Mini NZ reveals details of fifth-generation model
Since the launch of the modern Mini, over 4.4 million models have been produced in Britain. Photos: Mini
Mini New Zealand is set to introduce all-new petrol variants, the Mini Cooper C and S, along with two BEV variants, the Mini Cooper E and SE, in mid 2024.
Since the launch of the modern Mini launch in 2001, over 4.4 million models have been produced in Britain – including 150,000 Electric models, built between 2019 and 2023 at the Oxford, UK plant.
“The Mini Cooper boasts a remarkable pedigree and remains the core of our brand after more than six decades,” said Matt Schmidt, General Manager of Mini Australia and New Zealand.
The next-generation Mini has a a revolutionary circular OLED display.
“With its minimalistic yet sustainable design, enhanced digitalisation capability and signature Mini handling, the new Mini Cooper will continue to stand out from the crowd.
“Everyone who has encountered a Mini has a story to tell. And we have no doubt that the new Mini Cooper will bring more of those special moments for the next generation,” Schmidt added.
The Mini Cooper arrives in New Zealand in mid-2024, priced from $49,990.
The new Mini Cooper arrives as the third member of the new Mini family, joining the Mini Cooper Electric and the new Mini Countryman. Available in two model variants: the Mini Cooper C and the performance-enhanced Mini Cooper S, the latest three-door merges traditional brand values with innovative, future-orientated technology.
The model’s exterior silhouette features clear surfaces, short overhangs and a compact bonnet which combined with a contrasting long wheelbase, achieves the typical Mini proportions. Moving inside, the interior is minimalistic, with the entire cockpit focussed on just three elements: a revolutionary circular OLED display, the new Vescin steering wheel and the toggle bar.
Pricing starts from $49,990 for Mini Cooper C.