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The new MINI with Improved and Inspiring Product Substance. Arrives in India.

Legendary MINI go-kart thrills, refreshed product substance and design with more driving fun than ever.

The new MINI 3-door Hatch, the new MINI 5-door Hatch and the new MINI
Convertible were launched in India.
The new MINI 3-door Cooper S, the new MINI 3-door Cooper D, the new MINI 5-door
Cooper D and the new MINI Convertible Cooper S will be available at all MINI
dealerships as Completely Built-Up (CBU) units from June 2018 onwards.
Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “Authentic design, unique style and
driving fun are timeless qualities that distinguish the iconic MINI. The new MINI Hatch
and the new MINI Convertible amplify MINI’s emotional design, go-kart like driving
excitement and clever functionality. The launch of the new MINI Hatch and the new MINI
Convertible will further strengthen the exceptional position of MINI within the premium
small car segment in India.”
The new MINI 3-door Hath, the new MINI 5-door Hatch and the new MINI Convertible
reflect the progressive character and appeal of MINI with a more stylish and refined visual
appearance, enhancement in standard equipment as well as technical improvement of
engines and transmissions. Thus, upgrading the original product substance and
highlighting the mature yet distinctive personality of MINI as the hallmark of maximum
driving excitement in an urban environment.
The ex-showroom prices (effective June 2018) of the new MINI are as follows:
MINI 3-door Cooper D (Diesel) : INR 29,70,000
        MINI 3-door Cooper S (Petrol) : INR 33,20,000
        MINI 5-door Cooper D (Diesel) : INR 35,00,000
        MINI Convertible Cooper S (Petrol) : INR 37,10,000

www.mini.inPrice prevailing at the time of invoicing will be applicable. Ex-showroom Price (inclusive of GST, incl. compensation cess) as
applicable but excludes Road Tax, RTO statutory taxes/fee, other local tax/cess levies and insurance. Prices and options are
subject to change without prior notice. For further information, please contact your authorized MINI Dealer or visit
www.mini.in.
Performance data as measured in the emission test done under controlled conditions of environment, driving cycle, fuel etc.
as specified in Rule 115 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
Performance data measured in the test done under controlled conditions of environment, fuel, etc. as per Central Motor
Vehicle Rules, 1989.
The new MINI 3-door and new MINI 5-door Hatch and the new MINI Convertible are available in 14 attractive colours:
Solaris Orange*, Emerald Grey*, Starlight Blue*, White Silver, Electric Blue, Melting Silver, Midnight Black, Pepper White,
Chili Red, British Racing Green, Moonwalk Grey, Caribbean Aqua**, Thunder Grey*** and MINI Yours Lapisluxury Blue.
* New Colours | **MINI Convertible only | ***MINI 3-door Cooper S only
The new MINI Hatch and the new MINI Convertible.
With a streamlined front end and muscular sides, the classic MINI profile is unmistakable.
Compact on the outside, with short overhangs, plus lots of space inside – it’s as fun to drive
today as it was back in 1959.
The new MINI Hatch and the new MINI Convertible will be available in three new colours
– Emerald Grey metallic, Starlit Blue metallic and Solaris Orange metallic. An optional
Piano Black exterior is available for the Cooper S models where the LED headlight, rear
lights and radiator grille are finished in high gloss black instead of chrome.
The new MINI Logo now appears on the bonnet, tailgate, steering wheel, central
instrument display and remote control in all models. It reflects the new MINI brand
positioning – authentic, flexible, timeless and more premium.
A modified design for the characteristic circular LED headlights makes the hallmark front
view of the new MINI Hatch and the new MINI Convertible even more powerful and
expressive. A new lens design and complete LED daytime running light ring incorporates
LED indicators that blink in a striking way. The optional Adaptive LED headlights include
cornering lights and an innovative Matrix lights functionality that improves visibility
without glaring on-coming traffic and other road users.
As a clear reference to the brand’s British origins, the rear light units of the new MINI
Hatch and the new MINI Convertible now appear in a Union Jack design.
Scoring high on functionality and aesthetics alike, the interior of the new MINI is every
driver’s dream. The newly styled interior includes options such as Leather Chester Malt
upholstery coupled with Malt Brown colour line, surface area of the doors and centre

console finished in Piano Black. A completely new option of backlit interior surface on
the passenger side fascia – the MINI Yours Interior Style Piano Black Illuminated – features
a stylized Union Jack backlit by colours of the ambient lighting of MINI Excitement Pack.
The MINI Excitement Pack features LED interior and ambient lighting which illuminates
the cockpit with a choice 12 selectable colours. It also includes the new MINI logo
projection from the exterior mirror on the driver’s side when opening and closing the door.
Multi-function sport leather steering wheel now comes as standard and sports seats for driver
and front passenger enhance the unique ‘go-kart’ feel. The optional panorama glass roof
allows ample amounts of natural light and fresh air in the cabin.
The iconic circular central instrument panel is surrounded by an LED ring offering a brilliant
colour display in 6.5-inch and Bluetooth phone/audio connectivity, now as standard. An
optional touchscreen is also available in 6.5-inch with MINI Radio Visual Boost that serves as
an aesthetic display for managing functions related to infotainment, telephone, driver and the
vehicle. The selection and control is facilitated by a Controller in the centre console.
The optional MINI Wired package offers an 8.8 inch touch screen with Touchpad
controller, MINI Find Mate, Navigation System Professional, MINI Connected XL,
telephony with wireless charging, 2nd USB interface and a 20 GB internal hard drive for
all media storage. Other infotainment options now include Apple CarPlay along with MINI
Radio Visual Boost + MINI Navigation or with Wired Package and the 360 watts Harmon
Kardon Hi-Fi Speaker System with 12 speakers and an eight-channel digital amplifier.
The new MINI 3-door Cooper S and the new MINI Convertible Cooper S are powered
by 2.0 litre 4 cylinder MINI TwinPower Turbo petrol engine delivering 280 Nm of
torque and a power output of 141 kW/192 hp. The MINI 3-door Cooper S has a top
speed of 235 km/hr and sprints from 0 to 100 Km/hr in just 6.7 seconds. The new 7-
Speed Double Clutch Steptronic Transmission is characterized by exceptionally
dynamic gearshifts, enabling extremely sporty acceleration and manoeuvres without
any torque interrupt. The shift by wire technology for automatic transmission comes
with an electronic gear selector that is ergonomically shaped for more comfortable
handling.

The new MINI 3-door Cooper S and new MINI Convertible Cooper S offer an upgrade of the
new 7-Speed Double Clutch Steptronic Sports Transmission with shorter gear ratios, a
differentiated gear lever, gaiter with red stripes and shift paddles on the steering wheel.
The new MINI 3-door Cooper D and the new MINI 5-door Cooper D feature a 1.5 litre
3-cylinder MINI Twin Power Turbo diesel engine delivering 270 Nm of torque and a power
output of 85 kW/114 hp. It has a top speed of 205 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100
km/hr in 9.2 seconds.
MINI Driving Modes enable an individualised vehicle set-up focusing on ride comfort,
sportiness or efficiency, according to driver’s preference. In addition to the standard MID
mode there is a choice of SPORT and GREEN modes. Driver Assistance Systems include
Cruise Control, optional Park Assistant, Rear View Camera and Head-Up Display.
The new MINI is stacked with cutting-edge safety technology. The standard safety
equipment comprises of front and passenger airbags, Brake Assist, 3-Point Seat Belts,
Dynamic Stability Control, Crash Sensor, Anti-lock Braking System, Cornering Brake
Control, Run-flat tyres as standard.
The standard MINIMALISM technology includes Auto Start/Stop function, Brake Energy
Recuperation, active cooling air flaps and electromechanical power steering.

Source : BMW

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