A FEW DAYS AGO, THE CAR QUALITY NETWORK LEARNED FROM RELEVANT CHANNELS THAT DURING THE 2024 BEIJING AUTO SHOW, THE NEW MINI COOPER S FUEL VERSION WAS OFFICIALLY UNVEILED IN CHINA FOR THE FIRST TIME. It is reported that the three-door version of the model was released in advance, equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine. According to the plan, the new car will be launched in overseas markets in May, while the domestic launch date has not yet been announced, and it is speculated that it will be completed by the end of the year.
In terms of appearance, the new car basically continues the new family-style design language of the MINI electric version, and the feeling of small and exquisite is very attractive. The classic round headlights and large-mouth grille are retained, and a red "S" logo is added to the sides of the grille to create a certain sense of performance.
The white floating roof and mirror housing design further enhance the recognition, and the variety of colors is also very much in line with the dynamic and stylish product positioning of MINI. The design of the rear of the car is relatively low-key, with a hidden exhaust at the bottom, and the overall similarity with the pure electric version is high. The taillights have a new triangular design, and the interior still outlines the lines of the Union Jack through the light strip.
Inside, the new model retains the same design as the electric model, with a 9.44-inch circular center display. It is worth mentioning that the gear lever is a small paddle with a small size, located in the button area under the center control screen, which requires special attention when operating. IN ADDITION, THE ALL-NEW MINI COOPER S HAS ABANDONED THE CLASSIC ROUND AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN FAVOR OF THE CURRENT MAINSTREAM THROUGH-THROUGH DESIGN. The lack of its own unique personality elements, I personally feel that this is a pity.
In terms of power, the all-new MINI COOPER S is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine, with a maximum horsepower of 204Ps and a maximum torque of 300N·m for the American version of the model, and the official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6.6s. The powertrain has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. For more news about the new car, Cheqq.com will continue to pay attention to and report.