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Mini John Cooper Works teases its EV hot hatch

Mini John Cooper Works has officially announced an all-electric high-performance Mini from the brand is on its way. The revelation was accompanied by a series of official teaser photos of the Mini JCW Electric prototype. While still dressed in camouflage, we can see it’s a cross between the conventionally powered …

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First-ever MINI Electric Hatch charges in with First Edition

MINI has announced local pricing and arrival schedule for its highly-anticipated first-ever all-electric MINI hatchback. Priced at $59,900 drive away, a limited number of launch special “First Edition” variants will arrive in Australian dealerships from August 2020. The MINI Electric Hatch is based on the striking design of the three-door …

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225kW MINI John Cooper Works Clubman leads updated JCW line-up

The fastest ever production MINI will hit Australian shores this year with introduction of the new high performance MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Clubman.    Extensive changes to the John Cooper Works four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine help it produce a potent 225kW – an significant increase of 55kW over …

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MINI goes full electric with Cooper SE

Urban mobility with purely electric drive can now also be experienced in a MINI with the new Cooper SE. As the first solely electrically powered model of the British brand, the Cooper SE features a 135 kW/270Nm electric motor driving the front wheels. An innovative driving dynamics system with wheel …

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Mini Countryman Plug-In Hybrid joins local range from $57,200

Mini Australia has announced the Australian arrival of its first electrified vehicle to hit our shores – the Countryman Plug-In Hybrid.  Officially dubbed the Countryman SE All4, pricing starts from $57,200, placing it right near the top of the Countryman range with only the performance-focused John Cooper Works variant sat …

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2019 Mini range sees AEB made standard

Mini Australia has announced that AEB will be made standard across its range, with all 3 Door Hatch, 5 Door Hatch, and Convertible models now receiving the previously-optional Driver Assistance Package as standard.  The package, which also includes high-beam assist and speed sign recognition in addition to the previously mentioned …

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Updated MINI 3 door, 5 door and Convertible price and specification

MINI Australia has announced pricing and specification details for updated MINI 3 door, 5 door and Convertible ranges. Featuring a higher level of standard equipment, a unique lighting signature and a swathe of new colour and trim options, the updated MINI range also majors on connectivity – thanks to the …

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MINI Cooper S Clubman Masterpiece Edition unveiled

MINI has revealed pricing and specification details for the Cooper S Clubman Masterpiece Edition, a special edition model limited to only 30 units in Australia. Priced from $55,210 plus on-road costs, the Clubman Masterpiece Edition features unique touches to the 5-door wagon including exclusive paint work, new rolling stock and …

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2018 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman Review

The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is the biggest, heaviest, priciest and most potent MINI money can buy today. It’s quite literally the opposite of mini. But there’s a reason for its existence. After capturing the boom of the SUV market with the Countryman, JCW, MINI’s performance division, is now …

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2017 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is the most powerful ever

MINI has unveiled its largest and most powerful model in the range – the 2017 John Cooper Works Countryman. Scheduled to arrive Down Under in the second quarter to 2017, the JCW Countryman packs a BMW-sourced four-cylinder turbo 2.0-litre engine producing 170kW and 350Nm. Its first public outing will be at …

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All-New 2017 MINI Countryman unveiled – gets Hybrid variant

MINI has unveiled the second generation Countryman compact crossover ahead of its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The MINI Cooper Countryman is the brand’s biggest model and the second iteration has further grown by 200mm in length and 30mm in width. Its wheelbase has also …

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