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Mini Hatchback 1.5 Cooper Sport 5dr [Comfort Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Cooper Sport Comfort
Price	£23,405
Engine Power - BHP	136
Acceleration	8.4
Top Speed	129 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	130
Length	4023 mm
Width	1727 mm
Height	1425 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	278 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1200 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

6 Speed manual transmission including gear change indicator display
Adaptive suspension
Double Vanos system
Fully variable valve control
High precision injection
Performance Control

Entertainment

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

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic headlight activation switch
Body colour fuel filler cap
Chrome border high gloss black slats radiator grille
Dynamic brake lights
Electric front+rear 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
Metal door sill strips with MINI imprint
Model logo Cooper on right of tailgate
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
Cupholders
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
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
Mechanical seat adjustment - forward/back & backrest for front seats and driver seat height adjust
Multifunction steering wheel
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 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
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

Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.288
HC	0.016
NOx	0.012
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	109
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	125

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	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High	57.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	51.4

General

AdBlue	No
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
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)	8.4
Engine Power - BHP	136
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	220
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	129 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	TRACK SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1425 mm
Length	4023 mm
Wheelbase	2567 mm
Width	1727 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1928 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1715 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	941 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	278 l
Max. Loading Weight	515 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1200 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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