The BMW-Mini Thread

MINI will debut all-electric convertible at Shanghai Auto Show

The 2023 Shanghai Auto Show is celebrating its 20th edition. It is just days away and all automakers are preparing to dazzle the world with future electric cars. BMW is not to be outdone and its Mini brand is bringing two electric vehicles to the show and a new digital companion.

Mini Cooper SE Convertible will have its global premiere at the show. The company touts the car as the first “premium convertible in the small car segment.” The vehicle was first unveiled in February but the Shanghai Auto Show presents an opportunity for the public to actually see the car in person.

The first electric convertible from Mini comes with a 184hp electric motor sitting at the front. The 32.6kWh battery provides a WLTP-certified range of 201km (125mi). The car isn’t the lightest and as a result, it takes 8.2 seconds to sprint from 0 to 100km/h. It will be available in a limited run of 999 units and will come with a €60,000 price tag.

The second electric car that Mini is bringing to Shanghai is the Aceman. It’s a surprising move because the concept car was unveiled last July. We would have expected Mini to unveil the electric Countryman officially, but the company decided to keep the car away from the public eye for a little bit longer.

Mini Aceman presents the new design language from the company and as such was the preview of the all-electric Countryman. Full of clever solutions and new technology, Aceman is very refreshing. Unfortunately, it was never meant to become a production model - unless Mini changed its mind.

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MINI at Auto Shanghai 2023.

The first all-electric MINI Convertible to celebrate its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023. The MINI Concept Aceman provides a preview of the first all-electric crossover model in the new MINI family. And Spike returns as a digital companion.
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New Mini Cooper Electric revealed ahead of 2024 launch

All-new small EV will rival the Fiat 500 Electric with 181bhp and 240 miles of range

The all-new Mini hatchback has been seen for the first time, having shed its camouflage ahead of a launch early next year.

The second generation of Mini’s small EV – now called the Cooper – will be built in China atop a new front-wheel-drive platform engineered by Spotlight Automotive, BMW’s joint venture with Great Wall.

A petrol-engined version, evolved more obviously from the current car, will be builtin Oxford, sitting on an entirely different platform but taking the same design direction. Autocar has already reported in-depth details of the long-awaited 2024 Cooper, following a briefing from Mini boss Stefanie Wurst and a prototype ride in Sweden, but this is, at long last, our first look at the final production design.

The resemblance to today’s car is evident, and indeed it still measures roughly 3800mm from bumper to bumper, but it’s clear Mini’s designers have worked hard to make good on a promise to bring “the iconic hatch back to its roots”.

A wider track, shorter overhangs, a longer wheelbase and larger wheels give the Fiat 500 rival a noticeably more purposeful stance, while the company’s vocal commitment to minimalism (and thereby sustainability) extends to a much purer and simpler overall treatment.

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New Mini Cooper Electric revealed ahead of 2024 launch | Autocar

All-new small EV will rival the Fiat 500 Electric with 181bhp and 240 miles of range
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Mini Cooper S EV 2024 official photos reveal design

The next-generation Mini Cooper EV is scheduled for a May 2024 release, but a series of leaked photos let us see its design of the Cooper S in advance. Previously, the company announced some of the specs, but we will still have to wait for the full details and prices at launch.

The appearance is in line with Mini's design traditional language, although it's even more streamlined this time. The length of the chassis of the electric version is still 3,800mm, but it looks wider and has a longer wheelbase. Mini got rid of the black plastic around the fenders, along with the contrasting trim accents and chrome elements. And although this is the Cooper S in the photos, we believe there will be small or no deviation in the design across different trims. As per current rumors, in addition to the standard Cooper and Cooper S, Mini plans to release a Cooper SE and Cooper Works.

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Mini Cooper S EV 2024 official photos reveal design

Mini staying true to its roots.
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2024 Mini Cooper: A First Look

After a few leaked images hit the Web, some official photographs have now appeared. Here’s a first look at the all-new 2024 Mini Cooper.

What you see here is a first look at the brand-new 2024 Mini Cooper that will be officially and formally revealed at the IAA Motor Show, which is being held later this year in Munich.

Visually, it’s a Mini alright, especially at the front, but the rear lights are radical and new. At the front there’s a gaping one-panel grille, which we assume means this exact model is the electric version. We understand that Mini will continue to offer petrol engines for its lineup and these will essentially be updated versions of the current 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre motors.

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2024 Mini Cooper: A First Look

After a few leaked images hit the Web, some official photographs have now appears. Here's a first look at the all-new 2024 Mini Cooper.
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First drive: 2023 Mini Cooper Electric prototype review

A full decade since the last all-new Mini hatch comes the most radical yet, with a new design and platform, plus EV power

It’s way too early for prices, but it’s safe to assume that they will all start with a three. Between that, the final infotainment system, the range and the ride, there are still quite a few unknowns about the Cooper E. At the same time, there’s little evidence to suggest that any of those things is likely to be problematic, and I’ve been impressed so far with the style, character and driving experience. If the Mini Electric floated the idea of a hot hatch EV, this new one has a good shot at making it real.

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First drive: 2023 Mini Cooper Electric prototype review | Autocar

A full decade since the last all-new Mini hatch comes the most radical yet, with a new design and platform, plus EV power
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New Mini Cooper Electric doubles the driving range of its predecessor

The new electric Mini Cooper is here - built on the 5th generation of the Mini and improving greatly on the Mini Cooper SE first introduced in 2019. For the first time, there are two power outputs available to choose from and two new batteries are addressing the biggest issue with the previous model - its range.

As expected, the company is shifting its attention towards all-electric models after the Mini Cooper SE became its best-selling model last year. It sold 43,000 units worldwide which represents 20% of all Mini vehicles sold globally - that’s a big number for a little car.

When the new Mini Cooper Electric goes into production this coming November, it will be available with two powertrains. The 135kW unit (181hp) that we already know from the current model is reserved for the Cooper E version. It will be joined by a more powerful 160 kW (215 hp) in the SE version which should bring back the performance Cooper is associated with.

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New Mini Cooper Electric doubles the driving range of its predecessor

Mini Cooper Electric gets two bigger batteries and two electric motor options for more driving fun with range going up all the way to 400 km.
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All-electric driving fun for the future: the new MINI Cooper Electric.

The fifth generation of the MINI 3-door is fully electrically powered and continues the success story of the legendary model. With maximum go-kart feeling, the new MINI Cooper Electric embodies the hallmark brand driving fun of the future.
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New Mini Cooper electric hatch teased: enhanced range, more power

Mini is not quite ready to pull the covers off its new-generation hatchback, but the BMW-owned British car brand is keen to boast about its capabilities.

The current Mini Cooper SE is South Africa’s least expensive electric car - although a certain Chinese protagonist could steal its thunder later this year.

Either way the current electric Mini is stymied by its limited range, estimated to be around 215km, but that’s set to improve in the new model.

According to Mini, the fifth-generation hatchback will be offered two different variants - Cooper E and Cooper SE - with differing power and battery packages.

The new Cooper E will be the more affordable option, featuring the same 135kW power output as today’s SE, but it does boast a bigger battery, now with a capacity of 40.7 kWh, up from 33kW.

 
Spot the difference! Mini reveals four next-gen features

Mini is overhauling its designs, and these are the first four things it’s changed

Mini wants you to know that it has gone back to the drawing board for its next generation of car design, and today it has teased the first four of many things that have been entirely rethought.

They are as follows: the OLED display, the steering wheel, the seats and the alloy wheels. What, no laser blasters?

Let’s start with the touchscreen. This being a Mini it is still round and still bolted into the middle of the dashboard, except Mini claims the 240mm-wide unit is the first touch display with a fully round surface.

It acts as both instrument cluster and on-board monitor, apparently, housing the infotainment system and - we regret to confirm - the climate controls. Not a great start.

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Spot the difference! Mini reveals four next-gen features

Mini is overhauling its designs, and these are the first four things it’s changed
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Mini Electric review

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“It reinforces something we learned with the VW e-Golf – that an electric car doesn’t have to be radical to be a success”

The Mini Electric is a very complete little EV. It preserves pretty much everything we like about a standard Mini Cooper S, but it’s more accelerative where it matters, and has zero local emissions. It proves that the hot hatch will have a future as an EV. And it reinforces something we learned with the VW e-Golf – that an electric car doesn’t have to be wantonly radical to be a success. Stuffing a car we already know and like with battery cells can, with the correct execution, be a good tactic.

However, the Mini asks you to understand a few home truths. BMW could have given it more range and will do down the line. But, that will likely make it heavier and more expensive, with longer charging times and less cabin space. For this first proper production attempt it studied a lot of Mini owner data, sussed out the average Cooper S travels 26 miles a day, and moulded the Mini Electric’s performance to suit that brief, needing only a couple of recharges to slip into the average Mini audience’s life unnoticed.

It's a strong addition to the Mini family. We’ve always championed the weight-saving, space-giving packaging of the now retired BMW i3, so now it’s over to Mini to see if the conventional approach can do the numbers.

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Mini Electric Review 2023 | Top Gear

A surprisingly rounded EV. Fun to drive, uncompromised inside, and still every bit a Mini
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Mini shares details of the Cooper and Countryman design

With the official debut of both Cooper and Countryman electric versions of Mini approaching fast, the company has been ramping up its marketing machine. We’ve already had the official photos - albeit the cars were still wearing camouflage - we’ve seen a lot of information and now we have more details of the new design language.

Both cars will debut around the same time and both are going into production by the end of September, and both are ushering in the new Charismatic Simplicity design language that Mini first showcased with its Aceman Concept last year. Today we get a glimpse of the features that made their way from the concept vehicle into the production models.

The most obvious and one instantly jumps into focus is the new round display. It replaces the instrument cluster completely and just as the old version central screen keeps the round form. That’s where the similarities end, this is a full OLED display that resembles a futuristic tablet. Measuring 24 cm across (9.45 inches) this touch-controlled and frameless display combines infotainment, instrument cluster, and on-board monitoring.

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Mini shares details of the Cooper and Countryman design

The marketing machine is truly at full speed for both electric Mini models and with their debut approaching, the company gave a closer look at the new design features.
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Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition

The performance-enhanced MINI John Cooper Works models have always been the brand's top athletes and maximize that brand-typical go-kart feeling. The MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition, limited to 999 units worldwide, accentuates the powerful sportiness of the drivetrain in a particularly authentic way.

"The MINI John Cooper Works models have their roots in motorsport. With the MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition, we are celebrating MINI's legendary motorsport history and maximizing the brand-typical driving experience," says Stefanie Wurst, Head of MINI.

The manual 6-speed transmission makes the MINI John Cooper Works a special high-performance model. Together with the standard stainless-steel pedals, the mechanical manual transmission underlines the dynamic response of the drive and stands for the exciting race feeling of the MINI John Cooper Works. The focus on this unfiltered and authentic driving experience with a 6-speed manual transmission gives the 1to6 Edition its name.

Limited edition with puristic design details

Even from the outside, the MINI John Cooper Works in the 1to6 Edition signals individual style and exceptional performance. The front end is characterized by the radiator grille with the tried and tested large air inlets for optimal temperature control of the engine and brakes and a surrounding completely in Piano Black. In combination with the elegant Midnight Black body color, the elegant black design details give the vehicle an untamed appearance. The brand-typical side scuttles as well as the waistline finisher are also designed in Piano Black.


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Mini JCW 1to6 special edition is last ever manual Mini

Sporty three-door hatchback gets 231bhp, bespoke details and near-£40,000 price tag

The Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 has been revealed as the brand's last ever manual car as it pushes forward with automatic gearboxes and electric powertrains.

The £39,600 special edition – of which just 999 examples will be made, all in three-door format, 150 of them for the UK – ends 64 years of manual Minis.

It has been created with “driver enjoyment and involvement” at its core, said brand boss Stefanie Wurst.

To be launched at this weekend’s Nürburgring 24 Hour race, the JCW 1to6 also "celebrates Mini's legendary motorsport history".

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Mini JCW 1to6 special edition is last ever manual Mini | Autocar

Sporty three-door hatchback gets 231bhp, bespoke details and near-£40,000 price tag
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This new Mini John Cooper Works is a manual-only special edition

The JCW 1to6 Edition celebrates the manual gearbox, with 150 coming to the UK

You didn’t think Mini would run a manual-gearboxed John Cooper Works at the Nürburgring 24hrs and not spin a special edition road car off it, did you? Mini loves a limited run special.
And we can certainly get on board with this one, because it’s a 228bhp JCW that can only be equipped with the six-speed manual gearbox. Go on Mini.

Just 999 examples of the so-called ‘1to6 Edition’ will be available worldwide (with 150 coming to the UK) and all will be fixed in the exact spec that you see here.
That means an all-black exterior with Midnight Black Metallic paint, black 18-inch wheels, piano black trim and tinted rear glass. There is a grey bonnet stripe that runs right down the centre of the special edition too, and that features a ‘repeated manual transmission graphic’.

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This new Mini John Cooper Works is a manual-only special edition

The JCW 1to6 Edition celebrates the manual gearbox, with 150 coming to the UK
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This is your first look at the interior of the upcoming Mini Cooper

Mini continues its long drawn out reveal of the new generation Cooper

As you may remember, the next generation of Mini hatchback will be called the Mini Cooper. And yes, we know that Cooper is already a trim level of the current Mini Hatch, but when the new car arrives every little Mini will be known as a Cooper, no matter if it’s powered by electricity or an internal combustion engine.

And no matter what powertrain you go for, this is what your interior could look like. Yep, Mini has revealed the inside of its new hatch before the outside – a continuation of its very slow unveil after it showed the wheels, steering wheel and seats back in May. Come on Mini, just show us the car already.

Anyway, this interior. We’re told that it’s inspired by the original Alec Issigonis Mini, hence why there’s just one round central screen referencing the old-school central speedo. Notice there is a head-up display too, though.

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This is your first look at the interior of the upcoming Mini Cooper

Mini continues its long drawn out reveal of the new generation Cooper
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2024 MINI Cooper Electric's interior is a fusion of classic charm and cutting-edge tech

Boasting its legacy of classic charm and top-notch design, the 2024 MINI Cooper Electric takes a bold step forward into the future, delivering state-of-the-art tech amenities while maintaining the spirit of the iconic British brand.

This new generation of MINI Cooper, whether petrol-powered or electric, sports a more suave, technologically advanced look than its predecessors. And now, the automaker unveils an overhauled interior packed with cutting-edge infotainment systems and crafty personalization features, making every ride a unique experience.

You'll immediately spot a 9.4-inch OLED screen at the heart of the dashboard, replacing the traditional speedometer with a hub for speed, media, and a plethora of customization settings. The new system dubbed the MINI Interaction Unit, runs on the OS9 operating system, enabling owners to select different themes that alter the appearance and ambience of the screen and interior lighting. In the spirit of personalization, the Personal mode allows drivers to upload a background photo of their choice. The system then color-matches the photo to give your MINI an even more personalized touch.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility come standard, with a twist. iOS users will see their projections fill the round screen, while Android Auto users will have to be content with a rectangular projection due to technical constraints. MINI assures fans that there are hidden 'Easter eggs' peppered throughout the infotainment system, making each interaction a delightful discovery.

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2024 MINI Cooper Electric's interior is a fusion of classic charm and cutting-edge tech

The 2024 MINI Cooper Electric unveils an impressive array of personalized options and high-end infotainment tech, merging tradition with innovation in a way only MINI could manage.
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