A couple days ago we learned about the new front HID Xenon lights and the Cabrio roof. Now lets take a look the overall design changes that'll we'll see on the new 2005 MINI Cabrio (via MINI Press):

The MINI Convertible is naturally a particularly emotional MINI – a car with unique flair and numerous features reflecting the agility, joy of life and elegance so crucial to the character of this charming four-seater.
Everything under one roof.

When closed, the roof of the MINI Convertible is a little bit lower than the roof on the fixed-head models. This makes the Convertible even more dynamic and muscular in its appearance, adding a very appealing sporting touch. Rising slightly to the rear, the waistline gives the car a powerful, performance-oriented profile accentuated by the chrome strip running round the entire window line.

Thanks to the design and structure of its body, this open four-seater does not require a B-pillar. As a result, the car looks even more generous and outgoing and conveys an even greater feeling of spaciousness with the roof both closed and open.
There can be no doubt, of course, that the MINI Convertible comes out best with the roof down. The steeply raked windscreen, the aerial integrated in the front window frame, the slightly rising side-line, the rollbars, and the carefully folding roof all act together to give this attractive four-seater the looks of a classic convertible. And thanks to the elaborate Z-design folding mechanism, there is no need for a tonneau cover protecting the roof when open.

At the rear twin rollbars made of high-strength aluminium pipes and integrating the headrests give the passengers optimum protection. Like in a roadster, these intentionally visible rollbars clearly bear out the high safety potential the MINI Convertible is able to offer.