The Mini Cooper SD has gone on sale in Ireland at a starting price of €26,510 OTR.
The 2.0 diesel power unit outputs 143hp and pulls 302Nm of torque. The engine is available across the full range of Mini models.
A 0-100kms sprint of 8.1 seconds is achievable with the Hatch version, and with CO2 emissions of 114g/km, it sits easily in Ireland's lowest tax band.
The exterior style cues and specification sets are the same as the petrol powered Mini Cooper SD.
The engine is based on the one in the BMW 118d.
