The new generation Mini has been revealed at the model's production plant in Oxford. writes Brian Byrne.
It's no secret that the design is evolutionary, but the platform and powertrains are new following a £750 million investment across three of BMW Group’s UK manufacturing facilities
The new car is longer and wider than its predecessor, offering more interior space for all occupants. It is also lighter and stronger.
The new Mini Cooper Hatch has a three-cylinder petrol engine with a peak output of 134bhp. The new Mini Cooper S Hatch is powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine which develops 189bhp. The new Mini Cooper D Hatch comes with a three-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 114bhp. For fuel efficiency this latter model is the undoubted star performer, with average combined economy of 80.7mpg using the EU test cycle
