Mini fans in South Africa are in for a treat as the British marque is preparing to launch not one but 3 unique Edition models across its range at the same time.
The Mini 3-door, 5-door, convertible and the all-electric Cooper SE will be offered as the Resolute Edition. The Mini Clubman Untold Edition and the Countryman Untamed Edition will also be available to buyers.
Each Edition will have its own distinct character with specific styling cues (including striking colours and wheel designs) and decorative elements which are also carried over to the interior. Over and above the standard features, customers will be able to build on the specification with model-specific Comfort, Driver Assistance and Connected Packages. Furthermore, features such as a panoramic sunroof, Harmon Kardon HiFi speaker sound system, adaptive chassis and a Steptronic sport transmission can also be had if you wish.
Key features for the Mini Resolute Edition include a traditional-style colour scheme and Mini has done away with chrome elements (also for future models). The Resolute Edition in Rebel Green, which was an exclusive colour for the Mini JCW, combines a Pepper White Roof and white side mirror housings on the Mini 3- and 5-door versions. The roof and mirrors on the Mini Convertible Resolute Edition are finished in black. Other details include Resolute Bronze finishes seen on the headlight surrounds, grille, side scuttles, door handles, tailgate and tail lights.
Furthermore, the Resolute Edition features bonnet stripes and parallel line patterns on the door sills in shades of gold with the “RESOLUTE” lettering making it clear that this is an Edition model. The Resolute Edition rides on 18-inch alloy wheels in a Pulse Spoke Black design while the Cooper SE gains 17-inch alloy wheels in Electric Collection Spoke design. Alternatively, Mini will also offer 17-inch alloy wheels in Tentacle Spoke Black design for all models.
Moving inside, the Resolute Edition gains sports seats finished in Black Pearl Light Chequered fabric and leather combination. The Mini Yours Leather Lounge in Carbon Black is also offered as an option. The Nappa sports leather steering wheel gains an Edition emblem and the headliner in the 3- and 5-door models is finished in anthracite.
The Mini Clubman Untold Edition gains a Sage Green metallic body colour as well as a reworked front and rear apron inspired by the JCW Aerodynamic Kit. The lower body surrounds are finished in dark green for the first time and 5 narrow parallel sport stripes are seen on the bonnet and roof. The 18-inch alloy wheels sport a Untold Spoke design with bi-colour surfaces in Jet Black and Refined Brass combination. This scheme is also used for the grille surround and on the radiator crossbar on the Clubman S and Clubman JCW. A black roof and black mirror caps will be offered as an option. Other details include piano black door handles and exhaust tips while the Mini logos and model lettering is also in black.
Inside, the Untold Edition gains the Mini Yours Leather Lounge Sage Green to match its exterior hue. The seats gain light-coloured seams and piping for a stylish look. Customers can also opt for sports seats as part of the Mini Yours Leather Lounge Carbon Black. Other details include a Refined Brass finish for the venitaltion surrounds, illuminated accent strips in Sage Green as well as a badged Nappa sports steering wheel and floor mats bearing the Edition emblem. More so, features such as adaptive LED headlights, Mini Excitement Package and Mini Driving Modes is also included.
The Countryman Untamed is ready for adventure and features an exclusive Momentum Grey metallic body colour and elements such as the lower air intake, underside guard, air curtain inserts, side skirts, reflector inserts and the lower insert the rear apron feature the same Momentum Grey finish.
The Untamed Edition can also be identified by 4 diagonal stripes in Frozen Bluestone on the lower door section and the ‘Untamed’ inscription is set in a mountain-inspired graphic implying the model’s adventurous intent. The Untamed Edition rides on 18-inch alloy wheels in Untamed 2-tone design with burnished surfaces. The roof, mirror housings, roof rails and headlight housing are finished in black while a Piano Black Exterior option will also be offered.
Inside, the Untamed Edition combines a Highland Green interior with blue and green contrasting stitching seen on the sports seats as part of the Mini Yours Leather Lounge finish but buyers can also opt for the MINI Yours Leather Lounge Carbon Black trim. The model also gains illuminated decorative elements with a landscape pattern in Frozen Bluestone while accent strips in the cockpit are finished in Frozen Blue metallic and the door trim is finished in Arctic Silver metallic.
Other details include ‘Untamed’ lettering on the seats, floor mats and bottom spoke of the Nappa sports leather steering wheel as well as a 3D embossed landscape pattern on the door sills. The Untamed Edition will also be offered with Mini’s Light Package, the MINI Excitement Package and the MINI Driving Modes.
The Mini Edition models are expected to arrive in South Africa simultaneously in the third quarter of 2022. We will keep you updated as soon as pricing details are released.
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