Mini Cooper test drive since 2006 hatchback

Mini Cooper. Course for diversity

Mini Cooper. Price: from 1 358 440 rub. On sale: Since October 2010

Restyling is how many in this word! Immediately all Mini models were modernized, which significantly affected design, and engines, and pre -equipment, and safety. Especially progress is noticeable in the interaction of cars with modern electronic devices like iPhone, which provides a special place in the armrest between the seats


Test pilot
Stanislav Pavlov, 38 years old, editor -in -chief of the magazine, driving experience - 20 years, personal car - Mazda6

My advice: Before you drive a new generation mini, study the instructions. No, you can ride this car without problems, but you can lose thousands of useful and funny toys.

As for the design, he made a clear roll towards sports. And the point here is not only to increase emotional perception. New contours of the front bumper reduce the severity of the consequences of injury in a collision with a pedestrian or cyclist. The lower air intake on all versions of the models also received a larger visual accent. On Mini One and Mini Cooper cars, the black crossroads emphasizes the width of the car, and the external air intakes on the Cooper S direct cooling air to the brake discs. Very thin, vertically located rear lights on Mini Clubman now, like on Mini and Mini Cabrio cars, are outlined by a chrome strip. Details, details ... In general, cosmetic changes did not radically affect general perception. It remains to report the appearance of new colors, in particular, the original Chili Red, offered for roofs by John Cooper Works and John Cooper Works Clubman.

Modern Mini resembles a computer whose capabilities are usually used by thirty percent. Using an audio system and navigation will be easier for those who are already familiar with apple products. The iPhone provides a special place under the armrest between the front seats. We connect the phone to the car, and a miracle occurs: mini, as if by a wave of a magic wand, turns into a large iPhone. For example, now your radio receiver is not limited by a boring FM band, since the car received all the Internet stations at its disposal. And there are no less there than stars in the sky. The Visual Boost radio machine and navigation system are supplied with a 6.5 -inch display. Navigation cards are stored in the built-in flash memory device and can be updated using the USB interface. In the new mini, it will not be bored at the parking of the shopping center during the languid expectation of a girlfriend. When the car is motionless, on the on -board monitor you can view the video files with ipod or other compatible devices.

Returning to passive safety, one cannot fail to mention the so -called adaptive rotating headlights, which are ordered as an option. They illuminate the road with xenon headlights, as if looking around the turn. In this case, the smart eyes of the mini take into account the angle of rotation of the steering wheel and the speed of the car.

For additional illumination of the cabin, three LEDs are used, which provide an extremely wide range of colors. From pleasant little things, we note that from now on the Mini Clubman is equipped with a folding roller -type -type folding shelf that hides the contents of the trunk from prying eyes. In addition, the guide belt for the right front seat is optimized. This facilitates the landing and exit of the rear passengers.

The power of new generation engines presented this spring is impressive. It is located in the range from 72 kW / 98 liters. With. In the Mini One car up to 90 kW / 122 l. With. in the mini cooper (135 kW / 184 hp. Mini Cooper S).

All gasoline engines are equipped with a fully adjustable gas distribution phase control system based on the BMW Valvetronic system. In the models of Cooper S, Cooper S Clubman and Cooper S Cabrio, it is combined with a direct injection system of gasoline and Twin-Scrolle turbocharger, which makes this power unit incredibly effective. Suffice it to say that up to hundreds of Cooper S is accelerated in just 7 s, and the average fuel consumption does not exceed 5.8 liters per 100 km.

All models of the new family can boast of thermal insulation of the transmission. This addition allows you to optimize the accumulation of heat between trips in order to reduce friction loss in the drive that occurs with a decrease in the engine temperature. Moreover, fuel consumption during cold starting is reduced due to a significant reduction in heating time. The new system consists of insulation around the motor compartment, heat -protective casing and lateral sections. Simply put, your car will noticeably cool in the cold. He sat down, turned on the stove and go! And let the rest jump around the car and wait until it warms up.

Casket with a secret
Mini will bring particular joy to the Mini line to music lovers, which are truly unlimited opportunities. True, in order to use them, it is best to have an iPhone. For this fashion device there is a special compartment, which was arranged in the niche of the armrest. Connect the phone into the connector, and then all the necessary inflomation from the mobile device is displayed on a large alarm clock. It remains to connect to the Internet and choose one of the thousands of radio stations. Want to find a radio with Creole Tango? Please! Want to go to the station of lovers of brilliant execution? No problem! Still, in wonderful time we live. The boundaries and distances in the eyes turn into conditional things. In the departure of the Mini concern BMW, this is perfectly understood, and moreover, they do
on this bet.

 
We do not love
Those who first got behind the wheel of Mini will not be easy to find the windows key. Oddly enough, but it is located next to the gear lever. Peculiar

To penetrate the rear seat, a small door is provided in the Mini Clubman model. A very useful thing. Healthy


Driving
Many consider Mini real sports cars. And this is not far from the truth.

Salon
Inside, this car is much larger than it seems outside. Mystic!

Comfort
If a man is decided to buy mini, then we advise the Clubman model. The fair sex recommend the standard comfort option will be in abundance.

Safety
Solid five.

Price
All Mini owners adore tuning, so the price of the final option increases several times.


Advantages and disadvantages
Extraordinary design, excellent running qualities, a huge selection of accessories.
Lack of real competition from other automotive traders.


Specifications
Mark and Model - Mini Cooper s jcw
Dimensions - 3700x1685x1410 mm
Engine - gasoline, 4 cylinders, 1598 cm3, 211 hp/18505600 min -1
Transmission - mechanical, 6 -speed KP
Dynamics - 238 km/h; 6.5 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - there are no price and technical categories in the data.
 

Our opinion
Modernization of all Mini models has translated these cars in real multimedia centers on wheels. Cute cars go online, selflessly friends with the iPhone and retain commitment to various innovations. The capabilities of the new mini are practically not limited.


Author: Stanislav Pavlov

 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [November 2010]