The interior design of the new MINI Convertibles focuses on minimalist details and textile surfaces. This is part of the new "Charismatic Simplicity" design language of the entire MINI family with fewer components, clever design, and high-quality workmanship. Three key elements structure the cockpit: A sporty steering wheel, the central OLED display, and the classic, newly designed toggle switch bar.
Directly behind the steering wheel, the Head-up Display projects all relevant information into the driver's field of vision. This means that the dashboard on the driver's side does not require an additional instrument panel and, in keeping with the open-top driving fun, allows a clear view to the front. The textile surfaces in the cockpit are based on a newly developed knitted material and create a pleasant atmosphere. The two-tone fabric is made from recycled polyester and has an easy-care texture.
Comfortable seats for the driver and front passenger add to the modern, airy feel of the well-designed cockpit. There is a choice of grey or black seats in a combination of synthetic leather and textile silhouette in blue. The JCW sport seats are available in beige and Nightshade Blue synthetic leather with contrasting stitching.
High-resolution OLED display with touch function.
The new central instrument in the cockpit of the MINI Convertibles combine innovative technologies in an extremely flat design. The high-quality 240 mm (9.45 inch) diameter glass surface allows the driver and front passenger to operate all vehicle functions conveniently by touch or voice. The innovative MINI Operating System 9 simplifies connectivity and brings apps and digital content from the smartphone to the display. This turns the MINI Interaction Unit into both a comfort and experience center.
Thanks to advanced OLED technology, the contents of the display are high-contrast and easy to see, even with the soft top open and in bright sunlight. Speed is displayed at the top of the screen, and tapping on the speed display opens a large full-screen speedometer that focuses on the driving experience.
The other widgets are shown in thumbnail view in the Home menu, to the left and right of the current menu function. These can be moved to the center and selected by means of a horizontal swiping movement. In the lower area of the OLED display, the menu items Navigation, Media, Telephone and Climate can be selected directly at any time.
MINI Experience Modes create immersive driving experiences.
Seven MINI Experience Modes can be selected to change the interior ambience and highlight different aspects of the MINI Convertibles - even with the top down. The design of the OLED display changes depending on the selected setting and focusses on specially designed driving experiences. In Go-Kart Mode there is a highly dynamic focus on MINI’s racing DNA, for example. The display as well as the dashboard and the interior door panels are then dominated by the colors anthracite and red, while specific analogue displays for driving dynamics complement this John Cooper Works-inspired MINI Experience Mode.
To achieve this, two projector units behind the round instrument panel beam special illuminated graphics with different patterns and colors onto the dashboard when the top is closed. Changes are made to the color scheme of the light patterns and to the ambient lighting in the entire interior depending on the Experience Mode selected.
Personal Mode offers innovative options for a particularly personalized cockpit design. In this mode, a personal photo can be uploaded via the MINI app and chosen as the display background. A digital color picker then identifies the dominant colors of the photo for projection onto the textile dashboard surfaces. The ambient lighting under the dashboard and in the doors are also color-coded to match these projections.
Modern classic: Newly designed toggle switch bar.
The toggle switch bar in the center of the cockpit is a classic and typical MINI feature. It emphasizes the emotional bond between driver and car through its characteristic feel. In the modern cockpit of the MINI Convertibles, this authentic feature brings the brand's history into the present with a new design. Five individually designed toggle switches provide direct access to the MINI Convertible's most important driving functions (parking brake, gear selector, start/stop button, Experience Mode toggle, volume control). This eliminates the need for an additional gear selector and provides additional stowage space in the center console. In addition to the cup holders, smartphones can be easily stored on a separate shelf while being charged via wireless charging.
Individual trims or “styles” for the interior.
Two interior trim or “style” options are available for the MINI Convertibles. Each conveys the contemporary feel-good concept of the interior of the vehicle in a different way. In the Classic Style, the three-spoke steering wheel has a leather-look textile band with colored accent stitching. In addition, a black and blue knitted surface on the instrument panel and doors provides a rich contrast to the seats, which are available in Vescin synthetic leather.
In the Favoured Style, the interior has a strikingly expressive design. The instrument panel is upholstered in grey-beige houndstooth fabric. The knitted surface in the door panels continues the friendly interior design. JCW sport seats with additional side bolsters noticeably enhance comfort. These are made of perforated synthetic leather with classic accent stitching and an embroidered MINI logo in two colors.
