Mini launch a special edition called Graphite in the U.K.

Mini is offering a special Graphite limited edition of its One, Cooper and Cooper D models that comes with many standard options and is available under the appearance models Mini One, Cooper and Cooper D. Graphite. All editions of the Graphite will feature Dark Silver metallic paint, which has previously only been used on the Cooper S and John Cooper Works Minis.

Fans of small cars will shortly be able to order the special edition MINI Graphite. Limited-run models have been hugely successful since the launch of the new MINI in July 2001.

In recent years, editions carrying the monikers Checkmate, Park Lane and MINI One Se7en have set MINI owners apart from the pack and are highly sought after in the used car market.

In the case of the One Graphite, extra equipment also includes 15" Rotator Spoke alloy wheels, black bonnet stripes, white indicator lenses, a piano black interior and Graphite badges on the door pillars. The Cooper and Cooper D Graphites get 16" wheels and a choice of black or white bonnet stripes.

Mini says it can outfit any Mini with the Graphite package for about $421 over the standard price. Orders are currently being taken for the special edition by all U.K. dealers.

Inside Line says: Although it doesn't include a power upgrade, the Graphite package does enhance the sportiness of both the exterior and interior of the Mini. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent

At a price of 14,800 euros, the Mini One Graphite comes with standard equipment that includes black stripes, white indicators, black interior, symbols of this special series wheels and 15 inch alloy.

MINI is also making the point that its special edition models, such as the Checkmate and Park Lane, generally do better than their standard equivalents in terms of resale value, and quotes Glass's as suggesting that the One Graphite will be worth 50% of its list price after three years/60,000 miles, compared with 47% for the standard One.

Models Cooper Cooper D Graphite and Graphite will cost 16,500 euro respectively 17,700 euro and buyers can choose between either a hood or white striped with black stripes while both versions will get alloy wheels larger than 16 inches. According to Mini, if a buyer should choose these options over the standard hatchback car, the total cost would be more than 300 euros towards the cost of Graphite.

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