2013 Mini John Cooper Works Paceman

In March 2013 completed the Mini Paceman, the model family, now also has mini first released photos of the top Mini John Cooper Works version.

With the Mini Paceman takes one three-door version of the Countryman to the market and would like to address with the "Sports Activity Coupe", especially young and dynamic customers who are looking for a lifestyle car.

As the top model acts again the John Cooper Works version that differs not only by their performance of the other models.

Visual level, the strongest Paceman in a modified front end with large spoiler in the fender flares is continued, 18 "alloy wheels, and chrome-plated tailpipes. This racy design is still supported by a 2-tone finish and makes the Paceman in John Cooper Works outfit into a real eye-catcher.

The interior has been adapted and is shown with a leather steering wheel with contrasting stitching and sports seats, which are standard in the execution "fabric diagonal track John Cooper Works Carbon Black" held with red contrast stitching.

Under the hood lies a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that has an output of 218 hp (160 kW). As standard, the Mini John Cooper Works Paceman a manual 6-speed transmission, but is also an optional 6-speed automatic available.

Both versions provide the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds, top speed is 226 or 224 km / h In consumption, the manually shifted Paceman. 7.4 liters with the nose before the automatic version, which indulges 7.9 liters

As standard equipment the strongest Paceman the ALL4 all-wheel drive, which not only ensures that the service is well accommodated on the road, but also runs off paved roads makes possible, with the strong Paceman recommends not yet a substitute for an off-roader.

To further enhance the sporty feel, even when driving, was the John Cooper Works Paceman namely lowered by 10 millimeters, and the suspension was adjusted to the character of the car and comes tighter than in the other models.

Its public debut of the 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Paceman debut at Auto Show in Detroit, the dealers he then rolls in March 2013.

2013 Mini Countryman Updated

In November, mini brings a slightly revised New Mini Countryman on the market. Especially in the Interior a lot has done this.

Mini offers for the new model year the countryman in addition in the colors brilliant copper metallic and blazing red metallic, larger model conservation measures have affected but the Interior.

Mini, in particular, the perceived quality of the Interior has improved and better quality materials used. At first glance, you will notice some new designed ring mounts for the central instrument panel and the four air vents.

You are in the future uniform in color carbon black held and have in addition an inner ring in black high gloss or the chrome line Interior in chrome.

Also new are the door panels, which now offer a more comfortable arm rest and are home to even the Windows, which were previously somewhat unfavourably positioned at the bottom of the center console. Is by eliminating the power Windows in the center console there now a better access to the below this storage compartment.

From autumn 2012, the mini countryman has also as standard via a three-seated rear seat, on request you can order surcharge-free and the two seats with individual seat character.

Still, seven engines to choose from, whose range of services ranging from 90 HP 218 PS stand for the mini countryman. From autumn 2012, the engines with manual transmission meet even the EU6 emission standard, which takes effect in 2014.

2013 Mini Clubvan

2013 Mini Clubvan - The stylish minivan for transport
So far, models of the Mini brand mostly transported and chic lifestyle. Fact, the new Mini Clubvan will not change anything essential. On the market, mini Clubvan begins in Autumn 2012 and price is not yet fixed.

2013 Mini Clubvan

Are the target group, mini, "trend-conscious professionals to combine the delivery of goods at the same discerning customers with an extravagant and stylish appearance."

For this reason, the small cluster, the body of the Clubman waived, but rear seats. The rear wheels are missing and are replaced in the style of small vans through sheet metal. A partition grille protects drivers and passengers from flying around etwaig luggage. At the same time it helps to allow the Mini as a commercial vehicle. After all, fit into the transport compartment 860 liters of luggage.

It is the Clubvan as Mini One with 72 kW/98 hp, 90 kW/122 hp with a Cooper and a Cooper D with 82 kW/112 hp. This is content in the EU mix with 3.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 103 grams.

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

The expansion of the mini-model range is progressing rapidly, according to the Mini Coupe in the fall of 2011 started in March 2012 and now the mini roadster, the convertible version of the Mini coupes.

At the same technological base and platform as the coupe, the Roadster now offers open-top driving fun including the typical mini ride.

2012 mini cooper

In addition to the 211-hp engine is available as standard or ABS, ESP, 6 airbags, electric windows, air conditioning, including refrigerated glove box, power steering, fog lamps, a park distance control rear, the radio mini boost CD, 17 "alloy wheels, sport seats, the start / stop button and a roll bar.

Even visually the mini roadster looks very sleek, and also the interior to capture the hearts of friends of the British roadster world beat faster. The mix of classic toggle switches and the latest technology in combination with the fine leather-covered sport seats and the dashboard make the Roadster not only looks great but also a perfectly styled car for convertible fans. It suffers not the operation, all functions are logically placed, easy to find and easy to use.

The two-seater offers a very generous amount of space, only the adjustment requires seat with the doors closed hands with fingers that are similar to the shape and diameter of soup noodles. If you sometimes find the correct seat position, you feel in the sporty roadster designed very well. Even the luggage capacity of 240 liters for a car of this category of vehicles rather generously sized and can be a load-through hatch for skis or snowboard are enlarged.

Very fine and can be operated semi-automatic roof, according to a simple unlocking by hand, the thin fabric roof slides by pressing a button in a few seconds back and enjoy the leaves a open-air feeling.

By pressing a button gives you the 1.6 liter petrol engine to life, and the 211 hp (155 kW), sign up immediately with a sonorous sound of a word. The power delivery provides then with the sound of a race, because the faster you accelerate, the better the sound of the small turbo engine.

With a maximum torque of 260 Nm, which is available 1850-5600 rev / min, it has been down and out of a lot of power and can also drive gearshift. Here, the very short-ordinated 6-speed gearbox very much enjoy when switching, because the programs can be easily sorted and crisp.

Climb strongly on the gas, the mini-sprint in just 6.5 seconds from standstill to 100 km / h and up to 237 km / h. Accompanied by all is the magnificent exhaust note that is always present.

It makes no difference whether the roof is open or closed, the thin fabric roof holds neither ride nor engine noise away. A roadster is also primarily designed for open-top driving, and so this fact should not deter potential buyers, after all, it is also about the weight savings and even better handling characteristics.

Above all, the road holding falls on particularly pleasant. Mini was the Roadster, the brand's typical go-kart feeling even more perfect, and you stick with the 375 cm long Roadster literally on the street. From 80 km / h, the retractable rear spoiler also supports and provides a better grip of downforce at the rear axle.

When you reach the limit of what is possible, you get feedback from the vehicle a pleasant and can defuse the situation even before the technical means to intervene. The fun factor is the new mini roadster therefore particularly high. Fits perfectly to the very direct steering, the steering follows the commands of the driver without delay and very precise.

We were also pleasantly surprised by the consumer. Anyone who buys a roadster in this class wants to enjoy the fun of driving and get the performance, what is the Mini John Cooper Works can also do roadster, without having to obtain astronomical fuel economy. On average, the open mini with 7.5 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers is satisfied, which is only 0.2 liters of the work specified by the consumer. When you remove the great acceleration of the roadster, you will surely be well below the 7.3 liters per 100 kilometers.

The Mini John Cooper Works Convertible Roadster is perfect for fans who yearn for pure driving fun. Its strengths are the excellent engine that is not only very powerful but also economical and a handling, which makes one hope for a curve forward to the next, almost as one with the mini "hooked curve" is. The iconic styling and an atmosphere with flair make out the little roadster also an eye-catcher that draws attention to itself joyous.