Mini enthusiasts, rejoice! Mini India is now accepting reservations for the highly anticipated 2024 Mini Cooper S, set to make its grand debut in the upcoming weeks. Securing your spot for this latest model is as easy as visiting Mini’s official website and making a reservation payment of Rs 1 lakh.
Exterior and Interior Design:
Retaining its iconic Mini charm, the new Cooper S boasts a subtly angular design that adds a touch of modernity to its classic silhouette. While the renowned round headlights remain, they now showcase a fresh LED pattern, complemented by a sleeker front grille. Additionally, the hatch sports new diamond-cut alloy wheels and tail lamps adorned with arrow-head LED elements, tied together by a stylish black trim featuring the vehicle’s name.
Inside the cabin, the Cooper S stays true to its signature style while embracing modern advancements. A larger, 9.45-inch round touchscreen entertainment system takes center stage, accompanied by a contemporary steering wheel adorned with the new Mini emblem. The traditional instrument cluster has been replaced with a sleek dashboard, and the gear selector now resides beneath the screen alongside other essential controls, including the handbrake button, turn-key starter, driving mode selection, and audio-control dial.
Powertrains and Price:
Under the hood, the new Mini Cooper S packs the same 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine as its predecessor, but with a boost in performance. Now delivering 204hp and 300 Nm of torqueโ26hp and 20Nm moreโthe Cooper S promises exhilarating drives. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a standard 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, propelling the Cooper S from 0โ100kph in a swift 6.6 seconds. OH! Don’t forgot to read the full news MINI Unveils John Cooper Works Countryman.
While the current Cooper S carries a price tag of Rs 42.70 lakh (ex-showroom), the new model is expected to come with a slightly higher price. Initially, Mini will introduce the hatch with a petrol engine, with the next-generation all-electric Cooper EV slated for release later this year.