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Featuring classic sporty flair, open-top driving, and a one-of-a-kind look, the MINI Cooper S Convertible is available in the Resolute Edition – perfectly timed for the spring season. This special edition is one of a range of new MINI special editions extending across the full 2023 model year product line which was announced earlier this year. The open-top four-seater from the British premium brand is currently the world’s only premium convertible in the small car segment. In the Resolute Edition, its appearance is made even more exclusive. The exterior paintwork, light-alloy wheels, interior design, and equipment characterize the edition as an ambassador for traditional MINI style and the open-air driving fun that is characteristic of the brand. The powerful engine technology of the MINI Cooper S Convertible Resolute Edition ensures particularly spirited encounters with the wind and the sun. A 2.0-liter,178 hp 4-cylinder power unit with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology enables acceleration from 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds. more As such, the MINI Cooper S Convertible Resolute Edition embodies classic go-kart feeling with a fresh and exclusive appearance. The exterior design of the edition features a body finished in Rebel Green, with design elements in an exclusive Resolute Bronze finish rather than the original chrome. These elements include the headlight surrounds, the radiator grille and rear lights, the side scuttles on the front side panels and the handles of the doors and tailgate, as well as the air intakes in the front apron and the fuel filler cap. They are combined with a Piano Black finish for the brand logos and model inscriptions, the inner frame and crossbar in the radiator grille, and the tailpipe trims of the exhaust system. The electrically operated soft-top – which can be activated while driving at speeds of up to 18.6 MPH – is finished in black, as are the exterior mirror caps. The only feature to be designed as a classic chrome element on the MINI Cooper S Convertible Resolute Edition is the trim strip at the height of the shoulder line. The Resolute Edition bonnet stripes are unique to the model and feature a pattern made up of parallel lines with a color gradient that runs between a light and a dark shade of gold, along with the inscription “RESOLUTE”. The striking sporty appearance of the edition is rounded off with 18-inch alloy wheels in Pulse Spoke Black design. Door sill finishers bearing the inscription “RESOLUTE” mark the entrance to the edition interior, where the occupants settle into sports seats in exclusive Black Pearl / Light Checkered fabric/leatherette. This color scheme is perfectly matched with the Rebel Green body finish as well as with the black and gold exterior design features. The unique style of the interior is further enhanced by surfaces specially designed for the Resolute Edition. These unique surfaces feature a design of parallel and evenly curved lines in a light golden tone from an exquisite pinstripe pattern, that echoes the design of the bonnet stripes. The specific design features are further highlighted with a lighting package, whose LED units ensure selective illumination of the interior along with Ambient Light – another element that comes as standard in the Edition vehicles. A further highlight of the interior of the MINI Cooper S Convertible Resolute Edition is the sport leather steering wheel in Nappa leather. It bears a discreet “RESOLUTE” emblem in the lower area of the steering wheel spoke. When it comes to technology, the latest generation of the MINI operating system optimizes the quick and intuitive control of vehicle functions, audio programming, communication, navigation, and apps. In addition, the newly compiled equipment packages allow highly specific individual preferences in the areas of driver assistance and connectivity. The MINI Cooper S Convertible Resolute Edition, available from March 2022 production has begun to arrive at US MINI dealers.

Loyal owners receive up to $2,000 off when you custom order your next MINI. We can help you design and order your perfect car. Click here to view our current inventory. Available to existing MINI Owners and those who have owned a MINI in the past 12 months. Customer must provide prior MINI VIN to confirm eligibility. Offer is for a custom-ordered new 2022 select MINI models at participating MINI Dealers through 03/31/2022. Must take delivery by 06/30/2022. $1,000 applied against MSRP on 2022 MINI Cooper Models (Excluding MINI Cooper SE Plug-In Hybrid. and Oxford Editions). $2,000 applied against MSRP on 2022 MINI Cooper S and JCW models (Excluding MINI Cooper SE, Plug-In Hybrid, and Oxford Editions). Cannot be combined with any other current lease, finance, or cash offers. Valid on final negotiated price. Vehicle must be ordered at dealership for future delivery. Cannot be applied towards tax, title, registration, destination, handling, or other dealership fees. See dealer for details.

BRILLIANTLY SPACIOUS, AGAIN. This is the biggest MINI we have in our lineup. You can comfortably fit five adults, luggage for all, as well as any other supplies you’ll need on your trip. Legroom and cargo space in this MINI are things you'll never have to worry about. The MINI Countryman is an ideal family vehicle. Click here to browse our Countryman inventory.

PARKING MADE PERFECT. The optional Parking Assist function automatically steers your MINI into tricky, parallel parking spaces. There are also ultrasonic parking sensors mounted on the front and rear, which warn you if you’re getting too close to another car or object.

Help improve gas mileage with routine maintenance on your vehicle. It comes standard with every new MINI* and is one of the most comprehensive scheduled maintenance programs in its class, covering recommended scheduled maintenance for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). To receive these services at no cost, just schedule an appointment at your authorized MINI Dealer while your MINI is covered by this program. And since all services will be performed by a MINI-trained and certified technician, using genuine MINI parts, your car will be maintained to our exacting standards. Which are, admittedly, higher than most. Get better gas mileage with regular maintenance: • Routine Maintenance • Check Tire pressure • Replace air filters • Maintain your vehicle with a tune-up • Engine Oil Services • Inspection Services • Brake Fluid Service • Engine Air Filter • Cabin Air Microfilter Click here to view our service offers.

Passport MINI offers alternate transportation while you wait for your vehicle to be serviced. Whether you need to get back home or drive to work, Passport MINI provides many transportation options based on availability, service time, and location: LOANER: If a loaner car is available, MINI of Alexandria will provide a car for the time necessary to service your vehicle. For more information on our loaner policy, click here. RENTAL: If loaners are not available, MINI of Alexandria will connect you with a local car rental based on availability. RIDE-SHARE: MINI of Alexandria offers ride-sharing options for service customers, such as Uber or Lyft. For qualifying repairs*, we offer complimentary rides within 10 miles of the dealership! *Min. $100.00 repair/ maintenance or covered repair under warranty Click here to schedule service.

The new MINI family is doing its warm-up laps - and that works best on ice and snow in the bitter cold of the Arctic Circle. The new MINI is currently undergoing its driving dynamics tests at the BMW Group's winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. The new edition of the MINI is fully electric and is now completing a major chapter in its series development process with the winter testing in Sweden. The electric drivetrain, high-voltage battery, power electronics and charging technology of the prototypes are already demonstrating their high degree of maturity at extreme temperatures below freezing. Snow-covered roads and specially prepared areas on frozen lakes also serve as ideal test tracks on which the characteristics of the drive, steering and chassis can be very sensitively tested, refined and harmonised with each other. more MINI is launching its fifth generation with the MINI 3-door as the first model of the new MINI family once again. With its vehicle concept geared to fully electric driving fun from the outset, the new edition of the original is ideally suited to deliver inspiring hallmark MINI agility and the creative use of space, which guarantees plenty of room inside and a small footprint. The new MINI 3-door is supplemented in the new MINI family by the successor to the current MINI Countryman. The new edition of the top seller in the premium compact segment will be offered with both an internal combustion engine and a fully electric drive. Still this year, MINI will present the concept study of a crossover model for the premium small car segment. “MINI is on a path of growth and heading towards a fully electric future. Our iconic MINI 3-door, maximises the experience for our customers through its electrified go-kart feeling combined with digitalised touchpoints - and a clear focus on sustainability with a minimal environmental footprint." says Stefanie Wurst, Head of the MINI brand. The new MINI 3-door consistently continues the concept of urban driving fun that has been successful for more than 60 years. This will be implemented even more puristically and sustainably in the future. This becomes particularly clear in the design of the classic body variant. Electrification offers designers the opportunity to think fundamentally differently and creates new starting points for the hallmark MINI combination of individual style, attention to detail, a sense of tradition and a passion for innovation. The design of the new MINI harks back to its unique history, uses the latest technology and creates a maximum of emotions combined with a minimal footprint. The inspiring driving characteristics of the new MINI 3-door can be optimally refined at the winter test centre in Arjeplog. With every lap it completes on packed snow and ice, the test engineers can precisely tune the spontaneous power development of the electric motor, the control systems for optimising traction, the cornering behaviour, the suspension and damping characteristics as well as the character of the steering and braking system. The integrated application of all drive and chassis systems enables a mature degree of overall harmony, which will help the later production model to deliver a coherent and hallmark MINI balance of go-kart feeling and driving comfort.

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With its versatility, hallmark driving fun and distinctive style, the MINI Countryman has developed a particularly attractive standing in the premium compact segment. The new Untamed Edition available as a Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Coutnryman ALL4 and a Coooper SE Countryman ALL4 PHEV begins production in starting March 2022 and showcases the robust appearance of the brand’s largest model to optimum effect, while its exclusive design and equipment features emphasize its character as a stylish all-rounder. In the Untamed Edition, the MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 goes further than ever before in encouraging the driver to venture beyond the city limits to explore new roads and pathways. The exclusive body finish in Momentum Grey metallic showcases the compellingly modelled surfaces of the edition model in striking style, while the robust design features of the MINI ALL4 exterior underscore its untamed character – also reflected in the edition’s name. The new body finish appears on the lower air intake surround, the air curtain inserts in the front apron and the side sills, as well as on the reflector inserts and the lower insert in the rear apron. The background to the MINI brand logo on the bonnet and tailgate is in Momentum Grey metallic. more The highly expressive body finish of the MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 in the Untamed Edition is combined with a contrasting black finish on the roof and exterior mirror caps as well as on the roof rails and headlight housings. The Piano Black Exterior adds further black design features: the surrounds of the radiator grille, headlights, tail lights and side scuttles, the door handles, the tailpipe trims, the model lettering and – where these are part of the equipment – the ALL4 emblems on the front side panels. The car’s distinctive appearance is further enhanced by means of four diagonal stripes in Frozen Bluestone on the lower section of each door. The inlays and the carrier plates of the side scuttles are also finished in this color. Like the door sill finishers, the side scuttles also feature a graphic pattern inspired by a mountain landscape, together with the inscription “UNTAMED”. This inscription is also featured on the rear side windows. The 18-inch alloy wheels in Untamed 2-tone design with burnished surfaces were developed exclusively for the edition vehicles. The interior of the MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Untamed Edition features nature-inspired shades of green and blue. The exclusive Highland Green is combined with blue and green contrast stitching on the surfaces of the heasted and power operated MINI Yours Leather Lounge sports seats. The characteristic graphic of the mountain landscape in the style of the door sill finishers likewise adorns the discreet pins in the outer area of the backrests, while the illuminated decorative trim in Frozen Bluestone bears the striking landscape pattern, too. An additional effect is achieved by the “UNTAMED” inscription which is visible in the car’s night design. The accentuation strips in the cockpit and on the center instrument are finished in Frozen Blue metallic, the door trim strips in Arctic Silver metallic and the surrounds of the air vents in high-gloss black. In addition, the MINI Cooper S Countryman Untamed Edition features emblems with the inscription “UNTAMED” on the seats and in the lower spoke of the Nappa sports leather steering wheel. The exclusively designed interior is rounded off with floor mats featuring a three-dimensional embossed landscape pattern in the style of the door sill finishers and decorative strips along with a roof liner in anthracite. Based on the Iconic Trim lkevel, the equipment also includes LED headlights corner function, LED fog lights, the lighting package, the MINI Excitement Package and the MINI Driving Modes. The Navigation Plus package – which is also included, offering intelligent networking and digital services, including smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay preparation, the service MINI Online and Remote Services is complemented by harman/kardon premium sound.

We estimate you could save $4,500 in fuel costs over 5 years. Actual results will vary for many reasons, including driving conditions and how you drive and maintain your vehicle. The average new vehicle gets 27 MPG and costs $7,500 to fuel over 5 years. Cost estimates are based on 15,000 miles per year at $0.13 per kW hr. MPGe is miles per gasoline gallon equivalent. Source: fueleconomy.gov Click here to learn more about the 2022 MINI ELECTRIC HARDTOP 2 DOOR.

SEASONAL CHECKLIST Includes battery and starting system testing, complete vehicle inspection, top-off vital fluids and inspect tires for wear. $39.00 Click here to schedule service