A go kart feeling redefined – New MINI 3-door, 5-door and convertible hatch

By: CAR magazine

Clear exterior design accents give it a purist appearance that emphasises the hallmark design features. In addition, the innovative Multitone Roof creates unique individualisation opportunities. In the interior, the extensively redesigned cockpit underlines the premium character of the MINI 3-door Hatch, the MINI 5-door Hatch and the MINI Convertible.

Attractive additions to the range of standard and optional equipment, new exterior paint finishes, light-alloy wheels, interior and seating surfaces as well as innovative technology in the areas of chassis, driver assistance systems, operation and connectivity round off the latest update for the British brand’s small car models.

The global market launch of the latest edition of the MINI-3 door Hatch, MINI 5-door Hatch and MINI Convertible models will begin in March 2021. In a model-specific version, the comprehensive design, technology and premium quality update also gives fresh impetus to the all-electric MINI Cooper SE in continuing its successful push into the electric vehicle segment. The latest version of the extreme athlete, the MINI John Cooper Works, also benefits from a model-specific further development of its design and product substance.

MINI 3-door Hatch, MINI 5-door Hatch, MINI Convertible: The innovations in brief.

  • Purist look thanks to new front design.
  • LED headlights now as standard equipment.
  • Characteristic side scuttles in a new design.
  • Redesigned rear apron, LED rear lights in Union Jack design now standard.
  • World innovation: The Multitone Roof.
  • New body colours and light alloy wheels.
  • Newly-designed interior surfaces and air outlets.
  • Redesigned steering wheels.
  • Multifunctional instrument display with 5-inch colour display.
  • Central instrument cluster with new Piano Black high-gloss surround, 8.8-inch display
    and modern graphics display as standard.
  • Sports seats in new Light Chequered colour.
  • New Ambient Light option with extended features.
  • Adaptive chassis now features frequency-selective damping.
  • Electric parking brake available for the first time.
  • Active Cruise Control now with Stop & Go function.
  • Greater safety thanks to new lane departure warning and bad weather light.
  • Piano Black exterior with extended features.
  • New equipment packages allow for targeted individualisation.

Three new exterior paint finishes, three new light-alloy wheels.

The choice of body paint finishes includes three new colours. In addition to the Rooftop Grey metallic and Island Blue metallic exterior paint finishes, the Zesty Yellow variant, initially only available for the MINI Convertible, will also be available. As part of the Piano Black Exterior option, the door handles, side scuttles, fuel cap, MINI logos on the bonnet and luggage compartment lid and the model lettering and tailpipes of the exhaust system are now finished in high-gloss black in addition to the surrounds of the headlights, radiator grille and rear lights.

The range of light-alloy wheels available for the MINI has also been extensively renewed. Three new variants are available: a black version of the 17-inch Pedal Spoke variant that had been previously introduced exclusively for the 60 Years Edition models, and 18-inch light-alloy wheels in Pulse Spoke design, with a concentric bi-colour look that creates particularly impressive design accents, as well as John Cooper Works light-alloy wheels in Circuit Spoke black design.

Engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology and Euro 6d emission standard.

Powerful and efficient petrol engines with three or four cylinders constitute the drive portfolio for the MINI 3-door Hatch, the MINI 5-door Hatch and the MINI Convertible. Their MINI TwinPower Turbo technology is made up of a turbocharging unit integrated into the exhaust manifold, direct petrol injection and variable valve timing. The 3-cylinder engines, each with a capacity of 1.5 litres, are available in two versions with outputs ranging from 75 kW to 100 kW. The 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine generates a maximum output of 141 kW in the Cooper S or 170 kW in the John Cooper Works models. Thanks to consistently optimised emission control technology, which includes a petrol engine particulate filter, all model variants comply with the Euro 6d emission standard.

With its 135kW electric motor, the MINI Cooper SE provides emission-free driving fun. Power is transmitted via a single-stage automatic transmission. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which is located deep in the vehicle floor and has a gross energy content of 32.6 kWh, enables an estimated range of 215 kilometres.

The combustion engines of the MINI 3-door Hatch, MINI 5-door Hatch and MINI Convertible are combined with a 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch as standard. (The John Cooper Works model uses an 8-speed Steptronic transmission.)

Three drive units are available for both the MINI 3-door Hatch and the MINI 5-door Hatch:

MINI One 3-door Hatch: 75 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds, top speed: 195 km/h. fuel
consumption (combined): 5.6 litres/100 km. CO2 emissions (combined): 128g/km.

MINI Cooper 3-door Hatch: 100 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, top speed: 210 km/h. fuel
consumption (combined): 5.6 litres/100 km. CO2 emissions (combined): 128g/km

MINI Cooper S 3-door Hatch: 141 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, top speed: 235 km/h,
fuel consumption (combined): 6.0 litres/100 km. CO2 emissions (combined): 136 g/km.

MINI One 5-door Hatch: 75 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds, top speed: 192 km/h, fuel
consumption (combined): 5.7 litres/100 km. CO2 emissions (combined): 131 g/km.

MINI Cooper 5-door Hatch: 100 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, top speed: 207 km/h, fuel
consumption (combined): 5.7 litres/100 km. CO2 emissions (combined): 131 g/km.

MINI Cooper S 5-door Hatch: 141 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, top speed: 235 km/h,
fuel consumption (combined): 6.0 litres/100 km, CO2 emissions (combined): 136 g/km)

Two engines are available for the MINI Convertible:

MINI Cooper Convertible: 100 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, top speed: 205 km/h, fuel
consumption (combined): 6.0 litres/100 km.
CO2 emissions (combined): 137 g/km.

MINI Cooper S Convertible: 141 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds, top speed: 230 km/h, fuel
consumption (combined): 6.3 litres/100 km. CO2 emissions (combined): 143 g/km

Also available:

MINI Cooper SE: 135 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, top speed: 150 km/h, energy
consumption: 17.5 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, range: 215 km.

MINI John Cooper Works: 170 kW, 0 -“ 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, top speed: 246 km/h, fuel
consumption (combined): 6.3 litres/100 km. CO2 emissions (combined): 143 g/km.

Picture/s: BMW Group

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