New Delhi. Mini's new lifestyle car has made a strong entry in the Indian market. The first batch of the recently launched Mini Cooper S Convertible was completely sold out within just one day of its launch, which clearly shows that despite the premium price and limited practicality, the demand for cars made for special and enthusiasts is increasing rapidly. The ex-showroom price of this car is Rs 58.50 lakh and currently it is the cheapest convertible car in India. Mini has confirmed that all of the initial batch of units were sold out in just 24 hours. With demand exceeding supply, dealerships have now started taking pre-orders for the second batch, which is expected to reach India in early 2026. This model is being sold as a fully imported CBU.
Convertible booms in SUV market
Selling out so quickly is also special because SUVs dominate the Indian market and cars like the Cooper S Convertible generally prioritize driving fun and design over practicality. Despite this, its success is similar to that of limited edition cars like the Skoda Octavia RS and Volkswagen Golf GTI, which were sold out immediately after launch. At the same time, some premium imported SUVs like Volkswagen Tiguan R Line are not able to find buyers despite huge discounts.
Engine and Power
Mini Cooper S Convertible has a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which produces 204bhp power and 300Nm torque. It has a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which supplies power to the front wheels. This car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds and its top speed is around 240 km/h. Keeping in mind its sporty identity, it has a perfect combination of fast performance, compact size and excellent handling.
Electrically Operated Fabric Roof
The highlight of this convertible is its electrically operated fabric roof, which opens completely in 18 seconds and closes in 15 seconds, that too in a car moving at a speed of 30 km/hr. It also has a partial 'sunroof' mode, which provides flexibility. Inside the cabin, there is a combination of modern technology with retro design, which includes premium features like central OLED touchscreen (Mini OS 9), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, head-up display, powered front seats with massage function for the driver, ambient lighting and Harman Kardon sound system.
Changing preferences of buyers
The instant sell-out of the first batch shows that buyer preferences are changing in the high-end market, where emotional appeal, exclusivity and driving fun are becoming more important than traditional things like space and body style. There is demand for the second batch as well, which clearly shows that the Mini Cooper S Convertible has firmly established itself as a stylish lifestyle car on Indian roads.
