The fifth and ultimate technology of Mini’s petrol-powered hatch, its best-selling car, is coming to Australia this 12 months.
The petrol-powered Cooper C and Cooper S arrive alongside the previously-revealed electrical Cooper E and Cooper SE within the third quarter of 2024.
Pricing and specs can be introduced nearer to launch.
Regardless of the seemingly similar styling, the Cooper C and Cooper S journey on a unique platform to their electrical counterparts.
Whereas the electrical fashions characteristic a brand new Highlight platform developed with China’s Nice Wall Motor (GMW), the petrol fashions use an up to date model of the outgoing technology’s platform.
Beneath the bonnet of the Cooper C is a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine producing 115kW of energy and 230Nm of torque, good for a 0-100km/h time of seven.7 seconds.
The Cooper S upgrades to a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 150kW and 300Nm, slashing the 0-100km/h time to six.6 seconds.
No handbook transmission is on the market, with the new-gen hatch an auto-only proposition.
A extra highly effective JCW mannequin is anticipated to observe, although there’s a JCW trim bundle that provides a sportier look to the Cooper C and Cooper S if no mechanical enhancements.
The JCW trim bundle sits alongside Important, Traditional and Favoured trims, with the latter getting a three-colour gradient roof.
Wheels vary from 16 to 18 inches in diameter.
Just like the unrelated electrical Cooper fashions, there’s an octagonal grille up entrance bisected by a thick, body-colour bar. Down again, there are additionally sail-shaped tail lights with graphics harking back to the Union Jack.
The headlights have horizontal LED daytime operating lights, for which there are three selectable mild signatures and welcome and farewell animations.
In all, it’s robust choosing the variations between petrol and electrical fashions.
Inside, there’s an OLED infotainment touchscreen operating on Mini Working System 9.
Mini says related vehicle-related info is displayed on the prime of the display screen, whereas in the principle menu there are widgets that may be chosen by swipe and contact.
Shortcut buttons at all times seem in direction of the underside of the display screen for key capabilities like local weather, media, navigation and telephone.
The navigation system options 3D visualisation and an augmented view mode, whereas a voice assistant may be activated utilizing the voice immediate “Hey Mini”.
There’s a brand new steering wheel, whereas the gear selector is now not positioned on the centre console.
Under the display screen sits a easy financial institution of switchgear: toggle switches for gear choice and ‘Expertise Modes’; a “key” for turning the car on and off; a quantity knob; and buttons for capabilities just like the demister.
A wi-fi charging pad sits on the base of the minimalist centre stack.
There are distinctive graphics on the dashboard illuminated by two projector items, and which might change color.
On the rear, there’s 210L of boot house, increasing to 800L if you happen to drop the 60:40 break up/fold rear seats.
Security options embody a secure exit help, which warns occupants in the event that they’re about to step out of the car into the trail of one other and might delay the unlocking of the doorways.
The suite of lively security and driver help options is powered by digital camera and radar, whereas there are additionally 12 ultrasonic sensors.
Mini is within the midst of an overhaul of its lineup. Along with new-generation petrol and electrical three-door hatches, it’s welcoming a brand new Countryman this 12 months, which can even supply a selection of petrol or electrical energy.
A brand new crossover known as the Aceman can be set for an imminent reveal, and is ready to return right here.
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