The US Checkmate Special Options Package
MINI has recently introduced three special edition models for 2006; the Seven, the Park Lane, and the Checkmate. As expected, MINIUSA has decided not to offer these special editions for the US market. Instead, as we reported last May, the US will get bits and pieces of the special editions in the form of a special options package and a few a la carte options. The majority of these new options will be seen in the new Checkmate special option packages for both the Cooper and the Cooper S. Essentially these packages are the US spec Sport packages with upgraded wheels and trim (inside and out). Here’s the specifics:

Cooper Checkmate Package:
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Sport leather steering wheel
16″ bridge spoke (performance tires)
rear spoiler
roof & mirror cap in black
black bonnet stripes
black checkmate logos
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roof & mirror caps in silver
silver bonnet stripes
silver checkmate logos
sport seats
checkmate dash
front fog lamps
white indicators
checkmate cloth/leather
Cooper S Checkmate Package
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Sport leather steering wheel
17″ flame spoke (performance tires)
roof & mirror cap in black
black bonnet stripes
black checkmate logos
-or-
roof & mirror caps in silver
silver bonnet stripes
silver checkmate logos
checkmate dash
front fog lamps
xenon headlights
white indicators
checkmate cloth/leather

Like the special editions for the rest of the world, the US Checkmate package will include the Space Blue interior trim, dark blue/cloth seats, and exterior stickers. It will also include that exclusive grey and dark blue leather sport steering wheel.
As mentioned above, the US market will receive a few other bits and pieces from the new special editions. For starters it looks as if the US will be getting both the MINI Seven and Park Lane dashboard designs. You can check both dashboards out at the international MINI website (but remember – we won’t get anything but the dash!): [ MINI Park Lane ] [ MINI Seven ]

MINIUSA will also be offering one other key Park Lane option – the Panther Black “English Leather” seats (front and back). MINIUSA will apparently make the seats available as an option across the entire range. It will be a premium seat and most likely priced accordingly.
We should see further official 2006 model year info along with US pricing soon.
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