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Mini Hatchback 1.5 Cooper Shadow Edition 3dr Auto

Doors	3
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Cooper Shad Ed
Price	£24,290
Engine Power - BHP	136
Acceleration	8.1
Top Speed	131 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	132
Length	3863 mm
Width	1727 mm
Height	1414 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	211 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1175 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
High precision injection
Intelligent adaptive suspension
Performance Control
Steptronic transmission with double clutch

Entertainment

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

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
A-panel shadow design with integrated scuttle trim
Automatic headlight activation switch
Body colour fuel filler cap
Bonnet decal
Chrome border high gloss black slats radiator grille
Dynamic brake lights
Electric front windows
Exhaust tailpipe on left with chrome finisher
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
JCW Aerodynamic kit - Front and rear bumpers with sporty JCW styling and part-painted side sills with MINI John Cooper Works door sill finishers
John Cooper Works rear spoiler
LED headlight with closed ring and daytime driving lights
Metal door sill strips with MINI imprint
Metallic paint
Model logo Cooper on right of tailgate
Rain sensor window wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear LED lights with union jack design
Rear window wiper
Shadow edition door entry sill
Shadow edition logo above C pillar
Side scuttle panel with integrated indicator
Silver roof and mirror caps
Sun/heat protection glass
White indicator lenses

Interior Features

12V Accessory socket in centre console
2 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
Cupholders
Front and rear isofix with front passenger airbag deactivation
Front floor mats in velour
Glove compartment
Height and length steering column adjustment
Interior dash trim Shadow logo
Interior lighting with 12 different colours across the dashboard, underneath door bezel with illuminated laser-engraved design on central display
Interior tread plates in Shadow design
JCW Sport seats with integrated headrests, adjustable thigh support and John Cooper Works logo
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
Multifunction steering wheel
Passenger seat height adjuster
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartments in doors
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Walknappa leather steering wheel with grey seam and John Cooper Works badge on Piano Black lower steering wheel spoke

Packs

Piano black exterior pack - Mini Hatchback Cooper

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all four seats
6 Airbags - front, side, head and seat belt tensioners
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Front and rear disc brakes
Single tone fanfare 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

Trim

Piano black interior trim

Wheels

18" John Cooper Works course spoke alloy wheels with run flat tyres - 1TX
Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.2
HC	0.017
NOx	0.01
Particles	0.0007
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	112
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	178
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	127

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
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)	8.1
Engine Power - BHP	136
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	220
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	131 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	COURSE SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1414 mm
Length	3863 mm
Wheelbase	2495 mm
Width	1727 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1928 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1610 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	731 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	211 l
Max. Loading Weight	435 kg
Max. Roof Load	60
Minimum Kerbweight	1175 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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