This latest Cooper S is still petrol powered and promises to deliver the must have go-kart handling
This is far from the original Cooper S but it is an evolution without sacrificing the driving experience that is wanted by buyers today. In January 2023, last year, the Cooper S celebrated its 60th birthday and today its latest version tries very hard to mimic that classic unforgettable look and driving experience.
PRESS RELEASE: With an output of 204hp, the four-cylinder engine of the MINI Cooper S accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds with a maximum torque of 300Nm. The 156hp three-cylinder engine of the MINI Cooper C delivers a torque of 230Nm and accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds.
The MINI Cooper is equipped with a suspension and damping system designed for agile handling. The precise typical MINI steering combined with powerful brakes ensures a high level of driving pleasure, safety and comfort.
With a puristic design and compact silhouette, the MINI Cooper is the embodiment of the brand’s basic idea: maximum driving pleasure with a minimal ecological footprint. The contemporary minimalism of the new design characterises the clear surfaces of the body. Short overhangs and a short bonnet contrast with the long wheelbase, giving the car typical MINI proportions.
At the front, the new octagonal grille with its filigree contours defines the MINI Cooper’s characteristic face even more. The BMW Group’s smallest radar sensor to date is positioned on the horizontal strut between the air intakes. A total of 12 ultrasonic sensors in the MINI Cooper support the driver assistance systems and increase driving safety.
Horizontal LED daytime running lights underline the new appearance in the standard setting. The striking appearance is further enhanced by three selectable light signatures for the daytime running lights of the MINI LED headlights and the redesigned matrix rear lights.
All three selectable light signatures begin and end with a specially orchestrated welcome or goodbye animation.
The MINI Cooper’s elegant, minimalist interior design is inspired by the classic Mini. The new steering wheel, the round OLED Display, the typical MINI toggle bar and the two-tone textile dashboard create a sense of spaciousness in the cockpit. Clean lines are the hallmark of the modern interior with its generous amount of space. The panoramic glass roof adds to the bright and friendly atmosphere. By folding down the rear seat in a 60:40 ratio, the luggage compartment can be flexibly expanded from 210 litres to provide a volume of up to 725 litres.
The most important driving functions (parking brake, gear selector, start/stop key, experience mode toggle, volume control) are directly accessible via the distinctive toggle bar. The gear selector in the center console makes way for the new Wireless Charging Shelf 2.0. Smartphones can be stored here and charged wirelessly.
The MINI Interaction Unit has been moved closer to the driver in the MINI Cooper cockpit. The diameter of the high-resolution, thin OLED display with high-quality glass edge is 240 mm. Its operating logic is similar to that of a smartphone and can be operated intuitively by touch.
Relevant vehicle-related information, such as speed and fuel consumption, is displayed at the top of the screen. In the main menu, the functions are arranged horizontally as widgets and can be selected by swipe and touch. In the lower area of the OLED display, the menu items Navigation, Media, Telephone and Climate can be selected directly at any time.
As part of the optional MINI Experience Modes, two projector units beam various illuminated graphics onto the dashboard. The interplay of visual design, ambient lighting and sound design changes the appearance of the cockpit and opens up new possibilities for personalising the MINI Cooper.
Each mode has its own dynamic background and can be selected according to the driver’s personal preferences. In personal mode, an personal photo can be set as the display background via the MINI app. The dominant colours of the photo then extend across the textile surfaces of the dashboard and the door panels as illuminated graphics.
The New MINI Cooper S comes in exterior colours Ocean Wave Green, Legend Grey, Nanuq White and Chili Red, and interior colour in a combined Black and Grey, with blue textile inserts.
To learn more about the New MINI Family, visit: https://www.mini.my/en_MY/home.html.
