Mini hatchback & convertible facelift launched in India

Mini has launched the Cooper facelift in India at prices starting from 29.70 lakhs (ex-showroom). The car will be offered in three versions - a 3-door hatchback, a 5-door hatchback and a convertible.

The front end features a large grille finished in gloss black, circular headlamps with LED DRL rings and fog lamps. The car also gets oval shaped ORVMs and larger LED tail lamps with a Union Jack design. 

On the inside, the cars get a 6.5-inch infotainment system offered as standard while a larger 8.8-inch touchscreen unit is available as part of the optional Mini Wired package, which also includes a touchpad controller, MINI Find Mate, Navigation System Professional, MINI Connected XL, telephony with wireless charging and a 20 GB internal hard drive. The equipment list also consists of Apple CarPlay, a 12 speaker Harmon Kardon audio system, ambient lighting, a multi-functional leather steering wheel, and an optional panoramic sunroof. In addition, the Cooper comes with cruise control, optional Park Assistant, rear view camera, head-up display, auto start/stop, brake energy recuperation and active cooling air flaps.

The MINI 3-Door Cooper S and Convertible Cooper S are powered by a 2.0-litre, turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine which produces 189 BHP and 280 Nm of torque @ 1,250 rpm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 3-Door Cooper D and 5-Door Cooper D come with a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder diesel engine that produces 112 BHP and 270 Nm @ 1,750 rpm. The diesel engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. There are 3 driving modes - MID, Sport and Green.

Standard safety features offered on the new MINI include dual front airbags, ABS with brake assist, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control and run-flat tyres. 

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

Petrol

3-door Cooper S - Rs. 33.20 lakh

Convertible Cooper S - Rs. 37.10 lakh

Diesel

3-Door Cooper D - Rs. 29.70 lakh

5-Door Cooper D - Rs. 35.00 lakh