MINI 5 Door adds practicality to line-up

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MINI has today unveiled a new model to join its line-up, the MINI 5 door. The brand’s first ever five door hatchback is expected to go on sale in Australia by February 2015.

Simply called 5 Door, the second body variant of the new third generation MINI is part of the British brand’s new initiative to expand its line up in the small car segment. The 5 Door gets an additional 72 mm in wheelbase compared to the regular MINI, creating space for three seats in the rear, with 72 mm more foot space and legroom. There is also an increase of 15 mm in headroom and 67 litres more luggage space, bringing total volume to 278 litres.

At 3,982 mm, overall length of the 5 Door has extended 161 mm compared to the three door, with height increased by 11 mm to 1,425 mm.

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At launch, the MINI 5 Door will have the same engine line-up as the three door MINI. Both petrol and diesel engines will be offered. The petrol range starts with a 3-cylinder 1.5-litre turbo petrol delivering 100 kW and 220 Nm. Topping the range is a 4-cylinder 2.0-litre turbo petrol producing 141 kW and 280 Nm.

The diesel offerings consist of a 3-cylinder 1.5-litre turbo diesel with 85 kW and 270 Nm, and a 4-cylinder 2.0-litre turbo diesel rated at 125 kW and 360 Nm.

All models are offered with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, while a 6-speed Steptronic transmission is an optional extra.

The 5 Door continues the brand’s trademark styling with design features such as hexagonal radiator grille, headlamps and rear lights with wide chrome surround, side turn indicator element and black body bordering from the new MINI.

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Inside, there is the central instrument with new display elements and coloured lighting configuration including LED ring for visual feedback in response to numerous functions. An 8.8-inch LCD allows the operation of navigation, entertainment, telephone and vehicle functions using the MINI Controller in centre console.

Taking care of safety includes reversing camera, parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, collision and pedestrian warnings with braking function, head-up display, high-beam assist and road sign detection.

MINI has yet to announce pricing information but expect a slight premium for the 5 Door over its three-door cousin which starts at $26,650 plus on-road costs.

 

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