When does the new Mini Cooper come out?
The new Cooper Hardtop will arrive first, unveiled toward the end of 2013 before going on sale in the first half of next year as a 2014 model. Updates to drivetrain and other equipment haven’t been released yet. The remainder of the MINI lineup will continue forward for the 2014 model year.
Is the new Mini Cooper front wheel drive?
Everything is new on the new Cooper. New transmissions, new engines, new interior, new chassis, and new electrics. It rides on an entirely new front-wheel drive platform called UKL that will underpin the next generation of Mini models and some BMWs, starting with a four-door Cooper and the 2-Series Active Tourer.
What kind of gas mileage does a 2014 Mini Cooper get?
Light makes right for both fun and gas mileage, and the 2014 MINI Cooper takes full advantage. The 2014 MINI Cooper offers impressive figures in base form, as high as 29 mpg city and 37 mpg highway with the manual transmission. With the automatic, the base model scores 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway.
What kind of crash test does a 2014 Mini Cooper get?
The 2014 MINI Cooper and crew haven’t yet been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), but the 2013 model earned top marks of “Good” in moderate-overlap front-end crash tests, and “Average” in side-impact and roof-strength tests.
What are the different types of Mini Coopers?
Gen 1 MINI: 2002-2008 Gen 2 MINI: 2007-2016 Gen 3 MINI: 2014+ MINI Cooper models, just like their parent company BMW, uses letter codes “R” and “F”, followed with 2 digits to categorise and refer to the vehicle’s chassis code. R-type MINI Coopers are Gen 1 and Gen 2, whilst F-type MINI Coopers are Gen 3 only.
Which is the largest engine in a Mini Cooper?
Cooper S & JCW – at 2.0l, the B48 4 Cylinder Twin Scroll Turbo is the largest engine featured on a MINI to date, with better fuel economy than previous generations. With modifications from Lohen, the Cooper S is capable of up to 300 bhp, whilst the JCW can be modded up to 320 bhp.
What’s the difference between a mini R53 and R56?
The easiest way to tell between an R53 (Gen 1) and R56 (Gen 2) is the R53 headlights are stored within the bonnet. Gen 2 also welcomed the Clubman, Coupe, Roadster, Paceman and Countryman to its family to cater to a wider variety of drivers.
How are mini models grouped according to generation?
MINI models are often grouped by ‘Generation’, each defined by a range of years of production. It’s important to know which Generation your MINI is in order to find the correct parts for your vehicle, as parts vary between the models.