BMW Brings Next Generation Mini Cooper in India


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BMW India has finally teased the new Mini Cooper which is slated to be launched here in early 2015. It will replace the present 3 door Mini Cooper and will be based on Front Wheel Drive technology.

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The new Mini launches in India early next year. It will replace the current 3-door Mini Cooper. Made at the Oxford plant in the U.K., it is expected to arrive in India as a CBU (Completely Built up Unit).
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Re: BMW's New Mini Cooper Teased: Launching Early 2015

Friends, An update!

BMW is all set to launch the 5 door Mini Cooper by the end of this year itself in India.

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An earlier report read that the new Mini will launch next year, however, the market introductions of both cars will indeed take place before the end of this year.
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Re: BMW's New Mini Cooper Teased: Launching By End-2014

Here is the leaked brochure of the upcoming new Mini Cooper by BMW.

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Re: BMW's New Mini Cooper Teased: Launching By End-2014

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Here are the technical data of the new Mini Cooper by BMW which is going to be launched in India tomorrow.

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Re: BMW's New Mini Cooper Teased: Launching By End-2014

BMW has released the next generation Mini Cooper in India quite earlier than the expected launch.

Price (Ex.showroom, India):

> 5 Door: Rs.35,20,000

> 3 Door: Rs.31,85,000

It's worth noting that the 3 door model's length has been increased by 98 mm, width by 44 mm, height by 7 mm and wheelbase by 28 mm.

On the other hand, the 5 door model is 162 mm longer and 11 mm taller than its 3 door counterpart. Plus, its wheelbase is extended by 72 mm.

Engine Specifications:

5 Door Model:

> 1.5L, 3 Cylinder, Twin-Turbo Diesel

> Produces 114 BHP and 270 Nm Torque

> Six Speed Automatic Transmission (StepTronic)

3 Door Model:

> 4 Cylinder, TwinPower Turbo Petrol

> Produces 189 BHP and 280 Nm Torque

> Six Speed Automatic Transmission (StepTronic)

PS: Mini Cooper S will launch in India in the first quarter of 2015.

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Pretty soon, I shall be coming up with the 1st look review of the new BMW Mini Coopers.

Till then chill with these pics!

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It was a relaxed Sunday and I was basking in the winter sunshine after having my brunch! Just then my phone rings and a executive of BMW's dealership Bird Automotive is on the line stating that the newly launched Mini Cooper 5 Door has arrived and I can have a look on it.

Boom!! I race towards my shoe-rack and wear shoes and run towards my Dream-liner jet (Honda City I-Vtec) and then starts my journey to the BMW dealership and my driver drove I was all excited to see what was in store for me there.

Believe me, I am not disappointed at all by what I saw!

Here is the first exclusive pictorial review of the BMW's new Mini Cooper 5 Door launched recently.

The car reviewed today by me is the Electric Blue Mini Cooper Diesel with 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with a price tag of INR 35 Lakh 20 Thousand and reaches 0 to 100 in 9.2 seconds.

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The car is perfectly designed for the youth with neatly placed and uniquely styled side indicators which are complemented by the chrome door handles and contrast color (White) ORVMs and roof.

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Speaking of the design, we further have the neatly designed Chrome front grill which keeps alive the basic look of Mini Cooper since generations.

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Moving ahead, the chrome surrounds of the front projector headlamps remind us of the exciting yet elegant character that they give to the car. Below them are the well placed front fog lamps to further improve the visibility while driving.

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Now lets get inside the new Mini Cooper and check it out!

The first thing that will catch your eye are the well finished interiors. The front display panel is quite informative.

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Here is the speedometer console in the new Mini Cooper 5 Door

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Then we have the sporty steering wheel with the mounted controls and chrome garnish.

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After this there is the Automatic Air Conditioner with chrome surrounds on the knob and below that we have the start stop button which is looking un-conventional but well complemented by a really cool gear shift stick of the automatic transmission.

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In between the front seats and hand brake we have the well placed and accessible entertainment panel controller with chrome surrounds that further enhances the driving pleasure.

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# Continued in next post.

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Moving on further!

Honestly more than external changes I found the interiors to be really impressive in this new Mini Cooper.

The well finished door pads with chrome inserts neatly house the window switches.

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Piano Black finish in the interiors add the elegance to the cute looking Mini Cooper 2015

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The IRVM can be adjusted manually.

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The seats are well finished with stitching and the fabric being top notch and giving proper head support and thigh support to passengers.

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There are 2 roof lamps provided in the cabin for additional visibility.

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The front driver and passenger seats are provided with height adjustment.

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For safety there are airbags in front, ABS and of-course the seat-belts.

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To keep the cabin properly ventilated a circular vent is aptly placed in the center of the dashboard which does not look loud as well.

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# Continued in next post

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Coming to the engine. This cute yet elegant looking car is powered by a 3 Cylinder engine with 114 hp.

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To add to the superlative beauty of this car are the 16 inch alloys that can be upgraded to 17 inch.

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The new Mini Cooper has a well designed boot with a parcel tray and well tucked in reflective triangle.

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Some small but aesthetically important aspects of the new Mini Cooper 5 door are:

1) Chrome surrounds on AC vents

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2) Piano Black finish on center pillar.

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3) Well-lit glove compartment

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4) Door Sill Plates

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5) Utility spaces are good too

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6) Chrome surround on the speakers.

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# Continued in next post.

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More Style and Power! That is what this Mini Cooper is all about.

1) Good quality plastic used in overhead grips and steering levers

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2) Unique design of the sun visor

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3) The door latch looks cool too.

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4) USB socket

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Some really neat OEM accessories complement the overall look of the Mini Cooper 2015.

1) Neatly placed wiper washer and good quality wipers.

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2) Nice chrome stripe on the hatch with well placed MINI logo.

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3) Nicely placed rear wiper with rear defogger

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4) Chrome surround on the low mounted stop lamp and chrome exhaust tip

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5) Cladding in hood provides less noise and vibration sound inside the cabin.

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6) External Antenna socket

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7) Rear parking sensors

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Now one more important thing is how this car runs. It runs on Diesel (oh such a important one!). Here is the fuel tank and a warning.

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Before ending, here are the rear lamps and rear roof spoiler mounted stop lamp that are well designed and add a graceful edge to the Cooper.

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# Continued in next post.

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So friends, Though this review is not a official review but I have made an attempt and hope it goes well with you all. Here are some final shots of the new Mini Cooper 5 Door.

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My humble thanks goes out to Mr. Harsh at Bird Automotive, New Delhi and Thanks all of you to have read this review.

Hope you all liked it!

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