The new Mini Cooper and Countryman will initially only be available with an electric motor. They can travel 402 and 462 km on a single charge, respectively.
Mini introduced the next-generation Cooper hatchback and Countryman crossover. Models continued to be recognizable, but became more modern and technologically advanced. This was reported on the Motor1 website.
The innovations were demonstrated at the International Motor Show IAA 2023 in Munich. Both cars will be available with electric drive and petrol engines. However, there are no details about the ICE versions yet.
Your new Mini Cooper
The new Mini Cooper retained the round headlights. Between them is a huge radiator grill with a plug in the middle.
New unusual triangular lanterns appeared at the rear. Between them is a shiny black stripe with the name of the model.
The next-generation Mini Cooper will initially only be available as a three-door hatchback. A five-door version may also appear later.
Mini Cooper E and Mini Cooper SE will be offered in the selection. They differ in the equipment and output of the power plant.
The Mini Cooper E is powered by an 181 hp electric motor. and 290 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 7.3 seconds.
The top version of the Mini Cooper SE is equipped with a 214 hp electric motor. and 330 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 6.7 seconds.
The Mini Cooper E will have a battery capacity of 40.7 kWh. It will allow you to travel up to 305 km on a single charge.
The Mini Cooper E will be “longer range” thanks to its 54.2 kWh battery. However, the hatchback’s power reserve is 402 km.
The volume of the rear trunk is 200 liters. This space increases to 800 liters when the rear row of seats is folded down.
The interior of innovation has changed a lot. Inside, an unusual round 9.44-inch infotainment display appeared. We decided to get rid of a separate control panel.
There are four trim levels to choose from: Essential, Classic, Favored and JCW. They differ in their personalization options.
Production of the new Mini Cooper in China is expected to begin this year. The cost of the hatchback will be known later.
New Mini Countryman
The new Mini Countryman will be produced in Germany for the first time. The new generation of the model has become larger than its predecessor.
Dimensions Mini Countryman 2024:
- length – 4433 mm;
- width – 1843 mm;
- height – 1656 mm.
The third generation Mini Countryman has a more angular design compared to the Cooper. At the front, pointed headlights and a large grille appeared.
Behind it are vertical lights. The bumper has steel protection.
The Mini Countryman will be available in E and SE ALL4 versions. They have many differences.
The Mini Countryman E is equipped with a 201 hp electric motor. and 250 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.6 seconds.
The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 is equipped with two 308 hp electric motors. and 494 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 5.6 seconds.
The basic version of the crossover can travel up to 462 km on a single charge. The range of the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 is 433 km.
The volume of the rear trunk is 460 liters. This space increases to 1,450 liters when the rear row of seats is folded down.
The interior of the crossover almost completely repeats the new Mini Cooper. Inside, there’s also a 9.44-inch round infotainment display. The hall is designed for five seats.
The new Mini Countryman will hit the market before the end of 2023. The cost of the model will be known later.
Previously Focus He wrote that the Mini Cooper hatchback is getting a new charged version of the Bulldog Racing Edition.
Source: Focus
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