Minis stand out from crowd

22 June 2005

If you want a Mini that stands out from the crowd, there are three new editions with unique paint finishes, upholstery, interior trim and alloy wheels.

All of the arrivals are a few hundred pounds cheaper than standard Minis kitted out with similar equipment.

The Mini One Seven is priced from £12,565. It has unique red metallic paint with Seven decals and special 15-inch alloy wheels and interior trim.

Extras fitted as standard include air-conditioning, stability and traction control, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, a rear spoiler, floor mats, passenger seat height adjustment, a storage pack, an interior light pack, front foglamps, a trip computer and white indicator covers.

The Mini Cooper Park Lane costs from £15,260 and is finished in a grey metallic paint with decals, a silver roof and silver bonnet stripes, leather seats and a two-tone leather-trimmed steering wheel.

The Park Lane gets all of the optional extras found on the Seven as well as automatic air-conditioning, extra chrome detailing and sports seats.

The Mini Cooper S Checkmate costs £17,635. It has blue metallic paint, a silver roof, silver door mirrors and bonnet stripes, and chequered decals.

Seventeen-inch wheels are fitted as well as black interior headlining and xenon headlights, and it has improved cornering ability thanks to the fitment of a limited slip differential. All of the extras found on the Seven are also fitted except the white indicator covers.