring/summer 2007. I think that you will be also have a choice of exterior colours.....

Looks alright

Chanster

[Cobby Park Lane]

oooh oooh it looks like a park lane convertible....well the inside does!

[smartbomb]

Interesting, glad to see the limited editions along the same themes as the original. Can we expect a MINI Advantage for Wimbledon ?

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Chanster (original)

The sidewalk I believe will be available for spring/summer 2007. I think that you will be also have a choice of exterior colours.....

Looks alright

Chanster

The sidewalk is the expected special end of line edition that Paul had hinted at previously, just surprised to see MINI release it this early as isn't the Convertible supposed to last until AW08?

Its a dodgy name IMO, but at least it doesn't look like the old sidewalk

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by smartbomb (original)

Interesting, glad to see the limited editions along the same themes as the original. Can we expect a MINI Advantage for Wimbledon ?

Wasn't the British Open the unoffical tennis style limited edition?

Next year would be a good year for a Wimbledon tie in, as they celebrate 130 at Wimbledon

[Hat]

poo brown interior? i like it

[ONED]

Would like to see the wheels stationary!

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original)

Would like to see the wheels stationary!

look like anthracite crown spokes

[MINIAC]

I like the fact that the armrest matches the seats and they didn't go overboard making the door panels match ...

[smartbomb]

We had the British open to, which had the full length canvas roof so would be apt ?
Just hope the similarities end there.....!

[ONED]

What about a Canvas sunroof on an R56 instead of glass??

[Ianking]

The new sidewalk would look good with piano black inside, I do like the seats though

[Cobby Park Lane]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ianking (original)

The new sidewalk would look good with piano black inside, I do like the seats though

The seats are the park lane ones, but in brown leather rather than black. If they are as comfy as the park lane ones they will be really good.....