Country of OriginThe country in which the vehicle was assembled from components to complete car
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch YearThe year in which this vehicle was first built
2007
Launch MonthThe month of the year in which this vehicle was first built
3
Generation Name
R56
SeriesThe series of a vehicle model e.g. VY Commodore, FG Falcon
R56
BadgeThis is the variation of the vehicle within its model line. This can be a change of mechanical equipment, features etc.
Cooper S
DoorsThe number of doors on the vehicle. Note that the boot is generally included in the door count.
3
Seat CapacityThe number of occupants that can be legally carried within a vehicle.
4
Body StyleThis is the overall shape (style) of the vehicle's body, eg Sedan, SUV, Ute
Hatch
Overview
Some scepticism greeted BMW's plans to reinvent the Mini in 2002, but that's all dissipated as the little retro car today is a stable part of landscape. The second-generation R56 version arrived here in 2007 with a subtly changed body, new engines and new transmissions. Today's Mini combines the original's charm with contemporary safety. The old Mini today looks ludicrously small and vulnerable, although the new one is more 2+2 than four-seat hatchback. The rorty, now-turbo Cooper S engine produces 128kW/240Nm for a rewarding on-road experience. Like the Cooper, it can be had with manual or auto six-speed transmissions.