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The new MINI comes with 5 doors

MINI Cooper SD 5 door

Munich - The new MINI comes with 5 doors, that is the second body variant of the new MINI and the consistent expansion of the model program. The addition of the MINI 5 door creates new opportunities for hallmark brand driving fun. It is also the first time the British premium brand is represented with a five-door model in the small car segment.

The wheelbase expanded by 72 millimetres as compared to the new MINI, this makes space for three seats at the rear of the MINI 5 door with 72 millimetres more foot space and legroom, 15 millimetres more headroom and 61 millimetres more interior width at elbow height as compared to the new MINI.

   

What is more: luggage compartment space is now at 278 litres - 67 litres more than in the 3-door model, which is excellent in the small car premium segment in terms of legroom, headroom and luggage compartment volume. The rear backrest comes with 60 : 40 split, the optional storage package includes luggage compartment floor which can be locked into place at varying points.

 

The new MINI 5 door demonstrates superior qualities in the areas of driving fun, efficiency, ride comfort, safety and connectivity. It comes with a new generation of engines, model-specific suspension settings and high-end fittings including innovative driver assistance systems.

MINI 5 door is a model-specific interpretation of the evolutionary exterior design advancements with characteristic brand styling and body structure combined with distinct proportions. Its sporty, stretched appearance is due to the fact that body length is extended by 161 millimetres as compared to the new MINI to 3 982 millimetres (MINI Cooper S 5 door and MINI Cooper SD 5 door: 4 005 millimetres) with equal vehicle width and height increased by 11 millimetres. The new MINI 5 door has the characteristic design features such as hexagonal radiator grille, headlamps and rear lights with wide chrome surround, side turn indicator element and 13 additional exterior paint finishes to choose from.  

 

The market launch of the new MINI 5 door is with six model variants, two petrol and two diesel engines of the new generation available with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology. The MINI Cooper One 5 door comes with 75 kW/102 hp 3-cylinder petrol engine, the MINI Cooper 5 door with 100 kW/136 hp 3-cylinder petrol engine, the MINI Cooper S 5 door with 141 kW/192 hp 4-cylinder petrol engine and the MINI Cooper One D 5 door with 3-cylinder diesel engine (70 kW/95 hp), the MINI Cooper D 5 door with 3-cylinder diesel engine (85 kW/116 hp) and the MINI Cooper SD 5 door with likewise newly developed 4-cylinder diesel engine and 125 kW/170 hp.  6-speed manual transmission is as standard in all models, optionally available is the 6-speed Steptronic transmission for all models except the MINI One D 5 door and 6-speed Steptronic Sport transmission for the MINI Cooper S 5 door and the MINI Cooper SD 5 door. The extensive MINIMALISM technology includes auto start/stop function and optional GREEN mode.

The typical MINI go-kart feeling is due to model-specific set-up of the extensively refined suspension technology with single-joint spring strut front axle and multilink rear axle. Maximum agility is due to weight-optimised construction with a high degree of stiffness, electromechanical power steering with Servotronic function as standard. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S 5 door and MINI Cooper SD 5 door also with Performance Control, model-specific spring and damper set-up; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available. Standard trim includes light alloy wheels in 15-inch format or 16-inch format (MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 5 door), light alloy wheels are optionally available up to 18 inches.

A wide range of innovative driver assistance systems such as MINI Head-Up-Display, Parking Assistant, rear view camera and Driving Assistant including camera-based active cruise control, collision and pedestrian warning with initial brake function, high beam assistant and road sign detection is also available.

Unique MINI Connected in-car infotainment program like Intelligent Emergency Call and MINI TeleServices are available for use with permanently installed SIM card. A wide range of functions and the opportunity for ongoing expansion due to apps that allow integration in the car via smartphone. Exclusive MINI functions such as Mission Control, Dynamic Music, Driving Excitement and MINIMALISM Analyser is on bord, also MINI Connected XL Journey Mate with Real Time Traffic Information. Online connection also allows the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, foursquare and Glympse, the reception of RSS news feeds and entertainment features such as AUPEO!, Stitcher, Deezer, Audible, Napster/Rhapsody and TuneIn.

An extensive range of standard features and high-end options to enhance comfort, safety, premium characteristics and individual style is optional available.

Exterior dimensions: Length: 3 982 millimetres (MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 5 door: 4 005 millimetres) Width: 1 727 millimetres Height: 1 425 millimetres Wheelbase: 2 567 millimetres

Photos: BMW/MINI

(13.09.2014)

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