The dashboard and door-panel inserts are available in silver, anthracite and aluminum-style trim. Body colored interior trim is also available to match select exterior colors. If the MINI Cooper Convertible is ordered in one of five designated exterior colors, the dashboard and door panels can be ordered in body color for only $200. 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible offers body colored interior trim in four designated colors for the same cost. The door panels have a contoured handle, and at night the interior door handles are back lit for ease of locating them in the dark. There is also a courtesy light mounted on the bottom of the doors to illuminate the ground upon entering or exiting the car at night.


In addition to housing the overhead courtesy light, map lights and buttons for the fully automatic top, the overhead console also houses illuminated pinpoint lights. These amber diodes are illuminated when the headlights are switched on and cascade an unobtrusive ambient light over the center console to aid in easily locating switch gear or items in the center console at night without the need to turn on the interior lights.

The large speedometer at the center of the dashboard is reminiscent of the Classic Mini and continues on the MINI Convertibles. In addition to a speed read-out, the center gauge cluster incorporates warning lights, coolant and fuel level indicators, and service-interval and tire monitoring system indicators.


In true sports car fashion, the tachometer is located directly in front of the driver on the steering column. If the car is equipped with the optional navigational system, the screen is located in the center gauge cluster and the speedometer is relocated adjacent to the tachometer on the steering column.


An optional Chrono Gauge Package is available and houses analog readouts for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure and oil temperature. The gauge package is located in the center of the dash and is designed with contrasting sized and colored gauges, reminiscent of a fine chronograph watch. This option gauge package also requires the speedometer to be relocated next to the tach.


Adding an elegant touch reminiscent of classic British motorcars is the optional Chrome Line interior trim package that adds chrome around the gauges, air outlets, select dash switches, the parking brake handle and the cup holders.


The three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, mounted on a height-adjustable column, adds to the sporting feel inside the Convertible. An optional multi-function sports wheel allows the driver to operate cruise control and radio functions without removing his or her hands from the steering wheel.


Front seat occupants get a supportive seat design with manual adjustments for height, fore/aft, rake and head-rest height. Contoured sport seats are available on the MINI Cooper Convertible and come standard on the MINI Cooper S Convertible. 


Despite its small overall size, 2006 MINI Convertible offers ample seating for four adults. Access to the rear seats is facilitated by wide-opening doors, as well as manual memory function front seats that move far forward. The rear seats are also ergonomically designed and utilize three-point safety belts. 


Standard child-seat mounting latch points are also conveniently located in the rear seating area for the safe installation of one or two child seats.

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