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The new MINI.
Fri Feb 14 16:05:49 CET 2014 Press Kit
The new MINI carries forward its predecessor's aspiration to remaining the leading original of the premium small car segment, underpinning its outstanding position with significant advancements in all areas relating to driving fun, quality and individual flair.
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The new MINI.
Profile.
• New edition of the premium small car segment original; new
MINI with hallmark emotional design, further optimised balance between
driving fun and fuel consumption, innovative networking technology and
clever functionality; significant advances in the areas of spatial
comfort, safety, equipment, quality of material and finish as well as
sporty flair and ride comfort as the result of consistently and
extensively refined product substance; new model generation now more
than ever before the benchmark for driving fun, premium quality and
individual flair within its competitive environment.
• Exterior design refined on an evolutionary basis with hallmark
styling, proportions and body structure; characteristic design
features such as hexagonal radiator grille, headlamps and rear light
clusters with wide chrome surround, turn indicator element and
peripheral body surround in black reinterpreted and given additional
emphasis due to the surface design in each specific area; high-end
details underscore the sophisticated nature of the new model; five
exterior paint finishes, roof in contrasting colour available as an
option at no extra charge; MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper
D on request and without extra charge with roof and exterior mirror
caps in contrasting colour.
• Newly designed headlamps; daytime driving light; optional: LED
headlamps including daytime driving ring with integrated direction
indicator, adaptive light distribution, LED turning light and LED fog
lamp additionally available; rear lights also optionally available in
LED technology, optional lighting package with LED interior lights and
orange-coloured ambient lighting.
• Vehicle length increased by 98 millimetres, width by 44
millimetres, height by 7 millimetres, also longer wheelbase (+ 28
millimetres) and larger track width (front + 42 millimetres, rear + 34
millimetres) as compared to the predecessor model (differential
figures relate to MINI Cooper); optimised spatial comfort on all four
seats; new seat design with larger adjustment range at front and
longer seat surface at rear (+ 23 millimetres); more shoulder room and
foot space as well as increased comfort for rear passengers; luggage
compartment volume increased by 51 litres to 211 litres; rear backrest
foldable with 60 : 40 split; optional storage package including
luggage compartment floor which can be locked into place at varying points.
• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo
Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI
Cooper with 100 kW/136 bhp 3-cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141
kW/192 bhp 4-cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3-cylinder
diesel engine (85 kW/116 bhp); expansion of the model program to
include the entry-level variants MINI One D (3-cylinder diesel engine,
70 kW/95 bhp) and MINI One (3-cylinder spark-ignition engine, 75
kW/102 bhp); 6-speed manual transmission as standard, with optional
6-speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also
newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic
engine start/stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic
transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance
figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in
the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to
100 km/h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent
lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D:
3.5 – 3.6 litres/100 km, 92 – 95 g/km (EU test cycle figures,
dependent on tyre format selected).
• Intensification of the typical MINI go-kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity; new single-joint spring strut front axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high-strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space-saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control; new spring and damper set-up with triple-path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15-inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15-inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16-inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
• Variable vehicle set-up using the new Driving Modes option by
means of rotary switch at the base of the gearshift or selector lever;
in addition to the standard setting MID mode, the modes SPORT and
GREEN can be activated; choice of mode influences the characteristic
curve of the accelerator and steering, as well as the shift times of
the automatic transmission and the Dynamic Damper Control where these
features are fitted; GREEN mode in conjunction with automatic
transmission enables coasting with decoupled drivetrain.
• New display and operating concept: instrument cluster on the
steering column showing road speed and engine speed, colour display
for vehicle status details and fuel level; central instrument with new
display elements and coloured lighting configuration including LED
ring for visual feedback in response to numerous operating functions,
4-line TFT display as standard or optional colour display up to 8.8
inches in size; operation of navigation, entertainment, telephone and
vehicle functions using MINI Controller in centre console with the
relevant feedback provided on the on-board computer; start/stop button
at the centre of the toggle switch bar on the centre console, can be
activated without key insertion; power window lifts in the door trim
panels; operating panel for lights in the dashboard.
• Body structure weight-optimised and crash-optimised; standard
safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain
airbags, 3-point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt
tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat
mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine
compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight
lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in
virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of
fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised
aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including
active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting
elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic
figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28
or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).
• New MINI with significantly extended range of innovative
driver assistance systems: MINI Head-Up-Display, parking assistant,
rear-view camera and Driving Assistant including camera-based active
cruise control, collision and pedestrian warning with initial brake
function, high beam assistant and road sign detection.
• Newly structured MINI Connected in-car infotainment program with additional functions; Emergency Call and MINI Teleservices available for use with permanently installed SIM card; unique range of functions and the opportunity for ongoing expansion due to apps allowing integration in the car via smartphone; increased driving fun with typical MINI functions such as Mission Control, Dynamic Music, Driving Excitement and MINIMALISM Analyser; new MINI Connected XL Journey Mate with Real Time Traffic Information; online connection also allows the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, foursquare and Glympse, the reception of RSS newsfeeds and entertainment features such as AUPEO!, Stitcher, Deezer, Audible, Napster/Rhapsody and TuneIn.
• Extensive standard fittings and high-end options to increase
comfort, premium characteristics and individual flair; these include:
rain sensor with automatic driving light control, heated windscreen,
Park Distance Control, Comfort Access, electrically operated glass
roof, roof rails, electrically heated and folding exterior mirrors,
interior and exterior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function,
seat heating, 2-zone automatic air conditioning, rear spoiler in John
Cooper Works design; large selection of decorative roof and exterior
mirror options, bonnet stripes, seat upholsteries, interior surfaces
and Colour Lines; MINI navigation system, Professional navigation
system, MINI Radio Visual Boost, Harman Kardon hi-fi speaker system,
DAB tuner, DVD changer.
• Engine variants:
MINI Cooper S:
4-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbo
charging, direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable
camshaft control),
capacity: 1 998 cc,
output: 141 kW/192
bhp at 4 700 – 6 000 rpm,
max. torque: 280 Nm at 1 250 – 4 750
rpm (300 Nm with overboost),
acceleration (0–100 km/h): 6.8
seconds (automatic: 6.7 seconds),
top speed: 235 km/h (233
km/h),
average fuel consumption*: 5.7 – 5.8 litres (5.2 – 5.4
litres)/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 133 – 136 g/km (122 –
125 g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6.
MINI Cooper:
3-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbo
charging, direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable
camshaft control),
capacity: 1 499 cc,
output: 100 kW/136
bhp at 4 500 – 6 000 rpm,
max. torque: 220 Nm at 1 250 – 4 000
rpm
(230 Nm with overboost),
acceleration (0–100 km/h): 7.9
seconds (automatic: 7.8 seconds),
top speed: 210 km/h (210
km/h),
average fuel consumption*: 4.5 – 4.6 litres (4.7 – 4.8
litres)/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 105 – 107 g/km (109 –
112 g/km).
MINI One:
3-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbo
charging, direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable
camshaft control),
capacity:1 233 cc,
output: 75 kW/102
bhp at 4 250 – 6 000 rpm,
max. torque: 180 Nm at 1 400 – 4 000
rpm
acceleration (0–100 km/h): 9.9 seconds (automatic: 10.2
seconds),
top speed: 195 km/h (195 km/h),
average fuel
consumption*: 4.6 – 4.7 litres (4.8 – 4.9 litres)/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions: 108 – 109 g/km (112 – 114 g/km).
MINI Cooper D:
3-cylinder diesel engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology
(turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, common rail direct
injection),
capacity: 1 496 cc,
output: 85 kW/116 bhp at 4
000 rpm,
max. torque: 270 Nm at 1 750 rpm,
acceleration
(0–100 km/h): 9.2 seconds (automatic: 9.2 seconds),
top speed:
205 km/h (204 km/h),
average fuel consumption*: 3.5 – 3.6 litres
(3.7 – 3.8 litres)/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 92 – 95 g/km
(98 – 99 g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6.
* Fuel consumption depends on the selected tyre format.
MINI One D:
3-cylinder diesel engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbo
charging with variable turbine geometry, common rail direct
injection),
capacity:1496 cc,
output: 75 kW/95 bhp at 4
000 rpm,
max. torque: 220 Nm at 1 496 rpm
acceleration
(0–100 km/h):11.0 seconds ,
top speed: 190 km/h ,
average
fuel consumption*: 3.4 – 3.5 litres /100 kilometres,
CO2
emissions: 89 – 92 g/km, exhaust emission standard: EU6.
• Exterior dimensions:
Length: 3 821 millimetres (MINI Cooper S: 3 850
millimetres)
Width: 1 727 millimetres)
Height: 1 414
millimetres)
Wheelbase: 2 495 millimetres