Last year, Mini introduced the new generation of the three-door model, which was developed together with Great Wall Motor. Now the new five-door model follows, albeit on the old platform.
Visually, the small car emulates the look of the new three-door model with new lighting and a reduced design. Technically, however, it is based on the platform of its predecessor. The five-door model still has a 4.04 meter long body, making it 17 centimeters longer than the new three-door model. According to Mini, there is now more space in the interior. The trunk volume is 275 liters, which can be expanded to up to 925 liters.The cockpit is tidier and has more textile surfaces than before. The displays are a head-up display and a round touchscreen in the middle of the dashboard. The so-called Mini Operating System 9 can also be operated using voice control.Two petrol engines are available for the four visual variants. The entry-level model is the Cooper C with a 156 hp three-cylinder engine that enables a top speed of 225 km/h. The 204 hp four-cylinder engine in the Cooper S reaches 242 km/h. Both engines are combined with a dual-clutch transmission. Prices start at just over 31,000 euros for the Cooper C and just under 36,000 euros for the Cooper S, which is a good 1,000 euros more than the three-door model.
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