The wraps are set to come off the new F56 MINI hatch range on November 18 (Alec Issigonis’ birthday), but if you just can’t wait, here’s a closer look at the Cooper version, courtesy of our European spy photographers. Caught undergoing testing in Germany, the shots show that the Cooper makes do without the Cooper S’ bulging lower intake ‘chin,’ honeycomb grille, twin central tailpipes and bonnet scoop.
Previewed by the MINI Vision Concept and to a certain extent the Rocketman Concept, the new MINI has been spotted on a number of occasions – there’s a new wide-eyed look courtesy of its pupil-like DRL rings within its trademark circular headlamps, a more rounded front grille, a longer front overhang and larger tail lamps. The car looks longer and wider than the current model as well.
Spyshots also reveal that the iconic circular central speedometer is gone; in its place sits the radio display and buttons (likely to hold a screen in some models). In another conformist move for MINI (the first being the relocation of the window switches from the centre stack to the doors), the speedo now sits in its own free-standing pod behind the wheel.
Engines have not been officially confirmed, but there’s talk that the turbocharged B38 1.5 litre three-cylinder we tested in a BMW 1 Series last year could be turned sideways and dropped into the new MINI’s engine bay to drive its front wheels.
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This will beat the A-class to hell.
My eyes captured the image first before I proceed to read the article. My conclusion, it still has the same old look.
Proton Suprima S is still the best, this Mini is too small, slow, weak and looks cheap. Suprima can fit 5 passengers, this only 4. LOL.
mana ada.. vios is so much better lah. not even Suprima or Focus can challenge. let alone this no-design identity small car. looks like kelisa only. I tell u, buy vios. come to wing hin motor fast! UMW already told us that vios is affordable one. plus aunty next door sure got jealous with u one. be the champion now!
Looks pretty good (in mini cooper’s usual way).. a lot better than previous leaked pics.
mini cooper always look beautiful even keep the classic design.
So what’s the difference?
Wan, its a whole new car thats whats the difference. Anyone with some car sense knows its also a new direction within with the V3 134Bhp Engine to the now 120 Bhp V4.
What’s there to hide …nothing unusual.
Not so mini, almost got the size of crv..prfftt. Until now there is still no supermini in luxury region.