2022 MINI Cooper SE Electric Collection model

As I posted in other threads, my dealer said things that support the notion that certain things are only available in this collection.... and certain choices within the collection are not offered.

 

First post...we went to our local dealer today to order a 2022 Mini Cooper SE. We (and buy that I mean our daughter) had our hearts set on the Island Blue color with a white roof. We want leather seats were leaning towards the the Iconic trim to get the Satellite Grey Chesterfield Leather but was up in the air until we got there.

However, our dealer checked with the regional Mini rep and were told the Island Blue can only had as a special package/edition on the Sig+. Which comes with the Cloth/Leatherette seats, the funky Power Wheels and the 3 tone roof.

So we ordered a 2022 SE in Chile Red, white roof, Night Jack mirrors, black Tentacle wheels, roof rails and the Iconic trim. Will add black stripes once it comes in.

So bummed about the Island Blue paint only being offered as part of a package on the SE. Can others verify this?

 

My dealer reports the same thing.

I wanted Island Blue in Iconic (with Leather seats), a Moonroof and Two-Tone Wheels. I was informed about the Mini Electric Collection deal, and posted what he told me here:
https://www.insideevsforum.com/community/index.php?threads/2022-model-sneak-peek.10355/page-8

 

I'm mostly ok with the Electric Collection package, but that roof is a no go for me.

So silly that a company that once touted its near infinite configurations wants to produce a bunch of identical cars.

 

Errrrr. So annoyed by this. On the other hand I worry that Island Blue will be a bit of a fad where as the Chili Red will live for ever. At least that is what we are telling our daughter

 

Oh wow, so much no for me on all of that. From the (itchy to me) cloth seats to having to have the roof (no sunroof) to the power spoke wheels. Such a shame as that color would be awesome with white rooftop and bonnet stripes and bright silver wheels

 

My ideal would have been Island Blue (even keeping the "wimpy" electric lead stripes*) with a Multitone roof and a Moonroof, plus Chrome highlights, Roulette two-tone wheels and leather seats (Iconic trim!). To me, the chrome would lighten it up and work well with the stripes.

But I'm past it now, since I've placed my order for the 2022 in Enigmatic Black and will be happy whenever it arrives. I was debating putting black bonnet stripes on it because it might go well with all the Piano Black trim elements, but I've never seen a photograph of an Enigmatic Black Mini with Mini-provided bonnet stripes of either black or white.

 

Check this out

https://www.miniofmarin.com/details-2021-mini-cooper_s_hardtop_4_door-new-wmwxu9c04m2n98569.html

I really like it!

 

Woa!

#1: That's pretty darn cool and I think it will look even better with the new black details on the rest of the car!

#2: That's the dealer I'm getting my car from!

 

Oh how funny! I agree it would look great with piano black details!

 

I'm doing it. Dealer quoted about $150 to add the Bonnet Stripes at port.

 

My bonnet stripes will be $300 installed. Not sure if that is at the port or the dealership.

 

I have to say, that's a rather unfortunate choice of name for a color on a car that (usually) allows you to pick a roof color. One can just imagine an Abbott and Costello comedy skit built around the confusion that might result. Why not call it "Shingle Grey" to avoid the ambiguity?

 

I actually thought they were offering it as a roof color until like 3 days ago...

 

That was a poor naming choice.