Tag: MINI Cooper Hatch

MINI’s New Range Gets Entirely Redesigned Original MINI Accessories

The improved and more stylish Original MINI Accessories will add enhanced individuality ti the new MINI range. The program will be available this spring and will include some striking exterior touches, high-quality detailing for the interior and exceptional light alloy wheels.

The Original MINI Accessories has been completely redesigned in order to match the entirely redesigned MINI model. Some of the classic elements are kept: roof graphics, exterior mirror caps and additional headlamps. What is new however are the design concept for the exterior and interior made up of four MINI Design Lines, dubbed Vivid Green, Speedwell Blue, John Cooper Works Pro and Essential Black.

Each of the four design lines ensures a co-ordinated approach to the outside and inside of the car. This includes even the textile and all-weather floor mats, sun protection elements, door sill cover strips, exterior and interior mirror caps, roof and side graphics, side indicator surrounds, key lanyards, protective covers and luggage compartment items.

To go even further into details, let’s review every single theme. First of all, the Vivid Green gives accessories fresh look with striking dashes of rich green against a black background. Next, the Speedwell Blue is for those who want to add a touch of sporty flair and tradition. The latter is emphasized via the reinterpretation of the red, white and blue of the Union Jack, combined with a warm brown tone.

The third theme is the John Cooper Works Pro and it reflects a passion for racing with a vibrant chequered flag in black, red and grey. At last comes the Essential Black which delivers an elegant design that’s pared back to a chequered pattern which runs diagonally.

The mirror caps, both internal and external, which are so typical for the MINI models, can be now ordered in the same design lines as well as in Union Jack, Black Jack, Chequered Flag Black/Grey, Chequered Flag Black/White, John Cooper Works Pro Carbon, Big Bang and Gold Jack.

On the roof the customers can chose among the following roof graphics: motifs Union Jack, Black Jack, Gold Jack, Chequered Flag Grey, Chequered Flag White. Additional options for the standard roof are Speedwell Blue, Vivid Green, John Cooper Works Pro and Chequered Flag Black.

Next, additional design accents can be achieved through the addition of stylishly improved side indicator surrounds, which are available in Union Jack, Black Jack, Chequered Flag Black/Grey, Chequered Flag Black/White, MINI Design Lines Vivid Green, Speedwell Blue and John Cooper Works Pro.

At the sides there is also being offered the option of side graphics in Vivid Green, Speedwell Blue and John Cooper Works Pro, as well as a new version of the John Cooper Works design in the colours Chilli Red and Jet Black.

Exclusively for the design line of MINI Essential Black, are the floor mat and tray, which were made from an anti-slip and waterproof material with straps for easy removal. The luggage compartment floor mat has a textile strip surround, while the tray includes partitions made of brushed aluminium.

Moreover, other individual enhancements that can be added feature sun protection elements for the rear window and rear side windows, door sill cover strips backlit with LEDs, additional main beam headlamps and a synthetic fabric car cover. Of course, each element is in one of the four design lines.

What is also new in MINI Origian Accessories range is the addition of 18-inch forged aluminium rims in cross-spoke design. There are also 17-inch light alloy wheels in multi-spoke design, available in Bright Silver metallic or Liquid Black. The hub caps on all MINI light alloy wheels can be finished in Chilli Red, Bright Orange, Apple Green or Bright Yellow.

Source: MINI

March 19, 2014

New MINI Cooper Hatch Shows Contemporary Evolution Of Classic Design

The iconic MINI Hatch has been built up completely anew from the ground up. Although it keeps its emblematic design cues, every component has been back to the drawing board with the aim to enhance its function, performance and style.

The result is that the new MINI includes major improvements in technology, engine efficiency and power delivery, driving dynamics, quality and personalisation. Next to the fact that the new hatch is quieter than the outgoing model, it is also more spacious and safer than before.

The dimensions of the new model are the following: 3,821mm length (MINI Cooper S is 3,850mm), 1,727mm width and 1,414mm height. In general, this makes it 98mm longer, 44mm wider and 7mm taller than its predecessor. The wheelbase has been extended by 28mm, while the track width has been enlarged at the front by 42mm and at the rear by 34mm.

The traditional exterior design of the car has been kept, we can still see a slightly refined the hexagonal contour of the radiator grille, circular headlights, ‘side scuttle’ indicator surrounds, upright rear light clusters and black lower body edging. What is new here: the LED headlamps and tail-lights, surrounded by an LED daylight driving ring.

As mentioned, the interior is spacious than before due to the larger dimensions. In addition, the horizontal structure of the cockpit is linked to circular and elliptical details. At its heart is the instrument cluster on the steering column. Speed, revs and fuel level are displayed on vertically arranged circular dials. A 8.8 inch TFT display is also positioned on the dashboard.

Controller or MINI Touch Controller, fitted in the centre console work together with the MINI Visual Boost Radio or the MINI Navigation System. LED lighting around the new central instrument provides visual feedback to the current driving situations.

In terms of engines, MINI has features an entirely new powertrains, each featuring MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology: three-cylinder petrol, four-cylinder petrol and three-cylinder diesel engine. Details are listed in the table below:

Engine		MINI One Hatch	MINI One D Hatch	MINI Cooper Hatch	MINI Cooper D Hatch	MINI Cooper S Hatch
Type/no. of cylinders/valves		in-line / 3 / 4	in-line / 3 / 4	in-line / 3 / 4	in-line / 3 / 4	in-line / 4 / 4
Capacity	cc	1198	1496	1499	1496	1998
Bore/stroke	mm	78.0 / 83.6	78 / 83.	82.0 / 94.6	84.0 / 90.0	82.0 / 94.6
Compression	:1	11	16.5	11.0	16.5	11.0
Output	kW/hp	75 / 102	70 / 95	100 / 136	85 / 116	141 / 192
at engine speed	rpm	4250 – 6000	4000	4500 – 6000	4000	4700 – 6000
Torque (with overboost)	Nm	180	220	220)	270	280
at engine speed	rpm	1400-4000	1750 – 2250	1250 – 4000	1750	1250 – 4750

As a standard, the units are fitted with the six-speed manual transmission, while six-speed automatic and six-speed sports automatic transmissions come as an option.

MINI Hatch will also sport an optimized suspension, which has been enhanced via a new single-joint spring strut axle at the front and a multi-link axle at the rear. All improvements are made with the aim to intensify MINI’s ‘go-kart’ handling responses. Also new to the car is the optional Variable Damper Control.

MINI Cooper Hatch and MINI Cooper D Hatch ride on 15-inch forged light alloy wheels, while the MINI Cooper S Hatch is fitted with 16-inch light alloy wheels as standard. Debuting on the hatch are the following technologies: the optional MINI Head-Up-Display, Driving Assistant option with collision and pedestrian warning system, a rear view camera and parking assistant, ABS anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution (EBD), cornering brake control (CBC) with brake assistant, the driving stability control system (DSC), drive-off assistant, brake dry function, fading brake support and dynamic traction control (DTC).

2014 MINI Cooper Hatches will be available in dealerships from tomorrow.