New Mini Coupe

[ChrisBrand]

Two years after the concept first doffed its backwards-styled cap at us, Mini has finally uncovered its newest model, the Coupe.

But you've seen it all before, right? You know it's the first three-box 'helmet-roofed' two-seat Mini. You know it's 52mm lower than the standard hatch and is set up - like all Minis - to drive like a luxurious go-kart.

The range-topper is the 211bhp John Cooper Works edition, sporting a 1.6-litre turbo'd four-pot with 192lb ft of torque. 0-62mph takes 6.4 seconds and top speed is 149mph, while the range-topping diesel - the Cooper SD - boasts 143bhp, 225lb ft of torque and a 0-62mph time of 7.9 seconds. It also returns 65.7mpg if you drive with sandals made from recycled daisies.

 

[msm]

A bit "quirky", but I like it :thumbs:

 

[moranor@axis]

let me get this right...

its an uglier audi TT with a smaller engine and no 4wd maybe if you a die-hard mini fan you might buy one... but if you a die hard mini fan then you would probably want the normal shape anyway...

for some reason i think it will only be bought by the same people who buy these:

 

[msm]

let me get this right...

its an uglier audi TT with a smaller engine and no 4wd maybe if you a die-hard mini fan you might buy one... but if you a die hard mini fan then you would probably want the normal shape anyway...

for some reason i think it will only be bought by the same people who buy these:

Under normal circumstances, I would agree. On face value, this makes no sense BUT if it improves on the go-kart handling then it would be an awesome drive.

Don't be fooled by the Mini's "girly" looks. Get behind the wheel of a Cooper S, ignore the weird ergonomics, and you'll very quickly realize what a fantastic driving experience they provide. Can only imagine that the Coupe would be so much better than a regular model.

 

[Skwinty]

let me get this right...

:biglol:

Some say that certain BMW owners buy these.

:tease:

 

[moranor@axis]

i like the mini but this not so much... and with Peugeot bringing out this...

im not so sure...

 

[MikeR]

:thumbs:
pug is gay:biglol:

 

[Sankekur]

Something is not quite right with it.

 

[moranor@axis]

gayer than this?

they could have made this an awesome car, but it just is not... maybe they will get it right with the next one...

 

[Coisman]

imp:
I like it!!! :drool:
Just imagine yourself driving this and stopping at the hair salon for a perm and a manicure and... NEVER MIND!! :mmm:

 

[Skwinty]

Talking about gay.

Check this blog.

http://streetlevelauto.blogspot.com/2006/04/bmw-criticized-for-advertising-to-gays.html

 

[moranor@axis]

lol

 

[DonovanPorter]

dont like it , i just not look the part , much rather take the cooper S in the current shape

 

[hiltonfa]

Not for me, it looks a bit squashed. But I'm sure they will sell.

 

[wickey]

Not for me, it looks a bit squashed. But I'm sure they will sell.

Yeah the roof eesh other wise it wuda been decenT!

 

[moranor@axis]

the C pillar is a mess... im guessing they will fix it in the next one...