The BMW-Mini Thread

Mini Cooper EV to come with a huge circular OLED screen, new infotainment

The next-generation Mini Cooper is due to hit the streets later this year and the company keeps revealing it bit by bit. We know what the interior would look like, we saw most of the exterior design and we have range estimations. And now, we have a bit more details regarding the infotainment and sounds system.

In a press release, the company highlights the big circular display in the middle of the dashboard, which has become an intrinsic part of Mini's design by now. The new modern version of the infotainment screen uses a 9.44-inch circular OLED panel. It will display the company's upcoming version 9 of its Mini Operating System. The OS is based on the Android Open Source Project.

The upcoming Mini will feature a new cloud-based navigation system to ease EV trips by optimizing efficiency and take into account charging stations along the route. Mini is preparing 3D maps and AI view for advanced navigation too.

The whole infotainment system has three Experience Modes - Core, Green and Go-Kart. Each has its own UI complemented with light and sound effects.

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Mini Cooper EV to come with a huge circular OLED screen, new infotainment

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New Mini Cooper EV gets exhaust note and woodland sounds

Hatchback's minimalist cabin is inspired by the original Mini; speedometer swapped for touchscreen

Mini is returning to its roots with a simple, retro-futuristic cabin arrangement for its 2024 Cooper EV - inspired by Alec Issigonis's design for the original 1959 car.

Revealed ahead of the car's official debut in the coming months, the new Mini's cockpit is described as "more Mini than ever before" - and the firm has revealed the electric supermini will receive an exhaust note and eight different drive modes.

Using Mini’s new ninth-generation operating system, which the firm says has been optimised for touch and voice controls, the new model will feature a new ‘Mini Experience’ feature with various drive modes to adjust the car’s system’s colour theme, driving characteristics and interior lighting.

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New Mini Cooper EV gets exhaust note and woodland sounds | Autocar

Hatchback's minimalist cabin is inspired by the original Mini; speedometer swapped for touchscreen
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This is the £30k next-gen Mini Cooper Electric

All-new Mini arrives with a circular OLED screen and a choice of either 190 or 250 miles of range

You’ve probably already seen one of the many leaked images online, but this is the all-new Mini Cooper in all of its glory.

Well, this particular car is actually the replacement for the outgoing Mini Electric, but that’s because for this new generation, Mini is bringing all of its littlest hatches under a new Cooper umbrella regardless of their powertrain.

We’ll see the almost identical petrol-powered Cooper soon, but the Cooper Electric shows us the new ‘Charismatic Simplicity’ design language. Essentially that has resulted in Mini taking as many bits as possible off the old car – so there’s no more chrome, no black plastic around the wheel arches, super short overhangs and flush door handles.

The classic circular headlights are present and flank an octagonal grille that has a whiff of ‘bottom-feeding fish’ about it. The Union Flag rear lights are gone too, although the new customisable units can be switched to have different signatures and there is a patriotic option. Generally we’re fans of the new look though. Oh, and there’ll be a Sport trim level that’ll bring fancier front and rear bumpers.

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This is the £30k next-gen Mini Cooper Electric

All-new Mini arrives with a circular OLED screen and a choice of either 190 or 250 miles of range
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Mini Cooper SE

The purist design and the all-electric drivetrain of the new MINI Cooper are consistently geared towards urban driving fun, highlighting the exceptional status of the MINI within its vehicle segment. There is virtually no other vehicle model in the world that has succeeded in accentuating its own history and tradition based on evolutionary advancements while at the same time repeatedly setting new technical standards over a period of more than 60 years of construction. What has remained is the underlying notion of a vehicle that offers the greatest possible space utilisation for passengers despite compact external dimensions. New features include the world of digital experiences, modern assistance systems and a purely electric powertrain that guarantees locally emission-free mobility. As such, the fifth generation is a typical MINI while at the same time symbolising the brand's all-electric future.

"With its electric drive and purist design, the new MINI Cooper is a perfect fit for an urban lifestyle. In the fifth generation of the MINI Cooper, we combine the traditional MINI DNA with innovative, future-oriented technology while enabling locally emission-free driving fun that is typical of MINI," says Stefanie Wurst, Head of MINI.

Charismatic Simplicity: the new MINI design style

The design of the new MINI model generation is modern, digital and unmistakable. With the new MINI family, the brand takes driving fun, the user experience and a responsible attitude forward into a new era. This comprehensive transformation on the way to becoming an all-electric brand by 2030 is reflected in the authentic design of the new models, combining forward-looking technology with the elementary principles of body design and the brand's origins. In doing so, it emphasises the urban character of the MINI along with the sheer joy of innovation.


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Mini reveals all-new Cooper EV hatch and not-so-mini Countryman SUV

Mini chose Spring Day to introduce the world to a pair of important new models, with the reveal of the all-new Cooper electric hatchback and Countryman SUV.

They both represent a significant step towards the company’s electrification ambitions, while also introducing a smoother design language and bang up to date interior electronics.

While the new hatch boasts similar dimensions to the current model, the Countryman has grown into a not-so-mini Mini. Measuring 4,433mm in length, the new SUV is 136mm longer than the current version, while sharing its platform and 2,692mm wheelbase with the latest BMW X1, although the new Mini is still 77mm shorter than its cousin.

Speaking of platforms, the new Mini Cooper electric hatchback (above) is underpinned by a brand new architecture designed in conjunction with GWM of China.

But does this spell the end of the internal combustion Mini Cooper as we know it?

 
Mini Cooper JCW hot hatch to return with petrol and electric power

John Cooper Works hot hatch lands in 2024 with petrol power, with an EV following in 2025

The new Mini Cooper electric hatch and its forthcoming combustion-engined sibling will both gain hot John Cooper Works variants by 2025.

While visually identical, the new Cooper EV, revealed ahead of the Munich motor show, sits on a different platform to the forthcoming combustion-engined version – but the firm has developed them to offer similar handling and performance.

The electric Cooper will launch with S and S E models, but Stefan Floeck, Mini’s product line boss, has confirmed that a performance JCW version will be launched in 2025. That will come after the JCW version of the ICE Cooper. There are no performance details for either version yet.

“We will come out with a John Cooper Works for the combustion engine car next year, and at the beginning of 2025 we will come out with the John Cooper Works E,” said Floeck.

While the two JCW models will be technically unrelated, Floeck added that they would be engineered to offer similar performance. “You will see the differences that you see when you drive a combustion-engined car and an electric car,” he said. “Normally the combustion cars have a slightly higher maximum velocity, but in terms of acceleration they are not as good.

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John Cooper Works hot hatch lands in 2024 with petrol power, with an EV following in 2025
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New-Gen Mini Cooper Unveiled

The new-gen 2025 Mini Cooper has just been unveiled in Munich, Germany. Here’s all you need to know about the newcomer, codenamed J01.

We’re live today from Munich, Germany as guests of Mini South Africa as the brand reveals the new-gen Mini Cooper. Spanning three generations in the modern era and let’s not forget the classic icon either, the Mini is a symbol for a fun, premium urban hatchback.

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New-Gen Mini Cooper Unveiled

The new-gen 2025 Mini Cooper has just been unveiled in Munich, Germany. Here's all you need to know about the newcomer, codenamed J01.
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The new Mini Cooper and Countryman debut

Mini is making a splash again, and no, it's not just about being the cutest car on the block. This time, the BMW-owned company is going electric and tech-heavy, aiming to give the Tesla clan a run for their money - or at least, a nudge.

The all-electric Mini Cooper and Countryman will debut at the IAA (International Motor Show) in Munich, showcasing the brand's continued commitment to electric driving. They're saying "bye-bye" to fossil fuels and "hello" to cleaner, greener commutes.

The all-new Mini Cooper is the 3-door cutie you've come to love, now in its fifth generation and fully electric. The Mini Countryman, on the other hand, has grown in size and is designed for those who dare to venture beyond city limits. Mini figures if you’re going to go electric, you might want to go bigger too.

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The new Mini Cooper and Countryman debut

MINI’s newest family members are fully electric and digital. These stylish yet practical vehicles promise to turn heads and pave the road to a cleaner future.
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The new MINI family is all-electric, digital and distinctive.

MINI is consistently pursuing its path towards an all-electric model range and will be presenting two members of the new MINI family at the IAA (International Motor Show) in Munich (5 - 10 September 2023).
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RIP: the manual Mini Cooper is officially dead

Mini boss Stefanie Wurst confirms that a manual gearbox isn’t in the plan with this new-gen Cooper

Mini pulled the wraps off the all-new Cooper late last week, and although we’ve only seen it in fully electric form so far, we know that an almost identical looking petrol-powered Cooper (that’s the new model name for the smallest Mini and no longer a trim level) will be along soon.

But hang on a second, because we’ve got some bad news! It looks as though the manual gearboxed Mini hatch is finally dead. Rest in peace, our little friend.

“We won’t have a manual unfortunately,” Mini boss Stefanie Wurst told TG at a recent reveal event.

That means the JCW 1to6 Edition (based on the previous gen Hatch) was indeed the final manual Mini, with that car celebrating the DIY-gearboxed John Cooper Works that ran at the Nürburgring 24hrs this year.

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RIP: the manual Mini Cooper is officially dead

Mini boss Stefanie Wurst confirms that a manual gearbox isn’t in the plan with this new-gen Cooper
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