MINI 5-Door now from $26,050

MINI has announced a $26,050 (plus on-road costs) pricetag for the new entry-level version of the 5-Door Hatch it released in Australia last October.

That makes the five-door MINI One $1700 cheaper than the MINI Cooper 5-Door Hatch (from $27,750), powered by a 100kW/220Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine.

But the cheapest five-door MINI is still $1550 more expensive than the MINI One three-door (from $24,500), powered by the same 75kW/180Nm 1.2-litre turbo-petrol triple.

In base six-speed manual form, the MINI One 5-Door consumes 5.0L/100km – more than the 85kW/270Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-diesel in the three-door MINI Cooper D (3.7L/100km), as well as the MINI Cooper (4.7L/100km) and the MINI One (4.9L/100km).

Because of its extra weight, the MINI One five-door is also slightly slower than the three-door, which sprints to 100km/h in a claimed 9.9 seconds (10.2 in auto form), making it the slowest MINI apart from the Countryman and Paceman SUVs.

Available to Australians from April production, the MINI One five-door comes standard with Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity, keyless starting, Carbon Black trim, heated wing mirrors, 15-inch steel wheels with covers, rear Park Distance Control, Auto Stop/Start, Dynamic Traction Control, Electronic Differential Lock and Servotronic steering.

“The new MINI One is an exciting new addition to our product range, particularly in light of the strong performance of the 5-Door concept since its launch in Australia last year,” said MINI Australia General Manager Kai Bruesewitz.

“It offers the perfect stepping stone into the MINI line-up, promising trademark driving fun and 5-Door versatility at a price point, which is extremely attractive.”