Fifth generation MINI features two EVs in Munich. Street go-karting is now going electric, thanks to a relentless push by MINI toward electrification of its entire model range. Two models, the Cooper and Countryman, were on display at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich. Let's start first with the Cooper, which is no longer an engine specification. Moving forwards, 'Cooper' will refer to all MINI three-door and five-door models as well ...
Read MoreAnother day, another special edition MINI. This time, its dubbed the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition. MINI Asia and Eurokars Habitat have just launched the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition. Available exclusively in Singapore in the Cooper S variant, this sporty classic promises extreme exclusivity, with just 5 units being commissioned. The Seaside Edition is distinguished by double decorative stripes in white that run from the side doors to the rear. A unique graphic ...
Read More... is a mouthful for a Mini, but looks eye-wateringly alluring! In case you're not familiar with the MINI Cooper S Countryman, here's a bit of a refresher. A two-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine puts down 178hp and 280Nm of torque through its front wheels and dusts off the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds. More so than that, it has five usable seats and features 450 litres of luggage space when configured as ...
Read MoreThe new fifth-generation MINI 3-door is the new electric kid on the block, ushering in a new generation of MINI models. MINI is kickstarting its next generation with the MINI Cooper Electric, the now iconic 3-door that prioritises electric driving fun. Originally launched in 2020, growth in sales saw the all-electric MINI Cooper SE becoming by far the most popular MINI model, with over 43,000 units being sold worldwide last year. One out ...
Read MoreThe MINI 3-door has always thrilled drivers with its go-kart-like feeling and its unmistakable silhouette. Now, the one millionth MINI 3-door has just rolled off the production line. “Maximum interior space on a minimum footprint”. This was what Sir Alec Issigonis did in 1959 with this simple yet ingenious vehicle concept, giving birth to the original MINI we know and love. Back in 2013, MINI presented the current reinterpretation of the compact ...
Read MoreThis next-generation Countryman will be all-electric and ready to razzle-dazzle. What happens when one hankers after a Mini but needs more interior space? Well, one buys a Maxi Countryman! 😳 With five doors, the Countryman has successfully served as Mini's largest vehicle on sale and is great if one needs to carry around four passengers or drop the rear seatbacks for more cargo capacity. The Countryman, the do-almost-anything Mini, is now about ...
Read MoreIf you wanted a compact, hip, and enjoyable car to hoon around town with, chances are you'll think of a MINI. Indeed, these British puppies are purpose-built to provide drivers with endless fun on the roads with their can-do attitudes and funky demeanours. The recipe was simple - take a compact car, throw a reasonably powerful engine in it, add good handling characteristics, and you get a shopping cart of fun. ...
Read MoreMINI experiments with matte brass accents in place of chrome for a run of MINI One 3-Door and 5-Door models. The MINI One may be the entry range to the brand, this hasn’t stopped the British carmaker from adding a dash of style and customisation. Exclusively available in 3-Door and 5-Door variants, the MINI One Frozen Brass Edition is apparently inspired by brass work found in various forms of art, especially from ...
Read MoreWith lively handling, Johnny Depp-esque styling and a practical cargo capacity, it’s hard to fault the refreshed entry-level MINI. There’s a scientific study that’s proven men look up to eight years older with facial hair. You’ve definitely seen the meme — shave a bearded man, and boom — he becomes a kid. Traditionally, MINIs are targeted at the young and young-at-heart. Funky colours, endless customization options, and cheerful styling. On this new ...
Read MoreSubtle exterior design changes and modernised interior equipment make the MINI Countryman better than ever. A large mini. As much as an oxymoron this is, the largest MINI on sale is seeing a steady increase in demand globally. For every 10 cars out the door of a MINI showroom these days, 3 are MINI Countryman crossovers. This is congruent with patterns across the new car buying landscape, though. What's different is that ...
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