For The engine is smooth and willing, while economy is impressive and emissions low. The Pepper Pack adds a leather steering wheel, front foglights and extra storage.

Against It's hard to shift the feeling that some of the Pepper pack options should be standard on the basic car that costs so much in the first place.

Mini Cooper Convertible

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Going for one of these pack-equipped models makes some sense, as they come with some desirable kit. However, you get the full Mini experience with the standard Cooper, so we'd recommend saving your money.

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Key facts

0–60mph
9.8 secs
Top speed
123 mph
Average mpg
49.6
Tank range
436 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Compared with the other models in the Mini range, there's a more limited number of Mini convertible versions on sale. However, whereas we prefer the quicker versions of the hatchback, we reckon you can make do with one of the less powerful convertibles. With a soft-top, it's less about sheer driving thrills, and more about the style and the wind in the hair.

Whichever you buy, though, consider taking out one of the two very worthwhile low-cost fixed-price servicing packages: tlc and tlc xl. The £150 tlc covers you for a first service visit (oil service and micro-filter), brake fluid service at two years and a second service visit - oil service, micro-filter, vehicle check, spark plugs and air filter. tlc XL, meanwhile, costs £380 and covers a further brake fluid service, plus a third and fourth service visits.

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