It’s been 25 years since BMW began production of the modern Mini Cooper. In celebration of this milestone, Mini has released eight limited-edition vehicles. The fifth of these Mini Icon Drops is the recently announced Mini Rooftop Edition.
Mini USA wanted to do something special for its 25-year anniversary, so it took inspiration from an area that’s become a large part of our culture, especially among younger generations — shoes.
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Available on 2- and 4- door Mini Cooper S models, the Rooftop Edition is designed to “take a classic Mini design element and give it a playful new twist.” It will be available in two color schemes: Indigo Sunset Blue Metallic with Melting Silver III roof, mirror caps, and stripes, or the inverse combination.
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The interior includes John Cooper Works sport seats and “subtle Mini detailing” while following Mini’s traditional retro-inspired design.
When there is an upcoming limited-edition Addidas or Jordans drop, anticipation builds among enthusiasts, and the new shoes usually sell out quickly. Mini’s desire is to capture a similar anticipation with Mini Icon Drops. The four prior Mini Icon Drops include Mini Cooper S 2-Door 1965 Victory Edition, Mini Cooper S 4-Door Red Line Edition, Mini Paul Smith Editions, and the Mini Cooper Heritage Edition. The three future drops will be announced by the end of 2026.
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The Mini Rooftop Edition is slated to begin production in September, with vehicles expected to show up at dealerships the following month. The 2-door will set you back $39,995, with the 4-door requiring another $1,000 before fees for destination and handling.
What do you think? Perhaps some Mini-inspired kicks while they’re at it?
