New Mini will be 'slightly bigger, quicker'

The new Mini, set to be launched this winter, will be similar to the current model, although getting a little bit bigger to provide additional legroom and luggage space. BMW plans to employ a series of new petrol engines, which will help to move the heavier body. To move it fast.







British magazine 'What Car?' reports that the engines, co-developed with Peugeot-Citroen, will provide the car with more power, yet will be less gasoline-thirsty than the current motors. This has been achieved through the clever use of aluminum in the engine and suspension.

initially there will be only two models available at launch in December: the Mini Cooper and the Mini Cooper S. The former will cost about £12,600 and the latter will carry a price tag of about £15,700. Mini Cooper will feature a 118 bhp 1.6-liter engine, while the Cooper S will be equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo, producing a maximum of 173 bhp and accelerating the car from zero to 60 mph in just 7.0 seconds.

Standard set of equipment will presumably include six airbags.


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