There are still some physical rocker switches for the gear selector, start/stop key and a volume control located below the display. That’s left more space on the centre console for a storage box, two cup-holders and a wireless charging pad. Meanwhile the fabric material on the dashboard and doors is made from recycled polyester.
Driving modes and performance
Drivers can choose from one of seven ‘MINI Experience Modes’, including Core, Green and Go-Kart – in place of the ordinary normal, Eco and Sport modes – plus more unique Personal, Vibrant, Timeless and Balance settings. Each has a different theme for the OLED display and changes the graphics projected onto the dashboard.
Two petrol engines are available, both paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission – there’s no manual gearbox option. The Cooper C uses a 1.5-litre three-cylinder with 154bhp and 230Nm of torque, good for 0-62mph in eight seconds. The Cooper S gets a 2.0-litre four-cylinder motor producing 201bhp and 300Nm; enough to fling the five-door supermini to 62mph in 6.8 seconds.
MINI Cooper 5-Door prices and specifications
Order books are now open, with prices starting from £24,050 for the five-door Cooper C and £28,450 for five-door Cooper S – around £900 more than the equivalent three-door.
Both versions are available in Classic, Exclusive and Sport trim. Standard kit on every model includes the circular OLED screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a heated steering wheel, a rear-view camera, sat-nav, cruise control and various other safety systems.
MINI Cooper S 5-Door models in the base specification get slightly more free kit, such as a head-up display, wireless charging pad, heated front seats, 17-inch rims and adaptable front and rear light signatures.
Exclusive trim enhances the interior with a choice of ‘Nightshade Blue’ or beige upholstery, light grey knit dashboard , a lidded storage box and a blue decorative dashboard strap, plus silver grille surround and exterior logos.
Sport trim gets a JCW-inspired look courtesy of new front and rear bumpers, a rear spoiler with airblades and sportier 18-inch wheels. On top of all that, it comes with upgraded sport brakes and sport transmission, plus shift paddles on the steering wheel.
High-end luxuries like a 360-degree parking camera, a panoramic two-part sunroof, a Harman Kardon sound system and an augmented-reality navigation system are available through three options packs, simply named level one, two and three.
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