MINI Korea will officially launch the new MINI Cooper C 5-door, a rational model that offers not only the charming style unique to the new MINI Cooper but also spaciousness.
The new MINI Cooper 5-door features a wheelbase that is 70mm longer than the 3-door model, providing a wider interior space, improved second-row convenience, and a trunk capacity that expands from the standard 275 liters to a maximum of 925 liters, making it a model suitable for both lively daily driving and comfortable long-distance journeys.
The new MINI Cooper C 5-door is available in two trim levels: 'Essential' and 'Classic'.
▲Essential trim with heritage
The new MINI Cooper C 5-door Essential trim is a base model that faithfully provides fresh design, key features, and specifications that embody the heritage of MINI. Firstly, the exterior is finished with a body color for the roof and side mirror caps for a unified look, complemented by a black-contoured radiator grille and 17-inch gray lightweight alloy wheels to create a clean style.
The dashboard and door trim of the interior use durable thermoplastic olefin (TPO) materials, and sport seats made of fabric and a 2-spoke steering wheel are installed to enhance its simple allure. Additionally, 2-zone air conditioning and a wireless charging pad are included as standard to improve convenience.
▲Classic trim with added luxury
The new MINI Cooper C 5-door Classic trim is a model that emphasizes the unique personality of MINI with enhanced convenience and luxury. The exterior is finished with a white color for the roof and side mirror caps, providing a fresh contrast to the body color, and features 17-inch two-tone lightweight alloy wheels that create a lively atmosphere.
The dashboard and door trim use soft-touch recycled fabric finishes, and sport seats made of synthetic leather and fabric, along with a 3-spoke sport steering wheel with fabric straps, enhance the sporty feel. This trim also includes a panoramic glass sunroof and a remote engine start function as standard, adding to the luxury.
▲Circular OLED display and MINI Operating System 9
In the center of the dashboard of the new MINI Cooper C 5-door is a circular OLED display with a diameter of 240mm, developed in collaboration with Samsung Display. The visibility and operability are excellent, allowing for convenient use, and it features an intuitive interface for easy control of vehicle functions.
Additionally, it provides an innovative digital experience based on the latest operating system, MINI Operating System 9. The Korean MINI navigation system based on T-map is applied, allowing for optimal route guidance reflecting real-time traffic and map information, and when subscribing to the MINI Connected package, useful third-party apps such as YouTube, Melon, and Spotify are supported, enabling enjoyment of video and music without a separate smartphone connection. Moreover, smartphone-controlled air console games can also be enjoyed within the vehicle.
The new MINI Cooper C 5-door is equipped with a MINI TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine that produces a maximum output of 163 horsepower and a maximum torque of 25.5 kg·m, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds. It also features a front single-joint spring strut and a rear multi-link suspension, allowing drivers to vividly experience the go-kart driving sensation unique to MINI.
Additionally, it comes equipped with advanced driver assistance features that support a safe driving experience. The driving assistant includes front and rear collision warnings, lane departure warnings, and exit danger notifications, and features a parking assist that performs parking automatically and a reverse assist that helps steer up to 50m while reversing along the path taken.
The domestic sales price of the new MINI Cooper C 5-door is 38.2 million won for the Essential trim and 43.1 million won for the Classic trim (including VAT).
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