Coupes and convertibles are becoming increasingly rare, but MINI is sticking to their guns as they have announced a successor to their popular drop top.
Little is known about the model at this point, but the next-generation Convertible will be fully electric and is scheduled to be introduced in 2025.
MINI boss Bernd Körber said: “The MINI Convertible has a large and particularly loyal fan base. We are therefore firmly convinced of the success of this vehicle concept for the future.”
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Körber went on to note nearly one in five customers in Germany opted for a Convertible last year and he said this “demonstrates the great enthusiasm of the MINI community for a vehicle concept like this in the future.” Germany is the biggest market for the Convertible and it’s followed by the United States and Great Britain.
The Convertible is a relatively new addition to the lineup as a prototype was introduced at the 1992 British Motor Show and caused such an enthusiastic reaction that it was put into production. Following the brand’s relaunch in 2001, MINI was quick to bring back the Convertible three years later.
Of course, not all open-top MINI models have been successful. The Roadster was arguably one of the brand’s better looking vehicles, but it failed to resonate with consumers as U.S. sales topped out at 2,806 units in 2013. Sales quickly dropped off and MINI pulled the plug two years later.
