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A new MINI for under R200k? Introducing MINI One.

MINI is set to shake up the local premium hatch market again with the imminent (August 2011) release of the MINI One, priced at just R198 000. MINI One uses the same 1598ccm engine as found in the Cooper variant, albeit detuned to 72kW @ 6000 rpm and 153 Nm @ 3000 rpm (versus 90kW @ [...]

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MINI Coupé

The MINI Coupé – Full Gallery, Specs, Driving Video, Engine Variants, Dimensions

At a glance. MINI gives the small car segment another fascinating injection of variety with the presentation of the first two-seater in the brand’s current model range. The MINI Coupé represents the faithful transposition of the brand’s sporting DNA into a cutting-edge vehicle concept with a new interpretation of the super-compact sports car class; unrivalled [...]

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MINI WRC Team. 1st Rally Sardinia, 05 to 08 May. Saturday, 07 May, Kris Meeke in the MINI John Cooper Works WRC

The MINI John Cooper Works WRC to make British debut.

Dani Sordo will drive the MINI John Cooper Works WRC on its British debut this weekend at the Cornbury Park Rally Show, fresh from securing a superb sixth place finish at Rally Italy and where the MINI WRC Team made its first ever appearance. The MINI WRC Team driver will put the car through its [...]

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MINImilism according to MINI Connected

The MINI Connected App for iPhone includes a handy tutorial on MINImalism – getting the most out of the class-leading fuel economy of your MINI. Accelerate Accelerate gently to drive economically.

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