MINI has previewed its first plug-in hybrid model that promises to encapsulate the driving fun that is the brand’s hallmark with zero tailpipe emissions. Featuring an internal combustion engine mated with an electric motor, the car is now in the final stages of its development process. Head of MINI brand …
Read More »JCW-inspired MINI Carbon Edition available in Australia
MINI has announced a new Cooper 5 Door Hatch variant aimed at bridging the gap between the traditional Cooper S and the track-ready John Cooper Works models. Dubbed the Carbon Edition, this exclusive JCW-inspired model comes in short supply, with only 40 units available nationwide. At a price of $56,990 plus …
Read More »MINI enhances 2016 Cooper and Cooper S range
MINI Australia has enhanced the 2016 Cooper and Cooper S hatchback with additional standard equipment. Applicable to both 3 door and 5 door variants, the MINI Cooper hatchbacks retain the same base price ($26,650 plus on-roads for 3 door, $27,750 plus on-roads for 5 door), but now come with halogen …
Read More »John Cooper Works variant added to new MINI Convertible range
MINI Australia has announced pricing and specification details for the MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, the third model in the MINI Convertible range. Priced from $54,900 plus on roads, the MINI JCW Convertible takes the sportiest elements of the MINI JCW three-door hatchback and combines it with the option …
Read More »MINI introduces special edition MINI Seven
MINI has taken the wraps off their latest special edition called the MINI Seven. Created in homage to the Austin Seven, the MINI Seven will be offered in 3 and 5 door guise. The model will launch with four engine options, ranging from the 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder with 100kW and …
Read More »2016 MINI John Cooper Works goes topless
Catching up to its hard top brother, the 2016 MINI John Cooper Works brings fresh open-top pleasure to enthusiasts. The JCV will carry through the same 2.0-litre TwinPower turbo engine found in current models. The motor utilises BMW’s patented “Valvetronic” technology providing fully variable valve control and variable camshaft control …
Read More »2016 MINI Convertible drops its top in Australia
The new 3rd generation MINI Convertible has arrived in Australia in both Cooper and Cooper S variants, promising more interior space, greater performance and efficiency. Priced from $37,900 plus on-road costs for the entry-level Cooper model with the Cooper S starting at $45,400, both models are highly specified to reflect …
Read More »2016 Mini Cooper Convertible Pricing and Specs revealed
Last month it was revealed that the new MINI Cooper Convertible will be coming to Australia. Today official pricing and specifications have been revealed ahead of launch with the entry model starting at just $37,990 plus on-road costs. The entry level model is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission as …
Read More »2016 MINI Convertible unveiled. Launching in March 2016
MINI has taken the wraps of its new 2016 MINI Convertible. The open-top 4-seater will hit showrooms on the 5th March and is offered with five engine variants. Three petrol and two diesel engines, all featuring MINI’s TwinPower Turbo Technology with claimed combined fuel consumption ranging from 6.0 – 3.8L/100 are …
Read More »2016 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible unveiled
The latest in the MINI range comes the John Cooper Works Convertible; an incredible combination of driving performance and open air pleasure. The new JCW takes on the latest generation MINI TwinPower Turbo engine which is a 2.0-litre, 4 cylinder engine producing 170kW and 320Nm of torque. The engine utilizes …
Read More »Mini revamps the 2016 Clubman Range
The MINI Clubman continues to evolve with the latest arrival based around the popular shooting brake concept. The new Clubman is a significant improvement over its predecessors, offering greater practicality, spaciousness and that trademark MINI driving experience we have come to love. The new MINI will starts at a base …
Read More »MINI Cooper Clubman on sale in November from $34,900
The new 6-door MINI Cooper Clubman will arrive in Australia next month from $34,900 plus on-road costs, while the sportier Cooper S Clubman is available from $42,900 plus on-road costs. Featuring a substantially larger proportion compared to its predecessor, the new MINI Clubman is 292mm longer, 117mm wider and has …
Read More »MINI Superleggera roadster to hit production in 2019
MINI boss, Peter Schwarzenbauer, has confirmed that his company is working on a production version of the Superleggera concept that made its debut in 2014 to critical applause. “The interest was tremendous when we showed this concept car. We are now working hard to get it on the street. It’s …
Read More »2015 MINI John Cooper Works pricing and specification
The new 2015 MINI John Cooper Works is set for an Australian launch next month, priced from $47,400 plus on-roads for the six-speed manual, and $49,950 plus on-roads for the six-speed Steptronic. MINI Australia says the halo model of the MINI range features a substantial increase in specification over its …
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