As promised, the petrol-powered models have been revealed. Here’s the 2024 Mini Cooper engine details and when they’re arriving in SA.
When the new-generation Mini Cooper range was revealed in Germany back in September 2023, the focus was on the electric derivatives. Understandable, as the brand has already said it would be ditching internal combustion power from 2030.
However, 2030 is still six years away and Mini will continue to use its petrol-powered engines and what you see here is the new 2024 Mini Cooper engine lineup. The headline act is the new Mini Cooper S which is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine which makes 150 kW and 300 Nm. This will be the quickest Mini offered (well, until the nutcase JCW model appears) and is claimed to hit 100 kph in just 6.6 seconds.
The second engine is a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor with 115 kW and 230 Nm. This will be badged as the Mini Cooper C and can dash to 100 kph in a claimed 7.7 seconds. It’ll be the least thirsty of the two, with a claimed consumption range of 6.5 – 5.9 L/100 km. The Cooper S economy figures sit at a claimed 6.7 – 6.1 L/100 km.
There’s no mention of the type of transmission which will be paired to the 2024 Mini Cooper engine, but given what we see here, we can only assume the manual transmission has been ditched completely in favour of an automatic gearbox.
Inside, the cabin has been given a minimalist design and there’s a focus on new materials. The central circular infotainment system features the new Mini Operating System 9 and we’ve already had a first taste from our Munich visit in September 2023. It’s sensational, both in terms of usability and visual appeal. You’ll also notice there’s no gear selector, instead you’ll select your gear via a neat and discrete drive selector integrated into the dashboard.
When will the 2024 Mini Cooper launch in South Africa?
The all-new Mini Cooper’s retail operations for South Africa will commence in April 2024. Pricing and specifications for our market will be released closer to the time.
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