| Evolution | | | | your face, the handling is superb especially with the |
| British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successor | | | | MINI's wide stance gripping the road resolutely. |
| produced the MINI from 1959 until 2000. Then a new | | | | Economic Running Costs |
| generation evolved that added state-of-the-art | | | | MINI brings along with itself good economy. It returns |
| technology, quality, reliability and modern levels of | | | | a very respectable average of 48.7 mpg. When you |
| safety to traditional MINI values. The significant | | | | buy this you get a Roadside Assistance Package for |
| feature that influenced the next generation | | | | three years with unlimited mileage warranty for the |
| car-makers was its space-saving front-wheel-drive | | | | same duration. With its desirability and waiting lists, |
| layout. MINI has its distinctive position on the | | | | you can fetch a good amount too when you sell it. |
| small-car market. It offers world class technology | | | | Extra Safety |
| compared to other small cars as well as high levels of | | | | You feel safe and stable at legal and legal plus |
| agility and style. | | | | highway speeds. It has a range of modern day |
| The numerous "special editions" of the MINI shifted | | | | safety features that include curtain-type airbags, |
| the car from a mass-market item into a style icon. It | | | | which protect the head and shoulder in a side-impact |
| was this image that possibly helped the MINI become | | | | crash. The braking system is also excellent. Along |
| such an asset for BMW. MINI Coopers come in three | | | | with a full skid control system, BMW has provided a |
| types; Hatchback, Convertible and Clubman. | | | | "cornering brake control" that varies brake pressure |
| Eco-friendly MINI | | | | among the wheels to help prevent spinouts when |
| Thankfully MINI realized much earlier how important it | | | | braking heavily in a turn. |
| was to work in harmony with nature. The reduction | | | | Add on |
| of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption is a | | | | All MINIs have electric mirrors and windows, alloy |
| top-priority issue at MINI. The MINI One D and the | | | | wheels, a CD player and six airbags. If you buy the |
| green version - The MINI Cooper D are among the | | | | MINI Cooper S you get additional sports features, |
| most ecological members of their segment with fuel | | | | including sports suspension and design features. You |
| consumption of just 3.9 l/100 and CO2 emissions of | | | | would also benefit from the satellite navigation |
| 104 g/km. Also, most of the parts used to build a | | | | system and ambient light pack. |
| MINI can be dismantled quickly and recycled | | | | X-Factor |
| economically. | | | | Your MINI can fit into any parking space and get |
| Advantage MINI | | | | through any tight gap. It may look like a grocery |
| Killer Looks | | | | getter but it drives like a sports car and has been |
| The interior just says: "Get in and drive me!" The | | | | one of the top runners in 70s sports car racing. |
| tough aircraft-style switches look awesome while the | | | | Awards |
| ambient lighting, the colors of which you can change | | | | The MINI Cooper D was nominated for Car of the |
| to suit your mode, are surprisingly unbelievable. | | | | Year Awards, in 2008. |
| Easy Riding and Handling | | | | The North American Car of the Year award for 2003 |
| It's not just the good looks which brings a smile on | | | | was won by BMW MINI Cooper/Cooper S. |