Mini 5 Door

Scoring high on ergonomics and elegance alike, the interior of Mini 5 door is every driver's paradise. The high quality ergonomics is accentuated by the lightweight black sports seats that keep you hung in place and add to the sporty appeal inside. All the controls inside the car have been positioned ergonomically which gives you swift and intuitive access to all the features. The car has been equipped with plenty of high quality infotainment and audio features, the most notable of them being the centre stack which houses the typical Mini toggles, climate control and provides an interface for USB connectivity. Several storage compartments have been provided alongwith a decent boot space which measures 278 litres.

Mini 5 door has got captivating looks all over the exteriors which gives a unique hunch at first sight. It blends perfect proportions with a futuristic look and sportingly elegant exteriors that embodies dynamism even when standing still. The elegantly designed headlights beam out from underneath, the sophisticated bonnet, flanked at the sides by athletic sills, adds to the elegance. The black honeycomb patterned grille alongwith the elegant chrome finished exhaust pipes gives the car an air of charisma. Mini 5 door comes employed with 17 inch dark finish alloy wheels that look dynamic even when the car is standing still. The dimensions of the Mini Cooper stand out to be 3982 mm x 1727 mm x 1425 mm(L x W x H) and the wheelbase of the car measures 2567 mm which is praiseworthy. Mini Cooper S is a bit elongated and its length measures 4005 mm.

Engine, mileage & Variants:

Mini 5 door is available in 2 variants: Mini Cooper, which is powered by a 1.5 litre twin-power turbo engine and Mini Cooper S, a sporty version, which is powered by a 2.0 litre twin-power turbo motor. The 1.5 litre petrol engine can deliver a maximum power of 100 kW at 4500-6000 rpm alongwith a peak torque of 220 Nm at 1250 rpm. These figures increase significantly with the 2.0 litre twin-power turbo engine which can churn out a maximum power of 141 kW at 4700-6000 rpm coupled with an appreciable peak torque of 280 Nm at 1250 rpm. When it comes to fuel economy, Mini doesn't disappoints. The 1.5 litre engine can give mileage of 21.2 kmpl which is quite laudable. It is a common cliché that mini cars aren't that fast and surprisingly Mini 5 door has been successful in casting away this myth. Mini Cooper S can attain 0-100 km/hr mark in mere 6.9 seconds and can clock a top speed of 232 km/hr which makes Mini the best car in its segment.

Mini 5 door is possibly one of the most safe mini hatchbacks that you will ever get to drive. Kudos to its dynamic chassis that has been fabricated from high strength multiphase steels. The advanced Mini Digital High Beam Assistant makes night time driving effortless, efficient and safe. The car has been deployed with 6 optimally positioned airbags including a knee-bag for the driver which minimizes the chances of injury. Besides that, the car has been incorporated with various other safety features like cruise control, Active Pedestrian Protection System, Parking Assistant, Driving Assistant Systems and so on, which are more than enough to keep you and your vehicle safe.

Verdict:

The presence of high performance engines and advanced comfort and safety features in the car makes it a winner in its segment. In layman terms, it is a no nonsense car with more substance than style.