AUTO ADVISOR GROUP
BRUCE HUBBARD
As MINI defines the
streetscape, so the Royal Parks in the heart of London define the structure and
rhythm of life of an entire city. For centuries they have constituted vital
oases amid the hustle and bustle of the English capital. Now the championing of
British tradition and lifestyle can be expressed in particularly stylish
fashion courtesy of the design models MINI Hyde Park and MINI Green Park, whose
exclusive color combinations and trim levels lend them an appeal that is at
once classic and sporty. The MINI
strikes attractive individual notes with these eye-catching characters on
wheels who are ready to unleash their impact amid the urban traffic of other
big cities as well.
Harmoniously combined design
and trim features for the exterior and interior imbue the MINI Hyde Park and
MINI Green Park with a self-assured and stylish presence. Both design models
are available worldwide in MINI Hardtop and MINI Clubman body styles. In the
U.S. market, there is a choice of two engine variants: the MINI Cooper with 121
hp, or the turbocharged MINI Cooper S with 181 hp. Both engines come as
standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while a six-speed automatic is
optionally available.
Both the special edition
Hardtop and Clubman models will be available for sale in the U.S. beginning in
July, and will be sold as 2013 MY vehicle. No pricing has yet been
released by MINI.
MINI states that the unobtrusive
extravagance is the defining element when it comes to the appearance of the
MINI Hyde Park. Its discreet Pepper White body color is combined with Hot
Chocolate contrasting paintwork – available for the first time – on the roof
and exterior mirror caps. A further facet of the MINI Clubman color scheme are
the lower sections of the C-pillar in body color. To match the contrasting
paintwork, the MINI Hyde Park also sports bonnet and side stripes in Hot
Chocolate, while another highlight is provided by indicator lenses in
transparent white. Along with the direction indicators integrated in the
headlights, this lends the side indicators and rear lights a markedly
individual look as well.
Inside the MINI Hyde Park,
surfaces in Pepper White underline the classic, balanced overall impression.
The seat upholstery and optional color line draw on the entire range available
to the MINI Hardtop and MINI Clubman. Ensuring a particularly eloquent interior
design match are seats in cloth/leather or Leather Gravity with the Carbon
Black or Polar Beige Color Line and the MINI Yours dashboard lined in leather
in a Black/Polar Beige combination.
With the MINI Hyde Park, the
British premium small car manufacturer continues the tradition of design and
special-edition models named after parts of London. Hyde Park spans 140
hectares and is famous for its Speakers’ Corner on the northeastern edge. The
park is a haven for countless leisure activities in the centre of London and a
green oasis that invites you to stroll between the shopping hot spots of
Kensington and Oxford Street. It is also the starting point for the
London-Brighton Run, the annual veteran car rally. In 2012, as part of the
Olympic Games hosted by the capital of MINI’s home country, the Triathlon and
Marathon Swimming events will be held in Hyde Park.
The traditional British
passion for sporting competition is expressed in the exclusive design of the
MINI Green Park. The roof and exterior mirror caps display British Racing Green
paintwork, forming a pleasing contrast with bodywork in Pepper White. Bonnet
stripes in British Racing Green and transparent white lenses for the direction
indicators heighten the distinctly classic-sporty look. On this design model,
too, the lower C-pillars of the MINI Clubman are in body color.
The MINI Green Park has interior surfaces in Pepper White,
reflecting a cabin design that takes its cue from the exterior. The seats are in
Black or Polar Beige and the MINI Yours leather-lined dashboard in a
combination of Black/Polar Beige.
The MINI Green Park takes
its name from a recreational area very near Buckingham Palace. Covering an
expanse of 19 hectares, this park forms a key element of the city’s green belt,
linking Hyde Park to St James’ Park. All told, it makes for a walk of some four
kilometers through the Royal Parks, from Kensington Palace in the west to
Downing Street in the east.
When
the press vehicles are delivered to the North American market we will do an in
depth test and deliver figures on performance.
Bruce
Hubbard
Auto
Advisor Group
Bh.autoadvisorgroup
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