Today it was all happening at SMG Rocks in Umhlanga as it was launch of the All New MINI Hatch, so I popped down there to take a look. Much activity was on the go, which made it a little difficult to actually grab one of the sales team to explain in more detail, what was "new".
(As you may or may not be aware..I am no "motor head", so this is my take on this new car mainly from a cosmetic viewpoint rather than a mechanical one!)
This is the 3rd Generation MINI since its relaunch in 2001 and despite initially looking same as its predecessors, on closer inspection there have been many subtle changes externally and internally more bold and obvious ones.
The All New MINI Hatch is larger, and in my view looked a little "bloated", but in a nice way. The car is both longer, wider and fractionally taller, but the extra size wasn't really noticeable once you climbed into the car.
Externally the front grill is larger, as are the front lights and the tail lights are styled on the original MINI of the 1950's.
Internally reveals more of The New MINI...
It definitely has more of an upmarket interior feel, yet still remains bold and in your face, but that's a MINI. Some of the controls have been re positioned and generally made more user friendly, whilst there are some new inclusions making the retro interior even more appealing. One of new optional extras that is now available is the rear view camera and park assist, which after having one in my car for several years, to me is a "must" in terms of safety. Cosmetically there are more options to personalise your New MINI with bonnet stripes and contrasting black sunroof.
With regards to the engine specs and other important stuff...
it's best you visit the Website but there are several engine options and fuel economy has been improved on even more.
(Base price of around R287,000,00 for a MINI Cooper Hatch)
Unfortunately I didn't get to test drive this more "grown up" MINI, so no comment,
but in terms of everything else that I saw...
MINI.. ME LIKE
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