Mini Highgate announced

Another special edition Mini has been released, following the Baker Street and Bayswater limited runs announced last month.

The convertible Highgate continues the theme of naming the cars after fashionable areas of London. It comes in a metallic brown – ‘iced chocolate’ – colour with a roof and matching bonnet stripes in ‘silvertouched truffle’, another sort of brown.

It can be had in white or black as well, but iced chocolate is unique to the Highgate. Also unique are the 17-inch ‘double cross turned’ alloy wheels, the design of which is apparently inspired by the Union Jack.

More brown awaits inside, with ‘dark truffle’ leather seats, although they do have blue piping.

Mini’s ‘chili pack’ is standard, bringing climate control, a multi-function steering wheel, USB and Bluetooth connectivity and, for the style conscious, multi-coloured interior lighting.

Brushed alloy detailing features on the dashboard and the chrome line packages have been added inside and out.

A finishing touch comes in the shape of ‘Highgate’ lettering on the side indicator surrounds, door sills and seat tags.

Further options can be added at the would-be owner’s behest.

Four engine options are being offered with the Highgate, borrowed from the regular Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper D and Cooper SD.