BMW has announced its fifth-generation Mini Cooper, and it’s the first Mini EV to get a unique design that doesn’t completely mirror its combustion counterparts. The first model is the Mini Cooper E, with a 135 kW/184 hp motor, 290Nm of torque and an acceleration from zero to 62 miles per hour in 7.3 seconds. It boasts a much higher range, stretching from 145 miles to 190 miles.
That distance jumps to 250 miles for the Mini SE and includes higher outputs, such as a max torque of 330Nm, 160 kW/218 hp and a jump from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 6.7 seconds. The batteries can also charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in under a half hour.
Looks-wise, the fifth-gen Mini had adopted something the company is calling “Charismatic Simplicity” to emphasize the car’s main, modern features. “Inspired by our history, we have developed our own new design language, defining our DNA.” Oliver Heilmer, head of Mini Design, said in a statement. “The idea behind it is a design that gives each new MINI…
2023-09-01 07:15:40
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