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Mini Confirms Sidewalk for SA

Mini has announced a special edition of its convertible and it's confirmed for SA market introduction in 2020. Meet the Mini Convertible Sidewalk.

The Mini Convertible Sidewalk will be reaching South Africa in the 2nd quarter of 2020 and will be available in Cooper and Cooper S derivatives.

The Sidewalk model features exclusive paintwork, a unique soft top and special light-alloy wheels. The paint finish is attractive and is called Deep Laguna, while the textile soft-top roof can be opened and closed in as little as 18 seconds. The wheels are 17-inch light-alloy Scissor Spoke 2-tone units and there are subtle Sidewalk badges. Inside, there are exclusive MINI Yours Leather Lounge Sidewalk seats which are anthracite in colour with contrasting seams in Petrol and Energetic Yellow. There are also doormats which have matching dark Petrol surrounds and Energetic Yellow seams.

Mini Confirms Sidewalk for SA

Mini has announced a special edition of its convertible and it's confirmed for SA market introduction in 2020. Meet the Mini Convertible Sidewalk. The Mini Convertible Sidewalk will be reaching South Africa in the 2nd quarter of 2020 and will be available in Cooper and Cooper S derivatives. The...

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What Do You Want To Know About The Electric 2020 Mini Cooper SE?

What Do You Want To Know About The Electric 2020 Mini Cooper SE? - Jalopnik

Mini is back to building an electric car. Like last time, the yellow-colored accents and two-door body style are back, but the drivetrain guts are all different—and mostly BMW i3 parts. And now it’s called the Mini Cooper SE.

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New SA-bound electric Mini Cooper SE: brand defends ‘low’ range

A Mini executive has defended the range offered by the new electric Cooper SE, saying he believes the firm has hit the “sweet spot”.

Speaking to motoring.com.au, Andreas Lampka, head of communications at the BMW-backed brand, suggested the claimed range of between 235 to 270 km was sufficient.

New SA-bound electric Mini Cooper SE: brand defends ‘low’ range… - CAR Magazine

A Mini executive has defended the range offered by the new electric Cooper SE, saying he believes the firm has hit the “sweet spot”. Speaking... Read more →

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CarAdvice review of the Mini Electric

 

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What Car? review of the Mini Electric

 

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ROAD TEST: Mini Cooper 3-Door Hatch Steptronic

TEST SUMMARY

Even five years into its lifecycle, this generation of the Mini still offers unique styling, with a stylish and well-built cabin (albeit cramped in the second row). It remains a pleasurable steer, striking a balance between being a competent commuter that can also put a smile on a drivers’ face.

However, while the CAR team agreed on the Mini’s positive attributes, priced at R403 000, it certainly is a lot of money for a car with a small footprint. What’s more, the A1 offers superior space, standard spec and usability.

That said, were the Mini to morph into a more practical and user-friendly car, it would likely lose the charm and flair that makes it so special to drive and own. While not as well-rounded as the A1, the desirability of the Mini appeals to the heart, rather than the head. Quite simply, if you want one, nothing else will do.

Hatch MINI Cooper Hatch 3-door auto
77 / 100
Price: R418,500
0-100 km/h: 7.8
Power (kW@r/min): 100 KW @ 4500-6000
Torque (N.m@r/min): 220 N.m @ 1250
Top speed: 210
Claimed cons. (l/100 km): 4.9 l/100 KM's
C02 emissions (g/km): 115 g/KM

ROAD TEST: Mini Cooper 3-Door Hatch Steptronic - CAR Magazine

Entertaining as ever, does the refreshed Mini Cooper still rule the boutique hatch roost? The Mini has never pretended to be all things to all […]

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Mini Electric 2020 review

Should I buy one?

Exactly where all that leaves this clearly desirable, energetic and engaging car, which has some equally apparent limitations on everyday, any-occasion usability, will require closer inspection to be sure about – but my hunch is that the Mini Electric will bring a bit of much-needed complexity, or light and shade, to the developing EV scene; and a bit of genuine and very welcome choice.

It clearly won’t be the most rounded, practical or usable option in what promises to be a mercurial market segment this year - but, on this evidence, it will drive like a Mini, and so it’s ready to put an extra dose of fun into the zero-emissions class.

Mini Electric specification

Where Miami, Florida Price from £24,400 (inc. PiCG) On sale now Engine Hybrid synchronous electric motor, front mounted Power 181bhp at 7000rpm Torque 199lb ft at 100-1000rpm Gearbox single speed, direct drive Kerb weight 1365kg Top speed 93mph (limited) 0-62mph 7.3sec Fuel economy 3.69- to 4.18mpkWh (WLTP Combined) Range 144 miles (WLTP Combined) Rivals Renault Zoe, Honda e

Mini Electric 2020-2024 review | Autocar

Mini’s new electric hatchback won’t break records on range or usability but has plenty of brand-typical zip and driver appeal. Isn’t bad value relative to other EVs, either

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DrivingElectric review of the Mini Electric

 

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Autocar review of the Mini Electric

 

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BMW: next-generation Mini hatch to be delayed

Arrival of fourth-gen hatch set to be pushed back due to uncertainty over future UK-EU trade and need to cut costs

BMW is set to delay the development of the next-generation Mini hatch due to uncertainty over Britain’s trade relations with the European Union after Brexit and a need to cut costs, according to reports.

The third generation of the revived hatchback was launched in 2014, and a new version had been due to arrive in 2022 or 2023.

BMW: next-generation Mini hatch to be delayed | Autocar

Arrival of fourth-gen hatch set to be pushed back due to uncertainty over future UK-EU trade and need to cut costs

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Watt a super mini! New SA-bound electric Mini driven

Riding on 16" or 17" wheels, the car has a claimed range of up to 235km. It is powered by a 135kW electric motor charged from a 32.6kWh lithium ion battery. There are four driving modes. Sport is perfect for spirited driving. But ‘Mid’ is still lively around town. To save power there’s Green and Green+ which switches off functions such as air-conditioning. Its satnav can work out shortest, fastest and ‘greenest’ route.

On a public fast charger the Mini achieves 80 percent charge in 35 minutes or 3 hours 12 minutes on a domestic 7.4kW wall-box.

For the ‘Greta’ generation, it’s not cheap. Prices in the UK start from £24 400 (around R480 000) after government incentives.

The Mini Cooper SE is expected to reach South African shores in early 2021, and it's too early to predict local pricing at this stage.

Watt a super mini! New SA-bound electric Mini driven

You soon forget that this is an electric car, it?s just a very sporty Mini, says our UK correspondent. But it won't come cheap.

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Mini Electric 2020 UK review

Should I buy one?

In any case, buyers are unlikely to be deterred. The Mini Electric has huge charm, excellent quality and terrific driving characteristics (leaving aside a niggle about a lumpy ride on British back roads) and there is bound to be a strong continuing demand.

George is right: this car’s key role will be to sell the electric ideal to Britons who never previously considered it.

Mini Electric specification

Where Oxfordshire, UK Price £24,400 (after government grant) On sale now Engine Hybrid synchronous electric motor Power 181bhp Torque 199lb ft Gearbox 1-spd automatic Kerb weight 1326kg Top speed 93mph 0-62mph 7.3sec Range 144 miles (WLTP) CO2 0g/km Rivals Renault Zoe, Peugeot e-208, Volkswagen e-Up

Mini Electric 2020-2024 review | Autocar

Mini’s new electric hatchback won’t break records on range or usability but has plenty of brand-typical zip and driver appeal. Isn’t bad value relative to other EVs, either

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Joe Achilles review of the 2020 Mini Electric

 

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Joe Achilles review of the 2020 Mini Electric

Wonder if it will come our way

 

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Wonder if it will come our way

It is actually! During the course of 2021.

All-Electric MINI Cooper SE (2020) Specs & Price

The new-vehicle market’s most affordable battery-electric passenger vehicle is the all-electric MINI, which was recently introduced in South Africa. It blends the Oxford-based brand’s go-kart-like driving experience and iconic design with emission-free motoring… PARTNERED CONTENT Based on the...

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Mini E: ultimate electric hot hatch? Full road test // Jonny Smith CarPervert

The Mini E - or Mini Cooper se to be precise - is Mini's first mass produced electric car. They did make a batch of experimental Mini One EVs in 2009, and whilst they had excellent performance the batteries took up the whole back seat area.

10 years later the latest UK-built British icon has been gifted the electric power-train of its BMW i3 cousin and a few minor trim tweaks to provide a quicker 0-62 than its Honda e arch rival, as well the Peugeot e208, revised VW e-Up! and Renault Zoe.

With a WLTP range of 145 miles, however, is it enough to be a convincing purchase against the other electric hatches in this sub £30,000 supermini class?

 

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Can we convince James May to buy a Mini Electric? - DriveTribe

 

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AutoTrader review the Mini Electric

 

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Pricing! New Mini Convertible Sidewalk heading to South Africa

The new Mini Convertible Sidewalk is due to launch in South Africa in the second quarter of 2020 but the BMW-backed firm’s local arm has already published pricing.

The soft-top Sidewalk edition will be offered locally in two familiar forms: Cooper and Cooper S.

So, what sort of cash are we looking at here? Well, the Cooper Convertible Sidewalk, which employs a 100 kW turbocharged 1,5-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine, is priced at R543 500 (or some R69 000 more expensive than the standard model).

Meanwhile, the Cooper S Convertible Sidewalk will start at R608 500 (a premium of R59 000 over the model on which it is based), using the brand’s 141 kW turbocharged 2,0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine. Both feature a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard, although the more powerful variant can also be optionally equipped with a sports transmission with paddle shifters.

Pricing! New Mini Convertible Sidewalk heading to South Africa… - CAR Magazine

The new Mini Convertible Sidewalk is due to launch in South Africa in the second quarter of 2020 but the BMW-backed firm’s local arm has... Read more →

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CarGurus UK review of the 2020 Mini Electric