Mini cooper s hot chili 2009

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Go-kart handling, many car makers promise it but rarely do they deliver on that promise. When BMW bought the Mini brand, car enthusiasts were sceptical but had high hopes that the purveyors of the Ultimate Driving Machine would bless the rebirth of the iconic hatch with similar traits. And boy, did they deliver. With the step up to turbo charging from the first gen's whining supercharger, the R56 is embodied with the go to match its looks and handling setup. The iconic design, with its happy 'face' and wheel in each corner stance not only bless the hot hatch with great looks but also contribute to its, yes, go kart like handling.

Mini cooper s hot chili 2009

You only have to look at the hatchback to understand its appeal: it could easily be the car the original Mini would have become had development not been frozen in the Seventies. The centrally mounted speedo is a rip-off of the original, while the bank of toggle switches beneath harks back to a bygone era. Standard equipment is poor compared to the Alfa. However, the optional Chili pack fitted to our test model provides air-con, front foglamps, sports seats and a leather steering wheel. Legroom in the back is limited and both passengers the MINI is a four-seater have to squeeze their feet uncomfortably underneath the seat in front. At only litres, boot space is also restricted, although the split folding rear bench does provide a welcome degree of flexibility. Thanks to its turbo, the smaller Alfa engine enjoys a 35bhp advantage, with predictable results against the clock. At the test track, the MINI sprinted from mph in 9. The MINI was also second best in our in-gear tests. It took 5.

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Mini cooper s hot chili 2009

Having invented the premium supermini segment in , MINI finally has some competition. With looks inspired by the Fifties original, the latest version is a modern classic. And while its unmistakable outline is a familiar sight, buyers are able to personalise their car thanks to a huge array of options. The classic references continue inside. For instance, the dash is dominated by the huge central speedo, while eyeball-style vents direct the flow of air around the cabin.

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Steering column Tilt and reach. What we love. View latest in Showroom. Dealer cars. Power windows Front only. Controls Multi-function control screen. At only litres, boot space is also restricted, although the split folding rear bench does provide a welcome degree of flexibility. So, yes, the 'new' mini is twice the size of the 'original' Mini but it lacks for nothing and has lost none of the traits that made the Monaco Rally winning gem such a favourite amongst enthusiast drivers. And boy, did they deliver. Neither carsales nor RedBook are liable for any loss or damages other than in respect of any liability which may not lawfully be excluded relating to your use of, or reliance on, this information. It trails the MiTo in a straight line, but as soon as you tackle a corner, the British car rewards the driver with tremendous grip and a responsive chassis. Industry Sales.

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Dealer Offers. Spare wheel Tyres - runflat. Showing 5 badges. New car showroom. About Drive. While the suspension can be on the firm side around town, it's a small price to pay for amazing turn in with the hefty steering wheel and the confidence inspiring handling that comes from the tank-like build quality and the wide stance of such a small package. Cooper Convertible 2 variants. Engine 4 Cyl, 1. Neither carsales nor RedBook guarantee or make any representations regarding the use of, or reliance on, the information shown. Seatbelts Pretensioners 1st row front Load limiters 1st row front. New MG2 will beat Volkswagen to the baby electric car market. Car of the year. Sports Cars. Driving Cruise control. Volkswagen Golf.