The Mini brand was taken over by BMW in the early 2000s and given a new lease on life. While the cars are no longer as mini as they used to be, across the range they retain the ethos of outstanding performance and excellent power to weight in a nimble, compact package.

Mini are one of the most iconic automotive brands. The British marque rose to prominence with small yet powerful front wheel drive cars that were extremely popular in the 1960s. The brand went on to cement its reputation for delivering sporty performance in a compact package on the World Rally Stage.

Mini Cooper three-door

The Mini Cooper is the modern iteration of the iconic model that made the brand popular. The fifth generation Mini Cooper stands for simplicity at its charismatic best. Typical Mini proportions evoke the brand’s history which together with the striking front grille, give the new model its distinctive face.

The interior is characterised by a minimalist design, digital innovations and an immersive user experience.

The Mini three-door is available with two efficient petrol engines while the all-electric Mini Cooper SE stands for emission-free mobility and urban driving pleasure, with 160kW and 330Nm of torque available.

The high voltage battery installed in the Mini Cooper SE has a capacity of 54.2kWh, enabling a range of up to 402 kilometres.

Mini Cooper five-door

The Mini Cooper five door is characterised by the brands typical driving fun, extended space and distinctive functionality. With a length of 4 036mm it underlines the basic idea behind every Mini, which is to create as much space as possible on a small footprint and in the case of the Mini Cooper five door, this means an interior that offers enough space for five passengers. Short overhangs, clear surfaces and expressive accents give it an unmistakable charisma.

Inside, digital innovations and an immersive user experience take the Mini DNA to a new level.

Despite its increased proportions, the five-door delivers the brand’s hallmark driving fun and agile handling. There is a choice of two efficient petrol engines. The three-cylinder petrol engine generates 115kW while the four-cylinder offers 150kW. Hallmark Mini steering and powerful brakes ensure a high level of driving fun, safety and comfort.

Mini convertible

The Mini Cooper family is completed by the Mini Convertible, a model that is full of unique features. The folding roof opens fully in 18 seconds, allowing the driver to enjoy the breeze and sunshine.

The open top four-seater combines space saving proportions with fascinating open-air driving fun.

The design emphasises the character of the Mini Cooper Convertible and includes clean surfaces and accentuated details. Round LED headlights and a redesigned front grille emphasise the models charismatic appearance with classic design features in a modern interpretation.

The Mini convertible is available with a choice of two 2.0-litre petrol engines offering 120kW and 250Nm or 150kW and 300Nm respectively.

Mini John Cooper Works

The Mini John Cooper Works models have long been celebrated for their unmatched driving dynamics and racing pedigree. The latest Mini JCW models continue this legacy and have been meticulously engineered to deliver the unmistakable JCW experience, characterised by sharp handling, impressive acceleration and an unwavering connection to the road.

Mini Cooper SE

The all-electric Mini Cooper SE offers emission-free mobility and urban driving pleasure. With 160kW and 330Nm on tap it can sprint to 100km/h in 6,7 seconds. A 54.2kWh battery enables a range of up to 402 kilometres.

Mini Aceman

The Mini Aceman combines compact exterior dimensions with as much room as possible for occupants and an all-electric drive. The result is a contemporary interpretation of the classic Mini vision which includes maximum use of space with a minimum footprint combined with a modern drive concept. The design provides space for five seats with a vehicle length of just over four metres. The interior includes an immersive digital user experience, while the Mini Acemans’s all-electric drive gives a fresh boost to the characteristic Mini go-kart feeling. Combined with modern assistance systems and hallmark design, traditional brand values pave the way for an all-electric future.

The Mini Aceman is available solely with an all-electric drivetrain. The Mini Aceman E offers 135kW and 290Nm and a range of 310km while the Mini Aceman SE boasts 160kW and 330Nm along with a range of 406km.

Mini Countryman

In South Africa the Mini Countryman is available in Countryman C, Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman and Countryman SE ALL4 derivatives.

A Mini Countryman is and has always been recognisable as a Mini at first glance. The latest design impresses with its particularly clear aesthetics. From the front the vehicle looks tidy and is characterised by the tense shape of the bonnet and an octagonal front grille. Mini LED headlamps accentuate the uniqueness of the reduced design through individual signature modes. Short overhangs and the slim outline are just as typical Mini as the stretched contrasting roof. Vertical rear lights frame the vehicle silhouette and make the new Mini crossover model look particularly upright and sporty.

The Mini Countryman is the largest and most versatile in the entire Mini model range. The all-rounder is agile in the city, comfortable in the countryside and also suitable for trips off paved roads.

The largest Mini model combines the flexible options of a crossover with intelligent all-wheel drive.

The Mini Countryman S ALL4 is fitted with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine that offers an output of 160kW and 360Nm.

The all-electric Mini Countryman SE ALL4 is a reliable companion for exploring. As a spacious crossover model, the versatile adventurer enables locally emission-free mobility across a wide variety of terrain. This is bolstered by ALL4 all-wheel drive, extended driving assistance functions, partially automated Level 2 driving and an electric range of up to 433 kilometres. Two powerful electric motors provide a total power output of 230kW and 494Nm.

The top of the range Mini John Cooper Works Countryman is fitted with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine, offering 233kW and 400Nm and allowing for the 0-100km/h sprint to

be completed in a rapid 5,4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 250km/h, resulting in an unmistakeable driving experience.

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