The 3rd generation facelift Mini 3 Door available in three variants; the MINI Cooper S 3 Door, MINI John Cooper Works Hatch and MINI Cooper SE 3 Door. Prices range from RM 225,888 to RM 313,888. These prices do not include insurance but are inclusive of the sales and service tax. The MINI 3 Door highlights luxury, versatility and comfort.
The measurements are 3,879 mm in length, 1,762 mm in width, 1,420 mm in height, with a wheelbase spanning 1,420 mm.
The MINI Cooper S 3 Door gives a cutesy, classy look with the main focus being their new and improved trapezium front grille design and their signature rounded headlamps, which have become a distinctive style for MINIs.
The rear of the MINI Cooper S 3 Door displays their sleek design that focuses on their LED tail lamps graphics and dynamic indicators.
The front headlamps are bi-LED, get redesigned LED daytime running lights – which also function as indicators – that form a full ring around the new projectors.
The MINI Cooper S 3 Door tail lamps are the Union Jack design LED units.
The MINI 3 Door comes equipped with 17-inch Cosmos Spoke alloy wheels.
The design is a modern and futuristic digital cockpit layout that gives a luxury feel to the vehicle.
The instrument cluster is a 5-inch backlit analogue display.
The MINI Cooper S 3 Door comes with 4 spacious seats for maximum comfort. All seats are upholstered in Cross Punch Carbon Black leather and are electric adjustable. Both the driver and front passenger seats come with four-way lumbar support and memory function.
All passengers will be spoiled with maximum comfort as the MINI Cooper S 3 Door was designed for the individuals’ greatest convenience. Despite being a six footer, the vehicle will still have ample head and legroom, as well as the seats are comfortable and supportive.
The car has a glove compartment that can fit not only a small handbag but also is able to fit some essential items such as your face masks and hand sanitizers.
There are 5 cup holders and two bottle holders on each door panel. Two cup holders are located in the front of the vehicle, 2 more by the rear side panels and one located in the rear centre floor.
The vehicle has 1 USB charging port and 1 12-volt power socket in the front.
The MINI Cooper S 3 Door variant has approximately 211 litres of boot space.
There are 5 cup holders and two bottle holders on each door panel. Two cup holders are located in the front of the vehicle, 2 more by the rear side panels and one located in the rear centre floor.
The passive features include eight smart airbags, crash sensor system, reverse camera as well as front and rear parking sensors.
There are three drive modes available which are Green Mode, Sport Mode and MID Mode that allows the driver to pick a mode that will suit their driving needs.
The infotainment is made up of a revised MINI Visual Boost 6.5-inch touchscreen display that is compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto.
The MINI Cooper S 3 Door is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 192 hp at 5,000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque at 1,350 rpm.
The MINI 3 Door Cooper S variant comes with a new seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
It has the Front Wheel Drive System.
The MINI Cooper S 3 Door is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 6.7 seconds.
The average fuel consumption of the MINI 3 Door Cooper S variant is approximately 5.7 l/100km.
The car comes with touchscreen audio display system, Apple carplay and Android Auto, automatic headlamps, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, glove box cooling, adjustable seats, height adjustable driver seats, steering wheel gearshift paddle, power door locks with remote keyless entry system and push-start button with smart key. The vehicle is equipped with map lighting and ambient lighting to suit the mood.
The quality of the ride is firm but yet still comfortable.
The sound insulation in the car is effortless as road and wind noises were muted.
In terms of looks, sporty yet luxurious design will grab the attention of individuals who crave a little more “style” to their lifestyle. Not only will the MINI Cooper S 3 Door give driver’s a chance to feel more confident and safe while braving the smaller roads and tight corners in the country, but it will also allow the drivers to enjoy the comfort and convenience features that make the vehicle so unique.