MINI COOPER 2014

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For those who know how easy it is to drive a MINI, there is no need to worry about the fact that the third generation MINI Cooper model in 2014 will give way to its predecessors, since its manufacturers have not deviated a single note from their ideology.

The new look of the MINI Cooper 2014 may confuse fans a little, as its dimensions and weight have become much larger, however, having driven this car, it should be noted that the agility and rigidity of the Mini remain at the highest level.

The manufacturers of the third generation MINI Cooper have done a great job so that they are not accused that the new product is not very different from its predecessors. Therefore, the British called the hatchback "completely new", since in its appearance there is not a single body part present in previously released cars. In addition, the three-door now has a new platform and engine, as well as a completely different interior.

The appearance of "Mini Cooper"

Let's start examining the hatchback from the front. Body MINI, increased by 44 millimeters in width and only 7 millimeters in height, has a larger grille on its "face". The raised part makes the roofline appear more swift. The developers left the round fog lights in the bumper

The body length is increased by 98 millimeters, and the wheelbase has added 28 millimeters. I must say that the volume of the trunk has become larger. If earlier its capacity was 160 liters, now it is 211. For more details on dimensions, see below in the technical data of the machine.

Interior hatchback MINI Cooper 3

What I want to talk about with admiration is about the new salon. Those who remember how unimportant the "inner world" of MINI looked before, since not very high-quality material was used in its design, will be indescribably surprised. This time, the developers said "STOP" to the waste of AvtoVAZ production. And now the MINI 2014 salon can compete with such a brand as BMW. And as they would say in Odessa: "A small car that costs a million rubles is now worth this money."

The first thing that catches your eye is a large amount of soft plastic and textured inserts on the panel. In the usual place of the speedometer, this device is no longer there. He, like other devices, was placed behind the wheel. In the same place of the speedometer is the display of the multimedia system and a set of buttons. There is a strip of LEDs around the circumference of the display, the color of which changes depending on the selected chassis mode.
On the center console, the developers brought out the start button, which looks like a red lever.

And, of course, we need to talk about the seats, because their design is closely related to the design of the interior. In a cheap set, they are not trimmed with leather - and the fabric will not disappoint you in any way. The texture of the fabric is so wonderful that you won't even want to think about the skin. And the seats themselves are very comfortable. In a more expensive configuration, you will be pleased with leather seats with a wonderful and very comfortable shape.

MINI Cooper III Specifications

If we talk about equipment, then it should be noted that the updated hatchback has a new platform, but with the same suspension scheme. Three-cylinder turbocharged units are now fitted as standard. They are also available in diesel (One D and Cooper D) and gasoline versions (MINI One, MINI Cooper). The top-of-the-line Cooper S is equipped with a two-liter turbo engine with 192 horsepower. However, we must immediately make a reservation that MINI One hatchbacks will no longer appear on the territory of the Russian Federation in the basic configuration.

When starting the 3-cylinder engine does not emit "odd" vibrations or sonorous chirping. Only deep bass rumble. Compared to its draft power, the engines of the previous MINI are clearly inferior. Thanks to the torque, which is one third higher than the speed of its predecessors, the car can crawl in third gear and immediately accelerate to 100 km / h.

The gearbox can be different. It can be a lighter 6-speed manual transmission with carbon-coated synchronizers, or an improved automatic transmission-6, in which the hydraulics have been modified for quick and smoother gear changes.

Cooper - from 899 thousand rubles;
Cooper S has a price of 1 million 120 thousand rubles.

Both cars run on gasoline, are front-wheel drive and can be equipped with either an automatic or a manual six-speed gearbox. The rear suspension of these hatchbacks is multi-link independent. The front suspension is also McPherson independent.