For those wanting to mix the new Mini Cooper’s looks with wind-in-your-hair thrills, a newUnlike today’s Mini hatchback, the new Mini Cooper will be available with petrol and electric power from the outset – and that means today’s standaloneWhile technical details have yet to be confirmed, it’s expected that the entry-level electric Mini Cooper – badged Mini Cooper E – will be capable of at least matching the current Mini Electric’s performance.
There’s no word yet on charging times, but the current Mini Electric can achieve a 10-80% top-up in around half an hour using a 50kW charging point. Petrol-engined versions of the new Mini Cooper will be built in the UK, with electric versions imported from China.The interior of the new Mini Cooper is the only part of the car to have been officially revealed so far, and it takes clear inspiration from the Mini Strip concept from 2021, with a focus on minimalism and sustainability.
Interestingly, there's no second screen designed to put the most important information in front of the driver – instead, some information such as your speed can be seen at the top of the rounded infotainment screen, while most will be projected into your line of sight via a large head-up display, which can be seen just behind the steering wheel.