Otherwise, the seats fold easily out of the way for an even larger trunk. The bigger Cooper is now more functional but just as easy to park in tight urban spots.
Good thing too, since BMW plans to use the platform in its own cars and future Minis. The key difference between the base Cooper and Cooper S is under the hood. Both power plants are new, turbocharged and mighty. Once a rarity in the automotive world, these are becoming more common as companies search for more power and efficiency in a smaller package.
Some three-pot engines have the bad habit of shaking the car. But the average consumer would be hard-pressed to notice this flaw in the new Cooper. The turbocharged 1. Horsepower moves to from , while torque leaps to pound-feet from pound-feet. Zero to 60 mph ticked by in 6. Though this engine gets a little noisy at high revolutions per minute, it is a study in robust refinement. The Cooper S practically begs the driver to stomp on the throttle, row the crisp, rev-matching gearbox through its six speeds and revel in the rebellious exhaust.
The window switches are now on the doors, where your brain expects them to be, rather than hidden on the lower dashboard. Mini relocated the odd, pie-sized speedometer that circled that dashboard to its traditional spot in the instrument panel behind the steering wheel. When purchasing a car, there is a large percentage of people who focus on how much the car costs, which is completely rational. The Cooper S is priced higher than the Cooper, mostly because of the fact that the Cooper S has a larger motor with more power hp vs hp.
Along with the larger motor comes sport seats which feature bolstered seats with extra support , upgraded trim sportier bumpers and front grill , and the iconic MINI center exhaust. The and newer Cooper comes with a 1. By shrinking the motor size and changing to a 3 cylinder, fuel economy is increased. The turbocharger gives this motor the boost it needs due to the decrease in displacement. Another factor of price has to do with what equipment you have added onto the car.
If you have a fully loaded Cooper, it will exceed the price of a base Cooper S. The world loved its small body, its quirky looks, and the affordable price. Features These cars look very similar on the inside and out.
In the case of an emergency, Teleservices and intelligent emergency calling is enabled in both. Design Even though the Cooper and Cooper S look similar from the outside, there are telltale signs revealing which model is which. The S has a slightly narrower track width with longer overhangs, and a 29mm overall longer body.
Fortunately, both cars come with the Mini-exclusive, Union Jack brake lights. Power The biggest difference between the Cooper and the Cooper S lies beneath the hood. The Cooper is fitted with a 1. The S, on the other hand, gets a 2. Price The Mini Cooper is one tier above the entry-level One model, and has a starting price of R, The Cooper S is one tier above this, and will cost you R, Official petrol price increases for March.
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