In U.S. Mini's its not an option..your only choice is basic contols or the fancy model with the thermostat. I use the model "2-70" most of the time (two windows down, 70mph) but when you get stuck in stop and go traffic and its above 35C, A/C is verry nice! I was in Germany for the heatwave (2nd/3rd week of AUG) and it hit 38C!! and hotter if you were in an Ikea store(buying toberlone in its new liquid form) I was really glad the 328I we rented had A/C
