2007 MINI Cooper D - diesel MINI moves up!
Another new variant to the 2nd gen MINI range will be unveiled at Geneva 2007, this time an oil-burner: the 2007 MINI Cooper D. This turbodiesel MINI is Cooper badged, so drivers can expect a nice, spirited drive, albeit with a lower redline to trash the engine to. The previous turbodiesel MINI was labelled a One D, but with this 2nd generation body it moves up the segment as a Cooper D. Fuel consumption is about 3.6 liters for every 100km travelled.
The 1.6 liter turbodiesel engine makes 110hp at 4,000rpm and 240Nm of torque that peaks between 1,750rpm and 2,000rpm. Overboost can be activated, giving the engine 260Nm, an increase of 20Nm, at 2,000rpm. This torque matches the figures in the new 2nd gen MINI Cooper S, which is very nice indeed. The turbocharger features variable turbine geometry, and the engine uses second generation common rail injection technology that provides for multiple injections for each operating cycle. In terms of transmission, a 6-speed manual is provided as standard equipment.
More photos after the jump.
February 23, 2007 @ 5:00 am
Another beauty from MINI!!
February 23, 2007 @ 11:22 am
err…. is it me or does tht D looks like a daihatsu logo :p
They shouldnt hav made it look like tht ~~ swt
February 23, 2007 @ 12:30 pm
At a glance,it looks like a smart forfour especially the two tone color(changeable panel).
February 23, 2007 @ 12:48 pm
3.6l/100km = about RM5/100km!! btw, why is it this comment box very slow to load? i waited for almost 20 minutes!
February 23, 2007 @ 4:39 pm
This one Mini Cooper D how much?
February 24, 2007 @ 10:24 am
sorry out of topic!
but the COOPER D reminds me of INITIAL-D
turbo diesel engine its the way to go but sigh…. our diesel quality????
its economy and has a mind for our planet earth!
February 24, 2007 @ 6:26 pm
Wonder how much one can save if opt for this diesel version instead of the petrol counterpart.
Diesel is cheaper (only slightly cheaper), and it is touted this Cooper D drinks very little, but if we take into account of the higher road tax for diesel engine, how much can we save?
Not to mention that diesel is rationed nowadays, remember not too long ago when some lorries cannot move because no diesel at petrol station?
Other than that this car look fabulous! I hope it does not cost more than 160k!