MINI Cooper 5 Door launch comes on the heels of the 3 Door launch. It wasn't too long ago that the F66 MINI Cooper 3 Door was launched. Now we have its F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door joining the ranks with internal combustion engines. As with the F66, the F65 will see the standard Cooper designated with a ‘C’, and the performance variant with an ‘S.’ The 5 Door C features an ...
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MINI debuted its "MINI Mixed Reality" technology at the international media launch of the all-new MINI Cooper Electric in Sitges, Spain. And I was seriously impressed with what they have come up with. Essentially, the new technology enables drivers to immerse themselves in an augmented virtual world, while still being able to drive and be behind the wheel. This is achieved by a pioneering pair of virtual reality goggles paired with precision GPS ...
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We take the new MINI Cooper Electric on a scenic drive around Spain to stretch its electric legs. MINI's first attempt at building an EV was well, a little bit mixed. Yes, the MINI Electric was agile and had a cosy interior, but the range was frankly pathetic, and it couldn't charge up very quickly. So, back to the drawing board, and this is attempt number two. That presents us with the new ...
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BMW Group Asia has recently published their record-breaking sales numbers across Southeast Asia for the year 2023. These numbers indicate that there is increasing affection for BMW and MINI models in Southeast Asia. With the BMW brand itself revving up an 18% growth over the previous year, and the BMW M, the marque's performance division, accelerating an impressive 85%, it's clear that the thirst for luxury and speed is far from being ...
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Fifth-generation MINI Cooper will be available with two levels of internal combustion performance. The standard Cooper is designated with a 'C', and the performance variant with an 'S.' This is how MINI designates the performance levels of itspetrol engines within the new model family. “At MINI, 'Power of Choice ́ means that in addition to all-electric MINI models, we also offer models such as the new MINI Cooper with a petrol engine. ...
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Experience the latest MINI models all in one cosy place at One Holland Village. MINI has recently unveiled its new Pop-Up Store, nestled within the One Holland Village shopping mall, and it's open from 11 am to 9 pm daily. It’s a new hub where you can get up close with the latest MINI models, take them for a spin, and dive into the stylish world of the MINI Lifestyle Collection. "The Holland ...
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The moustachioed Mini Cooper Convertible is an excellent grown-up hatch, if not the most practical choice. This is the modern facelifted Mk 3.0 Mini, born way back in 2018 and revitalised with yet another facelift back in 2021. It won’t be too long for this world, however, because Mini has since declared that it’ll be the first brand in the BMW Group to go fully electric in the 2030s. The electric revolution ...
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Mini is bidding a solemn farewell to the Clubman with the Final Edition. Get yours now before it’s gone. The iconic Mini Clubman is taking its final bow, and it’s going out in style. Mini, in its characteristic charm, is bidding farewell with the launch of the Clubman Final Edition – a limited run of just 1,969 units worldwide. And yes, you guessed it right, that number is a nod to ...
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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 ...
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Another 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 ...
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... 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 ...
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The 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 ...
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The 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 ...
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This 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 ...
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If 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. ...
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