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Mini Hatchback 2.0 Cooper S Exclusive 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	Cooper S Exclusive
Price	£26,905
Engine Power - BHP	178
Acceleration	6.7
Top Speed	146 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
Length	4036 mm
Width	1727 mm
Height	1425 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	278 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1280 kg

Driver Convenience

Apple CarPlay
Automatic start/stop function with brake energy recuperation
Compatible mobile phone bluetooth with audio streaming
Cruise control with brake assist
Electro-mechanical speed dependant steering assistance
Flexible car sharing preparation
Instrument cluster
MINI Driving Modes - centre toggle switch to control driving setting (sport, mid and green)
Mini E-call
MINI TeleServices
On board computer
Rear park distance control
Service interval indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double Vanos system
Fully variable valve control
Gear change indicator display
High precision injection
Performance Control
Steptronic sport transmission with double clutch and steering wheel paddles

Entertainment

8.8" touchscreen with LED ring
FM tuner and DAB digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic headlight activation switch
Bonnet scoop
Chrome line exterior - radiator grille bars, tailgate handle, lower front grille grating and rear central fog-light
Dynamic brake lights
Electric front+rear windows
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
LED headlight with closed ring and daytime driving lights
Metal door sill strips with Cooper S imprint
Model logo Cooper S on right of tailgate
Radiator grille chrome border with honeycomb structure including S Badge
Rain sensor window wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear LED lights with union jack design
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Side scuttle panel with integrated indicator
Sun/heat protection glass
White indicator lenses

Interior Features

12V Accessory socket in centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 lashing eyes in luggage compartment
60/40 split folding rear seat
Anthracite headliner including grab handles and clothes hooks
Carbon black colour line - Knee roll and door armrest
Chrome interior highlights
Chrome line interior - air vents, gear lever base, door handles and speakers in doors
Cupholders
Front and rear head restraints
Front and rear isofix with front passenger airbag deactivation
Front and rear velour floor mats
Glove compartment
Height and length steering column adjustment
Interior lighting with 12 different colours across the dashboard, underneath door bezel with illuminated laser-engraved design on central display
Leatherette gearshift lever and handbrake gaiters
LED reading lights, vanity mirror lights, front foot well light and spotlight on front seats
Manual air conditioning
Mechanical seat adjustment - forward/back & backrest for front seats and driver seat height adjust
MINI yours badge on exterior pillar
Multifunction steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Sport leather steering wheel with speed limiter and audio/communication controls
Storage compartments in doors
Storage pocket on back of front seats
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Walknappa leather steering wheel with grey seam and MINI Yours badge on Piano Black lower steering wheel spoke

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all five seats
6 Airbags - front, side, head and seat belt tensioners
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Child locks on rear doors
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Front and rear disc brakes
Hill start assist
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system with tilt sensor, monitoring doors, bonnet interior and tailgate
Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Start/stop toggle with keyless go

Wheels

Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.188
HC	0.013
NOx	0.009
Particles	0.0007
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	112
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	196
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	198
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	194
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	134

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High	55.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	47.9

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	26E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.7
Engine Power - BHP	178
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	280
Engine Torque - RPM	1350
Top Speed	146 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	205/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	BRITISH SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1425 mm
Length	4036 mm
Wheelbase	2567 mm
Width	1727 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1928 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	44
Gross Vehicle Weight	1775 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	941 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	278 l
Max. Loading Weight	495 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1280 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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