Mini Cooper Five-door in 2014

The current version of the Mini Cooper will be replaced next year. It will include a wide range of models and versions, including a new version of the five-door Cooper.

Recall that, so far, the Mini Cooper, Cooper S and Cooper JCW are only sold in three-door version. Currently, only the Countryman range offers the opportunity to enjoy five doors.

The Mini Cooper hatchback
It goes without saying that the main change that will result from this second generatio, will the version with four-door hatchback, which will enrich the offer that was previously limited to three doors.

Mini Cooper 2014 based on an entirely new platform, which will be used by BMW to design and market a more compact model than are the BMW 1 Series. This car will be developed around the principle has been that of the Mini Countryman, but the ground clearance has been lowered. Some even suggest the name of a range ahead, named Traveller.

There is every reason to believe that a concept car would be unveiled next September at the International Motor Show Frankfurt and the final version should be released in March 2014, at the International Geneva Motor Show.

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Mini Countryman 2013

Almost two years after its launch, the Mini Countryman is already entitled to a small update.

Alterations which are mainly inside the vehicle.

By far, the main change is the addition of versions with rear seat, which now enables the Countryman to accommodate up to five passengers.

Fortunately, models with individual rear seats remain in the catalog.

In addition to these changes include:

against the door completely redesigned;
commands windows that migrate into the driver's door;
new contours for the central instrumentation and aerators.
The same mechanical
The Mini Countryman is offered in three versions, each with its own engine:

Countryman: 4-cylinder 1.6-liter 121 horsepower;
Countryman S: 4 cylinder 1.6 liter turbocharged 181 horsepower;
Countryman JCW: 4-cylinder 1.6 liter turbocharged 208 horsepower.

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Mini Paceman : The Countryman is a Coupé

Paris is the Mini Paceman soon made ​​its debut at the Auto Show in early 2013 and is already on the market. The concept was already presented at the Detroit Motor Show 2011. The coupe offshoot of the mini-SUV Countryman is just as long, but is also very low and does not project as much: After top two inches are missing compared to the Countryman. But just the lowering and the firmer suspension provide a better driving experience. As an addition to the manual transmission circuit, a six-speed automatic are available.


When you use mini Paceman in design questions on the BMW X6, so to speak, is the big brother. One can choose between gasoline and diesel engines to provide 122, 143 or 184 hp. The smallest among the gasoline to make do in a hundred kilometers with six liters of diesel does get along with 4.4 liters.

Inside, there are initially two individual seats, which are separated from by-club man known and loved-known track of each other. Even the center console underwent a revision. Also in the rear one is in good hands with "normal" body size and can be pleased with adequate seating comfort. Apart from the Paceman outside, although you could certainly have the sloping rear his doubts about it. Innovation is at the Paceman housed in the door panel windows.

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MINI Rocketman Concept Car

From 3 to 13 March 2011, the MINI Rocketman Concept will be displayed to the public at the International Geneva Motor Show. It is a 3 plus 1 seater car with three doors and its length is about 3 meters (134.6 inches). The MINI Rocketman Concept has all the basic features for the mobile lifestyles in the busy cities of the future by pooling the brand’s core values in the concentrated form. It is truly a wonderful car with amazing features and latest technologies. It is truly a fuel efficient car which provides 94 kilometer per gallons of petrol.

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