The new MINI was released by BMW for the 2002 model year in three specifications:
One and Cooper 3 door hatchback (R50) 2002-2006
One, Cooper and Cooper S convertible (R52) 2004-2008
Cooper S 3 door hatchback (R53) 2002-2006
While the first generation of Mini hatchback was replaced by the second generation (R56) in 2007, the convertible continued to be sold until its replacement arrived in 2008.
An optional amplified Harmon Kardon sound system was available. mostly fitted to cars with the Boost CD player or navigation system. A different wiring harness is needed for these cars when changing the radio (29-628HKM) and the standard speaker adapter cables will not fit these cars.
Models with factory navigation can have either a CD player or cassette player. The navigation system is separate to the radio and runs from its own DVD player, so has no bearing on what parts are needed to change the radio.
