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MINI Cabrio Interior Trim In Depth

Sections: Uncategorized Feb 25th, 2004 12 Comments

This info comes from the latest MINI PR release:

Finished with top-quality materials and the most refined surfaces, the interior of the new MINI Cabrio comes in three different colors: Blue, Beige, and Black. The dashboard and parts of the door linings are available in Silver, Anthracite, and with wood and aluminium-style trim.

Moving on to the seat upholstery, a choice of 3 different cloth covers, 3 combinations of cloth and leather, as well as three leather options in various colour combinations offer a broad margin for individual wishes and preferences.

Like the exterior, the interior is also available as an option with an attractive Chrome Package, trim in high-gloss chrome comprising features such as the rev counter surrounds, the surrounds on the central instruments and the cupholders accentuating the classic character of the car.

The Cockpit Chrono Package also available as an option emphasizes the sporting and elegant ambience within the MINI Convertible: In this case the central instrument features two circular dials presenting the level of fuel in the tank, oil and coolant temperature, as well as oil pressure. The speedometer is moved next to the rev counter on the steering column, the particular feeling of sports motoring being further accentuated in this case by the optional three-spoke leather sports steering wheel.

Be rest assured that those of the us in the United States won't see the leather/cloth combo. That being said the real interesting bit of info here is the “aluminum trim” which sounds as if it may be a new and previously unseen option.

A couple other additions to the interior that weren't mentioned in the official press release are the added storage areas. There's one below the row of toggle switches and another just below the handle of the parking brake. Look for more info in the coming days and weeks about these details.

GJR Feb 26th, 2004 Link

I'm particularly interested in the chrome package. I've been holding off on buying the aftermarket alternative (on coopertuning.de) to see what MINI will offer in terms of a retrofit.

The aftermarket version is real metal, whereas MINI's version will probably be chromed plastic, judging from all the other chrome features standard on the Cooper. Hopefully the price will be lower in that case. :)

Ryan Feb 26th, 2004 Link

So the burnt orange that we have seen in these interior photos is not going to be available??

Gabe Feb 26th, 2004 Link

When they say “the new MINI Cabrio comes in three different colors” I think they're referring to the dashboard and the door trim and not the seats etc. Many of these PR releases start out in German and some of their terminology isn't the same as ours.

Chris Feb 26th, 2004 Link

There's a big hole below the steering wheel – Another storage bin? And i just installed a Euro parcel shelf…

Cool Stuff.

Gabe Feb 26th, 2004 Link

That's been out for awhile everywhere but the US. It was actually delivered on 70+ US MINIs by accident during Dec of 2002. The all had to be brought back into dealers and the part swapped out. Seems it was never approved for sale (like the parcel shelf).

For my money the parcel shelf is much better.

Greg Feb 26th, 2004 Link

Has any info been released about whether the optional chrono gauge package can be retrofitted to 2004 and earlier MINI Coopers?

Gabe Feb 26th, 2004 Link

Rumor has it that the chrome package will be available as an accessory to be retrofitted on older MINIs. I stress this is just a rumor I've heard.

Chris Carlozzi Feb 26th, 2004 Link

Thanks for the 411 Gabe, yeah I'm diggin' the parcel shelf(with the aux-in wired into it) – my iPod is finally more usefull.

Greg Feb 26th, 2004 Link

Thanks, Gabe. Actually, I was wondering about the chrono (not chrome) gauge package – I happen to like having the oil temp/pressure gauges and moving the speedo to the steering column. Would be cool if this could be retrofitted.

Gabe Feb 26th, 2004 Link

sorry – totally misread your question. I don't believe it will be something easily retrofitted.

nfo Feb 27th, 2004 Link

it would be too sweet if some of these options were avail for the non convertible '05 models! anybody heard anything about color coded wheel arches becoming an option as well???

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MINI Cabrio Interior Trim In Depth

Sections: Uncategorized Feb 25th, 2004 12 Comments

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