MINI India launches the all-new MINI 3-Door Hatch, the all-new MINI Convertible and the all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch in India today. This all-new MINI range will be available in petrol engines as Completely Built-up Units (CBUs).
The ex-showroom prices* of the petrol engine variants is as follows:
The all-new MINI 3-Door Hatch : ₹ 38,00,000
The all-new MINI Convertible : ₹ 44,00,000
The all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch : ₹ 45,50,000
Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “Since inception, authentic design, unique style and driving fun are timeless qualities that distinguish the iconic MINI. 20 years after the launch of the modern MINI, the latest model generation continues to reinvent itself all over again and amplifies its emotional design, go-kart feel and clever functionality. We are delighted to offer our customers in India a completely new range of MINI products with the launch of the new MINI Countryman in March and now the all-new MINI 3-Door Hatch, all-new MINI Convertible and the all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch. This significantly strengthens the exceptional position of MINI within the premium small car segment in India.”
The MINI 3-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible put out a peak output of 192 hp/141 kW and produces a maximum torque of 280 Nm at 1,350 – 4,600 rpm. The MINI 3-Door Hatch sprints from 0 to 100 km/hr in 6.7 seconds while the MINI Convertible takes 7.1 seconds for 0 to 100 km/hr whereas the more performance oriented John Cooper Works Hatch with the 2.0 Litre Twin Turbo puts down a 231 hp/170 kW and a maximum torque of 320 Nm at 1,450 – 4,800 rpm propelling it from 0-100 kmph in 6.1seconds.
The 7-Speed Double Clutch Steptronic Transmission does duty in the MINI 3-Door Hatch and Convertible and the 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission in MINI JCW HatchThe all-new MINI 3-Door Hatch, the all-new MINI Convertible and the all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch enter the next stage of evolution with an intensive makeover, an enhanced standard profile and a simplified offer structure. They embody MINI’s love for fun-filled driving as well as passion for agile handling along with a modern design. The new generation cars also introduce MINI’s new Brand Campaign ‘BIG LOVE’, that captures its inimitable spirit of celebrating individuality while embracing diversity. We’re all different but we’re pretty good together. BIG LOVE.
Test Drives and Bookings are open at all MINI authorised Dealers and the MINI Online Shop (shop.mini.in). MINI now offers its latest range of products in the premium compact car segment in India. More detailed information and in Depth Review coming up shorty after we drive the MINIs for our detailed Road Test Review .