When you look at a parked mini, you somehow expect that there is a powerful gasoline engine under the hood and not some diesel three-cylinder mill, as was the case with the test Mini cooper D. This one brings many innovations and exemplary economy for the brand and model, but above all, the most important thing, with it, the mini is what it always (was) ... a Mini. Read below how it fared in our test.
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For some time, the Mini Countryman has been considered the largest mini model, which can also satisfy the basic family needs and the customer's wishes for easier entry and higher seating. However, when the cooper SD ALL4 is added to its name, it means even more sporty driving, even off-road, and economical consumption.
The British Mini never made a "ship", but it created a road "surfer". Even their miniatures are sometimes too big. A few days ago, at the auto show in Los Angeles, they presented their urban vision, the Mini CitySurfer, an electric scooter concept with recognizable curves.
Buyers and those who are interested in the Mini brand and its models could feast their eyes on all seven models of this English brand, as well as the brand new five-door mini, which is a world premiere, at the two-day Mini urban thrill event in front of Atlantis in Ljubljana's BTC this week. experienced last week in Paris.
The Mini of the fourth generation took to the roads (at least in Slovenia) very calmly without any fanfare, but considering that it is a completely new flagship of this brand, the opposite would be expected. However, the sporty little Mini Cooper S has gained in spirit in all respects, both in terms of proportions and spaciousness, as well as technology and performance.
Guerlain Chicherit, a professional speed skier and rally driver, tried to break the world record in a car jump with the help of a ramp. The result was not very successful, as he had a serious accident on landing, but fortunately remained unharmed.
Although mini, they offer a lot of fun and conjure up unforgettable memories and memories. The intoxicating combination of sour-sweet blueberries and fragrant lavender flowers is truly something special.
For the first time in the history of this model and brand, BMW will also offer the cult mini in a five-door version, with which they want to replace the less successful clubman. Compared to the three-door version, the five-door mini will offer more roominess and flexibility, the same range of engines and equipment, and about five percent higher price.
At the prestigious event Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2014, Mini presented a study of a modern roadster under which the design team of the Mini brand and the Italian Touring Superleggera, which is responsible for the image of the disco volante model, are signed. The study predicts competition for the new generation Mazda MX-5, but despite everything, it is said to be far from serial production.
The 46-year-old skate legend Tony Hawk proves that he is not a waste. This time he performed an incredible trick and jumped the MINI.
Mini has prepared three camping versions of its models for adventurers, which also represent one of the smallest motorhomes in the world.
A few years ago, the Mini Countryman greatly enriched the range of the MINI brand. This time they present the rejuvenated second generation, which follows the renovation of the "classic" mini. It will be available to customers from July 2014.