And here’s the 5th member of the MINI family – the production version of the new MINI Coupe. It’s the brand’s first model to adopt a three box body style – the rest have all been different kinds of hatchbacks.
The two-seater measures 3,734 mm (MINI Cooper Coupé: 3,728 mm) in length, 1,683 mm in width and 1,384 mm (MINI Cooper Coupé: 1,378 mm) in height. Its exterior length, width and wheelbase (2,467 mm) match the typical measurements of a MINI, but the MINI Coupé has a significantly lower body height.
A few engine options are available – from a 122 horsepower 160Nm Cooper Coupe to a 184 horsepower 240Nm Cooper S Coupe, up to a 211 horsepower 260Nm MINI JCW Coupe. If you want an oil burner, the Cooper SD Coupe makes 143 horsepower and 305Nm. All models use an Electric Power Steering.
Two different transmissions are available – 6-speed auto or manual. The Cooper S Coupe and Cooper SD Coupe come with a new self-adjusting clutch. Automatic readjustment of the clutch ensures that the pedal feel remains consistent through the life of the clutch.
From the photos and press material, it looks like MINI has taken everything you know about MINIs and put it into a new 2 seater body. Look after the jump for a full gallery and a few videos on the new MINI Coupe.
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This is the first MINI design I dont like.
You mean original (old) Mini?
do you have the cash to LIKE ??
Why do you need cash to LIKE the design?
cool2020 so stupid d*g..
i like the design..sorry guys..
i’m not impressed with the design especially the rear.
Even Britons have the same impression.
However, MINI seems focusing more on manual transmission. The self adjusting clutch makes drivers’ left foot comfortable on disengaging and engaging the gearbox.
More, what is the fuel consumption rate for manual and auto in all available engines?
This is the first MINI i like. Nice!
Me too :-)
how many variants does the MINI have ????
The race car version of it looked hot, but the stock car is… meh…
Mini Coupe=2-seat Mini with boot.
too many variant running around. mini suffering from over done.
Oh well, it’s the MINI with a baseball cap backwards. LoL!
small horse power but big torque…. my cup of tea……!
Seriously I getting bored looking at Mini Coopers are everywhere no improvement on new design. I would rather take Kia rio more beauty in the eyes of holder.
The car reminds me of a daihatsu copen.
Whether you like it or not, I’m sure its a nice toy to have. There’s no outright comparison.
Can’t call a Kia Rio a toy can you?
so we will be paying more for less door? and I dont mean just in Malaysia. I refer to UK as well, according to Top Gear.. oh well.. lets just stick with the Cooper S? maybe this is just BMW stunt/marketing ploy?
it’s interesting how the front-end upper bar connects directly to the fr strut housing. On BMW, there are 2 braces which connect the strut housing to the front end. I wonder what this type of path load does to the longit or transverse load propagation… :-?
I like this MINI. Wonder what is the price like..