Cheaper MINI two-seaters
MINI to launch cut-price base Cooper variants of Coupe and Roadster in NovemberMINI has announced new base Cooper variants of its two-seat Coupe and Roaster models, cutting the entry price to each by around $8K. Using the naturally aspirated engine from the MINI Cooper hatch, the Cooper Coupe now starts at $34,900 and the open-top Cooper Roadster at $37,500 plus on road costs.
To date, each two-seater has been available only with the more powerful turbocharged engines from the Cooper S and John Cooper Works specs. Now powertrain specs match those of the hatch: a 1.6-litre petrol four producing 90kW with 160Nm peak torque available at 4250rpm. A six-speed manual is standard; six-speed auto adds $2350 for each.
Fuel consumption remains the same, with the Cooper Coupe rated at 5.8L/100km (6.7 auto) and 136g/km CO2 on the combined cycle. With either transmission, it’s a point faster than the hatch to 100km/h – 9.0 seconds for the manual, 10.3 for the auto. The manual Cooper Roadster makes 100km/h in 9.2 seconds, consuming 6.1L/100 km/s and emitting 142g/km CO2.
MINI Australia says both models will come with standard 16-inch alloy wheels, sport seats, cruise control, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, a USB audio port and auto sensors for headlights and wipers.
The MINI Cooper Coupe and Roadster will reach local showrooms in November priced from $34,900 ($37,250 auto) for the Coupe and $37,500 ($39,850 auto) for the Roadster.
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