MINI will introduce its fifth-generation petrol-powered Cooper C and Cooper S three-door hatch vary to Australia from the third quarter of this 12 months, taking the battle to the likes of the Audi A1 (from $36,200 plus on-road prices) and Fiat 500 (from $27,220 + ORC).
Carefully resembling the already introduced Mini electrical vary, the Cooper C and Cooper S will arrive regionally with two engine decisions acquainted to the outgoing line-up.
For the Cooper C we discover a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder growing 115kW of energy and 230Nm of torque, will increase of 15kW and 10Nm respectively over the outgoing mannequin.
The extra athletic Cooper S utilises the identical 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder unit as earlier than, now outputting 150kW of energy and 300Nm of torque – or a rise of 9kW and 20Nm over the earlier mannequin.
Mini quotes a 0-100km/h acceleration time of seven.7 seconds for the Cooper C and 6.6 seconds for the Cooper S with respective gasoline consumption numbers listed at 5.9 litres per 100km and 6.1L/100km.
Each fashions now include adaptive damping.
In all, Mini is ready to supply 4 trim grades in its new Cooper vary – Important, Traditional, Favoured and JCW (John Cooper Works).
Updates over the outgoing vary embody lots of the adjustments showcased within the not too long ago debuted Mini EV. These included a brand new OLED central show with revised multimedia and voice recognition expertise, an upgraded wi-fi charging pad (fitted the place the gearshift was), new LED ambient cabin lighting, a smartphone-based digital ‘key’, and a Secure Exit perform.
A panoramic roof is obtainable contributing to the cabin’s sense of area.
Cargo capability is listed at 210 litres.
Wheel sizes vary from 16- to 18 inches in diameter with all wheels now aerodynamically formed. Paint colors could also be paired with contrasting roof finishes, together with a newly launched Multitone end.
“At Mini, Energy of Selection signifies that along with all-electric Mini fashions, we additionally provide fashions similar to the brand new Mini Cooper with a petroleum engine,” stated Head of Mini, Stefanie Wurst.
“The automotive is good for these individuals who need to drive a basic Mini three-door and respect the normal efficiency and attribute sound of a combustion engine.”
Mini Australia will announce full specs and pricing nearer to the native launch of the Cooper C and Cooper S in July of this 12 months. The present mannequin is accessible from $42,300 plus on-road prices.
