2022 Mini Convertible Motor Trend Staff Unlike anything else on the road Stiff chassis means fewer shakes and rattles Cons Interior continues to prioritize form over function Front-end revamp looks kludgy If you're in the market for a stick-shift, four-seat convertible for under $30,000—well, you're looking at it. Bug-eyed and oozing cuteness, the Mini Convertible soldiers on into 2022 with a raft of small changes to keep it fresh. What's New Front bumper strip is now color-keyed Conversely, Piano Black trim now adorns practically all the exterior contrasting trim Front grille is larger Black replaces chrome on inner headlight housings Foglights are vanquished in favor of air inlets