The New MINI Cooper 5 Door.
With a length of 4,036 mm, a width of
1,744 mm and a height of 1,464 mm, the body dimensions are almost
identical to those of its predecessor and underline the basic idea
behind every MINI: To create as much space as possible on a small
footprint.
In the case of the MINI Cooper 5 Door, this means an
interior that offers enough space for five passengers. Compared to the
new MINI Cooper 3 Door, the wheelbase is 72 mm longer and the body 172
mm longer. All of which benefits the occupants in terms of comfort and
space. Short overhangs, clear surfaces and expressive accents also
give the new MINI Cooper 5 Door its unmistakable charisma. Inside,
digital innovations and an immersive user experience take the MINI DNA
to a new level.
The larger body version of the purist MINI Cooper also delivers the
brand’s hallmark driving fun and agile handling. There is a choice of
two efficient petrol engines which, combined with the modern chassis
and precise steering, deliver the hallmark MINI go-kart feeling.
The three-cylinder petrol engine of the MINI Cooper 5 Door C
generates 115 kW/156 hp. The MINI Cooper 5 Door S is powered by a
four-cylinder petrol engine with 150 kW/204 hp. Hallmark MINI steering
and powerful brakes ensure a high level of driving fun, safety, and
comfort. Compact dimensions, short overhangs, and a small turning
circle of 11.4 metres make the MINI Cooper 5 Door a versatile model
for the city.
The new MINI Cooper 5 Doorcombines charismatic MINI design with an
extra portion of functionality. In the rear, the noticeably wider
interior provides comfortable space for three passengers. The 60:40
folding rear seats increase the luggage compartment capacity from 275
litres to up to 925 litres.
The new MINI design style.
The new MINI Cooper
is characterised by “Charismatic Simplicity”.
The
design language of the current MINI family presents the traditional
values of the brand with a striking clarity. The authentic design
language of the new models combines advanced technology with
elementary principles of vehicle design and brand origins.
The exterior.
Short overhangs, a small bonnet, a long wheelbase, and large
wheels – the proportions of the MINI Cooper 5 Door reflect its urban character.
Thanks to its compact silhouette, the model is easy and comfortable
to manoeuvre even in tight spaces – with plenty of room for all
passengers. The new MINI Cooper 5 Door is an original MINI with a
high recognition value. The visual tripartite division into a clearly
designed body, a wraparound window area and a stepped roof makes it
instantly recognisable.
The minimalist design of the front end with its focused expression
contributes to this. The new generation also features the iconic MINI
round headlights. Together with the octagonal front grille, they form
the distinctive MINI face. Standard LED headlights with individually
adjustable daytime running light elements enhance the striking
appearance. The optional light signatures are available in three
versions to emphasise the character of the vehicle. The MINI Cooper
interacts with the driver using a specially orchestrated welcome and
goodbye animation even before the journey begins.
Reduced body design for a striking look.
The new
MINI aesthetic continues at the rear with clear surfaces and
flush-fitting taillights. The vertically aligned LED clusters are
reminiscent of the classic MINI lights and, like the headlights, can
be switched to different settings.
The flush-mounted design of the rear lights lends a modern and purist
look to the car’s rear sculpture. It is subdivided by a striking black
handle strip with distinctive model lettering. Its horizontal
alignment emphasises the new MINI Cooper’s broad stance.
Four trims with individual equipment
options.
The new MINI Cooper 5 Door is available in
eleven expressive body colours. For the roof, there is a choice of
three contrasting colours, the car colour and the characteristic
multi-tone roof with a gradual colour gradient. The different colour
tones highlight different features of the car and showcase the new
MINI design language in a variety of ways.
The car can be personalised with four different exterior trims. The
Essential Trim, which comes as standard, emphasises the minimalist
overall appearance and highlights certain functional parts such as the
logo in Vibrant Silver. Starting with the Classic Trim, the roof is
available in black or white, as is the Multitone roof with its unique
colour gradient. The contrast with the body colour gives the MINI
Cooper a particularly expressive look.
In the Favoured Trim version, the front radiator grille frame and
certain design elements are finished in Vibrant Silver, further
enhancing the individuality of the MINI Cooper.
The JCW Trim emphasises the sporty side of the MINI Cooper 5 Door.
Exclusive design features such as the striking front and rear
diffusers, radiator grille surround and high-gloss black JCW logo
allude to MINI’s motorsport heritage. Chili Red is available
exclusively for the contrasting roof.
The tyre diameter is larger than on the outgoing model, emphasising
the wide stance of the new MINI Cooper 5 Door. Aerodynamic wheel
designs in 16 and 18-inch sizes offer further exterior options.
The interior.
The interior of the new MINI
Cooper 5 Door also features the brand’s typical combination of new
elements, technical innovations, and references to the brand’s history.
Minimalist and immersive.
The design of the
front end of the new MINI Cooper 5 Door is reduced to the essentials
and is reminiscent of the purist design of the classic Mini. Legendary
inventor Alec Issigonis designed an interior for the first model with
a round instrument in the centre and the characteristic toggle switch
strip below. These two elements also structure the cockpit in the MINI
Cooper 5 Door.
The minimalist design of the interior makes do
with fewer components, which are cleverly designed and manufactured to
a high standard. Behind the steering wheel, the optional, slim,
combined head-up display ensures that all relevant content appears in
the driver’s field of vision. As a result, the dashboard on the
driver’s side does not require an additional instrument panel, so it
opens the view to the front.
Innovative materials characterise the feel-good atmosphere in the
interior of the MINI Cooper. A specially developed knitting process is
used to create the versatile, easy-care structure of the textile in
two-colour design made of recycled polyester. The textile surfaces
extend across the curved dashboard and into the door panels. The air
vents feature an especially flat design. The horizontal arrangement of
the air vents ensures an even flow of air in the cockpit. The
direction of the vents can be easily adjusted.
The generous space in the front seats and the clean lines give the
cockpit a modern and airy look. Thanks to the panoramic glass roof,
the interior is particularly bright. The seats are available in a
standard version and in a JCW version. Their side panels are
upholstered in high-quality fabric right down to the adjustment
buttons. Three passengers can sit comfortably in the rear.
High-resolution OLED display revolutionises user
experience.
Like the round instrument of the outgoing
model, the new central icon with its versatile functions is the visual
focal point of the interior. The central OLED display in the
redesigned cockpit has been moved closer to the driver, making it
easier to reach. Its high resolution sets a new standard. Thanks to
the MINI Operating System 9, all vehicle functions can be controlled
intuitively by touch or voice. The slim touch display has a
high-quality glass edge, has grown to 240 mm in diameter and its
operating logic is reminiscent of the standards familiar from smartphones.
The graphical presentation of content focuses on the essentials.
Vehicle-related information is displayed at the top. The lower part of
the OLED display provides direct access to the navigation, media,
phone and climate control menus. The home button returns the display
to its default settings.
The MINI Experience Modes.
The seven MINI
Experience Modes can be selected according to mood and personal
preference and characterise the atmosphere in the interior.
Using the MINI Projector on the rear of the OLED display, they
transform the dashboard into matching worlds of colour and pattern.
The interplay of projection, ambient lighting and the MINI Interaction
Unit creates a unique, immersive experience that extends into the door
trim. This opens new possibilities for individualisation. In Personal
Mode, for example, a personalised image can be selected as the display
background via the MINI App. The dominant colours of the picture are
then applied to the dashboard’s textile surfaces using a digital
colour picker. The ambient lighting under the dashboard and in the
door mirror is also colour-coded to match these projections.
Each mode has its own customised backgrounds. In Go-kart mode, for
example, the display and interior are dominated by the John Cooper
Works signature charcoal grey and red.
The new design of the rocker switch strip.
Just
like the iconic centre console, the rocker switch strip with its
toggle switches is as legendary as the MINI itself – and yet it has
been carefully updated time and again. In the latest version, the
parking brake, gear selector, start/stop button, Experience Mode, and
volume control are all at your fingertips. Practical benefit: The
removal of the gear selector has freed up more space in the centre
console, which now features a large open storage compartment in
addition to the cup holders. Smartphones can be charged in the
wireless charging area at the front of the console and are always
ready to hand.
Four newly designed interior trims.
The new
colour and material concept for the MINI Cooper 5 Door is deliberately
minimalist. High-quality, environmentally friendly materials are used,
such as the knitted recycled polyester surfaces on the dashboard and
door trim.
Four newly designed trims underline the feel-good concept. The
Essential Trim includes black sport seats with patterned multi-tone
fabric and a matching fabric strip on the dashboard. A new accent
colour, Vibrant Silver, is used to highlight certain interior and
exterior functional elements.
Starting with the Classic Trim, the standard two-spoke steering wheel
is replaced by a three-spoke version with a textile band at the six
o’clock position. A 2D knitted fabric in grey and black on the
dashboard and doors contrasts with the imitation leather seats.
A two-tone houndstooth pattern on the knitted dashboard is
particularly expressive. The perforated Vescin sports seats are
available in two colours with traditional accent stitching.
JCW Trim is a sporty interpretation of the new material concept.
Combined with multi-coloured knitted fabric and black imitation
leather with red stitching, the colour scheme echoes that of the
dashboard and door trims.
Digital services.
“Hey MINI” – the new MINI Intelligent Personal
Assistant.
In the new MINI Cooper, numerous functions
can be controlled using the brand’s first fully-fledged voice
assistant. The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant can be activated
with the greeting “Hey MINI” or else by using the push-to-talk
steering wheel button. Voice-controlled interaction takes place on the
circular OLED display in the form of an animation of graphic elements,
typography, and an avatar. Users can choose between the visualisation
of “MINI” – a stylised representation of a MINI – and the
virtual travel partner “Spike”. The driver can easily
control navigation, telephone, entertainment, and numerous vehicle
functions by voice.
The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant continuously learns from
repeated routes. Drawing on geo-based data, for example, the vehicle
can learn to automatically open the window when entering a car park.
This makes everyday life much more convenient.
The new MINI Operating System 9.
The MINI user
interface combines functional and emotional elements. The design is
reduced, creating a very modern look based on new graphics. Static and
dynamic elements blend naturally into the circular shape of the MINI
Interaction Unit, following a clear structure. Micro animations
reinforce the intuitive interaction between the driver and the central
instrument, thereby underlining the digital character of the new MINI family.
The MINI Operating System 9 is an in-house development of the BMW
Group. Operation is intuitive and follows standards that are familiar
from the consumer electronics sector.
The home menu is located in the centre of the screen. The status bar
with the menu items Navigation, Media, Telephone, All Apps and
(depending on the situation) Home is located at the bottom of the
screen. Favourite functions such as navigation destinations or radio
stations can be stored in the tool belt for quick access. The upper
part of the screen is reserved for driving-related content, such as
speed and important vehicle status information. The optional head-up
display presents the most important information in the driver’s line
of sight.
In conjunction with the MINI Connected Package, the full MINI
Navigation Package supports the driver during the journey with
realistic 3D visualisation of turn situations, a display of the
current traffic situation even when the route guidance system is not
activated, information on parking facilities including digital payment
options and much more.
New driver assistance systems make day-to-day life
easier.
The new Parking Assistant Plus makes the parking
process even easier. Thanks to 12 ultrasonic sensors and four
surround-view cameras, the vehicle can identify possible parking
spaces more clearly and can even independently initiate
space-restricted parking manoeuvres.
With MINI Digital Key Plus, the smartphone becomes the key and opens
the car automatically. The welcome projection of the front and rear
lights begins as soon as the driver is less than three metres away;
the doors are unlocked when the driver is at less than one and a half
metres away from the car. The digital key is transferable to different
users, thereby facilitating car sharing in that it is no longer
necessary to hand over a conventional vehicle key to the other person.
The drive.
The new MINI Cooper 5 Door with petrol
engine.
The new MINI Cooper 5 Door is available with a
choice of two efficient petrol engines. Within the new model family,
MINI refers to the performance levels with the designations C and S.
The entry-level model is the MINI Cooper C
with a 115 kW/156 hp three-cylinder engine (consumption combined:
6.6 – 6.0 l/100 km (62 miles); CO2 emissions combined: 149 – 136 g/km
according to WLTP) with 230 Nm (170 lb/ft) of torque. This enables the
vehicle to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.0
seconds and reach a top speed of 225 km/h (134 mph).
The MINI Cooper S has a 150 kW/204 hp four-cylinder engine
(consumption combined: 6.8 – 6.3 l/100 km (62 miles); CO2 emissions
combined: 153 – 141 g/km according to WLTP with a maximum torque of
300 Nm (221 lb/ft). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8
seconds and has a top speed of 242 km/h (150 mph).
Comfortable and sporty mobility.
The track width
and wheelbase are generous for this vehicle segment and provide the
basis for the hallmark MINI dynamic performance. The MINI Cooper 5
Door features a suspension and damping system tuned for spirited
handling. This ensures a high level of everyday driving comfort,
combined with the precise steering feel typical of MINI and the
powerful brakes.
Highly preloaded anti-roll bar mounts on the
axles ensure balanced body handling during dynamic cornering. They
also ensure steering precision and accuracy. The result is excellent
body support combined with smooth rolling comfort.
Selective tuning of the steering and all stability control
systems ensures an exceptional experience in all driving situations.
An adaptive suspension with frequency-selective damping system is
available for particularly sporty driving. The increased tyre diameter
of 625 mm gives the MINI Cooper 5 Door a greater visual presence. At
the same time, driving dynamics and ride comfort are improved. In
addition, the tyre width of the optionally available 17-inch and
18-inch rims is increased to 215 mm in order to emphasise the typical
MINI go-kart feeling. Available rim sizes range from 16 to 18-inches.
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