The new electric mini will trigger fans’ anger

To tell the truth, even the John Cooper Works finish The highest range is eligible using the state, since it starts at 46,230 euros as indicated by the manufacturer’s site. For the record, the version E displays a power of 184 horsepower identical to the previous generation. The variant claims to be No less than 218 horsepower For a couple of 330 Nm.

New mini electric cooper (2023): the city car is getting a facelift, two versions are revealed

After a first version is halftone, the Mini Cooper continues in the electrification path. The British city car strokes for a fourth generation which is only available with electrical engines. Design, technical sheet, autonomy, recharge time, interior, finishes … We tell you everything you have to remember on this new mini electric cooper.

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This is one of the stars of the Munich 2023 fair. The new electric mini Cooper is finally revealed during the Bavarian event. Completely different from its previous iterations, the city car adopts a much more refined design. And sees its electric motorization improving, compared to the first mini cooper.

This fourth generation of the Mini Cooper is therefore distinguished by its compact style, which is marked by short overhangs, a long wheelbase or a small hood. With outpouring doors handles, this three -door city car is also devoid of plastic wheel arranges. Its front panel adopts round headlights and an octagonal grille, while the light signature of its daytime lights is customizable.

An astonishing rear side for the new mini cooper

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Thanks to its black bases, this new mini electric cooper seems to be on the road. It is rather aerodynamic, with a draft coefficient of 0.28. On the other hand, its rear side is amazing with customizable vertical lights and a black banner that divides the tailgate in two. The diameter of the rims varies from 16 to 18 inches. The car is available in four finish levels called Essential, Classic, Favoured and John Cooper Works.

Two electrical engines in the catalog

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Technically, the new electric mini Cooper can be configured in two engines. Simply baptized E, the first ships an electric block of 184 horsepower for 290 Nm of torque in order to shoot 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The second develops 218 horsepower for 330 nm, which takes time to perform the exercise at 6.7 seconds.

The autonomy of the new electric mini Cooper

In version E, this electric mini Cooper has a 40.7 kWh battery in its foundations. According to the WLTP approval cycle, the autonomy then reaches 305 kilometers. The Cooper has a 54.2 kWh battery in order to benefit from a raised autonomy at 402 kilometers. Recharge is possible in direct current (DC) of 75 or 95 kW depending on the version. In the best of cases, the passage of 10 to 80% of autonomy available is made “in just under 30 minutes”, according to Mini.

Inside the mini electric cooper

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The great novelty of this fourth generation mini Cooper is its interior. Curved, the dashboard is particularly minimalist. Only a 24 -centimeter diameter circular screen is present. This slab displays the mini OS 9 infotainment system and information such as speed, loading state or even customizable widgets. Mini experiences modes allow you to display projections on the dashboard to vary the interior atmosphere. The mini OS 9 is also equipped with an intelligent personal assistant who can be activated via the voice command “Hey Mini”.

She can be ordered with the voice

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In the lower part of the dashboard, a control bar facilitates access to the parking brake, the speed selector but also the start button. The mini electric cooper is thus devoid of a real gear lever to maximize the storage space in the central console. The volume of the trunk varies from 200 to 800 liters.

An outing in the fall for this electric mini ?

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The price of this new mini electric cooper is not known at a time when we write these lines. The prices should logically be higher than 37,400 € which were claimed in exchange for a mini cooper is of old generation. According to some colleagues, marketing must start in the fall of 2023.

The new electric mini will trigger fans’ anger

Without betraying the DNA of mini, the new electric version opts for certain aesthetic choices which will make debate, at least.

Following several leaks, Mini decided to reveal, in advance, the first official images of its new electric mini. The least we can say is that there is change. Even if the BMW chip remains easily recognizable, some design choices clearly mark the turn to electric and should make purists and other fans of the brand react.

Indeed, since the rebirth of the model, it is the first time that mini designers have been moving away from the stylistic standards of the model. If the front side has been generally preserved and the round optics maintained, they are no longer included in the hood. The shape of the shield may also arouse some questions.
Plastic wheel arches have been abandoned in favor of a uniform profile which visually extends the small ” Hatch »». As for glazing, it seems to form an indistinct set which separates the chassis from the roof. It is at the back that the transformation is the deepest. The reason ? Surprising optics in the shape of an arrow which give a very angular appearance to the tailgate. These choices of the British manufacturer leave very few hopes on the arrival of a 5 -door version in the future.

Precipitated presentation ?

These changes, as sharp as they are, do not take any essentials: the mini remains recognizable at first glance. Its unique silhouette, its rear which falls straight and its characteristic overhangs have been preserved.

As for the interior, it is still secret. This is called to evolve, of course, but for the moment, the brand owned by BMW has managed to keep it secret. Technical coast, developments should also be sensitive insofar as the next mini will benefit from a fully reviewed platform, resulting from a collaboration with Chinese Great Wall Motors. It is rumored that this news Hatch could see the light of day in two variations, a variant Cooper S of 184 hp and another, Cooper SE of 218 hp. The batteries would remain of modest size, respectively 40 and 54 kWh.

There is no doubt that this precipitated announcement upset BMW’s plans for its urban brand. Surprised during the shooting of a promotional video after having already been flushed out in China several months ago, the mini 2023 could not hide longer. Admittedly, this precipitated formalization prevented its manufacturer from setting up a discourse that could have justified these changes, but the fact remains that the mini was called to evolve, whether or not it pleases.

Excellent surprise for the price of the new electric mini cooper, really cheaper than the old

A few weeks after its revelation, the new mini electric cooper is finally available in pre-order. The opportunity to discover its price, in sharp decline compared to the previous generation, while autonomy is up.

It’s been a while since we were waiting for the arrival of the new generation of the mini electric cooper, three years after the launch of the previous version. The manufacturer was also impatient, while cutting the grass under the foot of spy photographers by revealing official photos showing the style of this new version.

A decrease price

It was finally on September 1st, a few days before the opening of the Munich show, where we were able to discover it, that the electric city car was officially unveiled. The latter is very strongly evolving on the aesthetic level, With a more refined style And undoubtedly more aerodynamic, even if the CX (drag coefficient) has not yet been revealed by the manufacturer. But the look and the driving position are not the only changes.

Indeed, this new version has also reworked its technical sheet to offer Autonomy increasing. The latter is now displayed 402 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle for the most efficient version, with its 54.2 kWh battery. The entry -level variant claims 305 kilometers thanks to its 40.7 kWh pack. The old generation capped 234 kilometers.

Inevitably we expect the price of the city car to be a little salty due to this strong increase. Well to everyone’s surprise, this is not at all the case, quite the contrary. On its site, the British brand has already opened the pre-orders of its electric cooper, and reveals its prices. And good news, This new version costs less than before !

It is indeed necessary to have 34,000 euros To offer you a copy of the electric city car in its entry -level Essential finish, as well as a small deposit of 250 euros. For the record, the old generation started from 37,400 euros with its 32.6 kWh battery and its Riquiqui autonomy compared to current models, including the Peugeot E-208 and its 400 kilometers.

Premium positioning

However, the mini electric cooper is not given, even if it remains eligible for the ecological bonus of 5,000 euros. And for good reason, the version is the most upscale and with the largest battery displays an input ticket From 38,000 euros. This places the city car on the side of high -end models, in particular facing Smart #1 which starts at 39,990 euros.

To tell the truth, even the John Cooper Works finish The highest range is eligible using the state, since it starts at 46,230 euros as indicated by the manufacturer’s site. For the record, the version E displays a power of 184 horsepower identical to the previous generation. The variant claims to be No less than 218 horsepower For a couple of 330 Nm.

THE 0 to 100 km/h was then made in 6.7 and 7.3 seconds According to the variety chosen. For the moment, the manufacturer has not yet given details on the standard endowment of its electric city car, which should logically be better equipped than the old. Unless the brand has chosen to cut on the equipment so that it can offer its car at a lower price without reducing its margin too much.

We know, however, that the mini electric cooper will have semi-autonomous driving as well as a route planner. The recharge is carried out by 10 to 80 % in 30 minutes, at a maximum power of 75 kW on the E and 95 kW on the. For the time being, we do not yet know with certainty when the first deliveries will take place, but these should start before the end of the year.

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