MINI Cooper
The name Mini has even become a vocabulary in people's lives, becoming synonymous with miniature and pocket-sized. The Chinese transliteration "mini" is used on many products, such as mini skirts, mini speakers, etc., but many people don't know that "mini" comes from the name of a car. This is also the only car name in the world that is used as a noun in life.
Mini once belonged to Rover Motor Company. In 2000, Rover's management rights of Mini will be handed over to BMW Motor Company. After adjustments, Mini currently retains only 1.3-liter and Cooper models, and is equipped with a driver's negative airbag device. In its 40-year career, it has produced more than 5.4 million vehicles, setting the UK's best single-brand car sales record.
The old MINI was born in the United Kingdom and represents the mark of social and historical changes in the 1960s. It is exquisite, full of fun, and inspires vitality and freedom. It is one of the symbols of the United Kingdom in the 1960s. In 1994, the German BMW Group It was taken over from its original manufacturer, Rover, and concentrated on the improvement of mini cars. The birth of the new MINI represents high technology content, high-level production technology, outstanding product features, and a strong brand image. Although there will be three versions of the new generation MINI, the engine specifications are all the same, which is a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder. With the entry of MINI COOPER into the Chinese market, we have the opportunity to experience this classic car with a legendary history of 40 years and a high reputation in the world's automotive industry.
MINI Cooper - Appearance
In terms of appearance, Tuori has vividly used the appearance of the MINI version, selected high-quality imported kits, applied exquisite modification technology, and paid attention to details. Great attention is paid to all joints and adjustments, and the workmanship is excellent, striving for perfection. The superb construction technology is not inferior to HAMANN.
For the walking setting, we used rim products from OZ. OZ is the supplier of F1 rims. Naturally, the quality does not need to be mentioned, but generally speaking, forged rim products are Due to the production process, the styles and patterns are not as diverse and eye-catching as cast products. They are suitable for car owners who pursue connotation and have the ultimate pursuit of performance and quality.
MINI Cooper's styling design is simple and powerful, with classic colors and fashion sense all over her body. The large and round headlights confirm the pure pedigree and style of her MINI family. All MINI Cooper cars are two-door cars. The maximum angle of the door opening can reach 80 degrees, making it easy to enter and exit the door and the rear seat. The short and compact body, flat roof, and weird-shaped taillights make it look very streamlined and smart. The front bonnet, made from a single sheet metal and extending all the way to the wheel arches, is a masterpiece of design and engineering. The headlights and engine hood adopt an integrated design, which is not only eye-catching and unique, but also shows the highly precise production and assembly process. The MINI waistline on the side slowly rises back, showing a powerful side profile and clearly indicating the performance orientation of the car. The inclination angles of the front and rear windshields are designed to be very small, and the side window glass has almost no curvature. The sunroof is so large that it almost covers the entire roof. The door adopts a frameless design. In order to protect the glass and reduce the discomfort of passengers' ears when closing the door, The side window glass will automatically lower a little when the door is opened, and will automatically rise again after the door is closed. The ancient-looking chrome door handle will make people feel a bit nostalgic the moment they hold it. It is precisely because of this that it is loved by more and more people.
MINI Cooper - Interior
Compared with the old model, the interior design of the new MINI Cooper is more bold and exaggerated, and has obvious "family characteristics". The design of the air-conditioning control keys on the center console can be seen at a glance as the MINI trademark with wings. It is more concise than the design of the old model, and the control keys are no longer cumbersome.
The three-color instrument panel has a stronger sense of hierarchy, the steering wheel is more beautiful in style, the size is slightly smaller and fuller, and the legroom in the front row has been increased.
The size of the speedometer of the new model has been increased, and the integrated audio control function makes people feel that it is a bit exaggerated. It is also one of the biggest highlights of the interior design. It may also be the largest among mass-produced cars. Speedometer! The door interiors have also been redesigned, but still retain the style of the old model. The new MINI uses a toggle switch in the roof lining for the first time, and the push-button engine start is also a feature not found in older models.
Sitting in the driver's seat, a striking white round dial is very eye-catching. It is located in the center of the instrument panel and can electronically display information such as vehicle speed, fuel level, coolant and other functional status. This layout has been a typical MINI feature since 1968. Under this concept, MINI Cooper's control knobs and comfort function knobs are surrounded by a comfortable orange light. The various functions and displays in the car are displayed with a comfortable orange light. There are 6 small strip switches under the console. Inherited from the original MINI, these switches are spring-loaded buttons that automatically spring back to their original state after use.
The body size of the MINI Cooper has changed slightly compared to the old model. In order to meet the requirements of the upcoming pedestrian protection regulations, the front end of the new MINI is slightly extended forward, making it 6.6 inches longer than the old model. cm, the wheelbase has not changed. The new MINI Cooper is equipped with an improved 1.6L engine, which adopts BMW engine Valvetronic electronic valve control technology. The maximum power is increased by 3KW and the torque is increased by 10nm compared with the old model. The acceleration time of 0-100km/h remains unchanged, but the assembled The transmission is a 6-speed manual/automatic integrated transmission, while the old model is a CVT continuously variable transmission, which makes the top speed of the new and old models slightly different.
MINI Cooper - Power
Mini Cooper is equipped with a CVT gearbox. While its structure meets Mini's comfort requirements, it is also destined to not be able to withstand greater horsepower. Moreover, the Mini's torque is not obvious below 3,000 rpm, which has become a constraint for modification. However, with Tuori's fine tuning, the situation has been significantly improved. After the turbine is added, the power of the vehicle is relatively balanced, which satisfies the requirements. car owner’s needs.
The test drive this time is an automated manual transmission. If you want convenient and smooth driving, you can choose automatic transmission. If you want MINI to be more sporty, you can use the six-speed semi-automatic function. Its 1.6-liter displacement engine can output a maximum power of 85 kilowatts/115 horsepower. It can accelerate the car from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 10 seconds, and to 160 kilometers per hour in more than 20 seconds, with a top speed of more than 200 kilometers per hour. During the test on the straight-line acceleration track, the manual first gear easily dragged the car to 70 kilometers per hour. It felt that the peak torque had already arrived at 3000 rpm. When it was reduced to third gear for overtaking and merging, the power was abundant, just like driving off the road. The wild horse is running wildly, which is not easy for a small car with a displacement of 1.6 liters.
Compared with the old model, the new MINI Cooper has added many configurations, and hill assist and reversing radar provide convenience for ladies. The popular push-button engine start is also present in new models. It is worth mentioning that the waterfall lights in the roof lining, door pockets and armrest recesses can range from warm orange to extremely sporty. The infinite adjustment between blues creates a unique atmosphere, which has become one of the biggest highlights of the new MINI Cooper's interior.
MINI Cooper - Control
The BMW slogan that many people are familiar with is "Driving Fun". This describes a unique characteristic of all BMW cars. MINI Cooper has "fun" as its core idea, from its exterior design to vehicle performance and down to the design orientation of every technical detail.
Although MINI Cooper is a car in the BMW lineup, its power, smooth and easy operation, accuracy and sensitivity, and dynamic stability are still outstanding. The new MINI has the handling characteristics of the previous generation MINI, which is similar to that of a small racing car, and it is more balanced and comfortable to drive. When going around the pile at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour, the four wheels gripped the ground tightly and the tires made a squeaking sound, but the car body just did not slide sideways. Holding the steering wheel, the tracking feeling of the tires is excellent, which makes the driver confident. He does not regard it as a small car with a 1.6-displacement displacement. The MINI Cooper's front suspension adopts a single-pin sliding column swing arm structure, and the rear suspension adopts a multi-link design. The equal-length front drive shaft ensures balanced front-wheel drive and steering response during cornering, acceleration and braking. Equipped with optional all-weather anti-skid stability control system + tracking device (ASC + T) and dynamic stability control system (DSC) and other advanced technologies, MINI is more easily associated with a small family car with racing performance. ?
Drivers have enough confidence. In addition, the hard-tuned sports car-like suspension system controls the roll very well. Coupled with the agile body, it is easier to control the car when going around piles. The vehicle speed can be maintained without tire squeaking. Keep it at around 60km/h. MINI Cooper uses electro-hydraulic directly controlled power steering, which is smooth at high speeds, light at low speeds, and easy to control. However, it feels that the road feel is not clear enough when going around piles, and the control of the wheels is not direct enough.
For the venue test, we chose the F3 track, and the performance of the MINI Cooper on the track was also remarkable. Although the F3 track is not long, it has many curves and can test the performance of the car in all aspects. After the start, there is a straight road of about 300m. Although the MINI Cooper cannot bring a strong and exciting push-back feeling, it can easily increase the speed to more than 100km/h, and then cut and exit corners in one go, followed by another. It is a "turnaround corner". You step on the brake, slow down to enter the corner, and speed up when exiting the corner. Next is a continuous "S" turn, then a straight section of acceleration, and the last curve reaches the end. Overall, MINI Cooper's performance on curves is quite stable and excellent. In comparison, straight acceleration and speed out of corners are slightly inferior. In fact, we can't be too "imposing" on a 1.6L engine.
High standards of safety
Whether it is active safety or passive safety, MINI Cooper has undoubtedly set a new paradigm. MINI Cooper is equipped with innovative Runflat zero-pressure continuation tires, which can drive 150km cautiously at a speed of less than 80km/h when the tire is deflated. Therefore, there is no need to prepare a spare tire or tire sealant on the car. Instead, the car is equipped with a more advanced tire pressure warning device to remind the driver to pay attention to whether the tire pressure is abnormal. Taking BMW as the benchmark for body design, MINI Cooper's body rigidity and torsion resistance have reached the highest level in the world. In addition, 8 airbags and protective devices in the doors can effectively reduce the damage to passengers caused by impact. In addition, the optional new-generation head airbag (AHPS2-Advanced Head Protection System) can also greatly improve safety. It can effectively protect the safety of the driver and passengers when the car body suffers a side impact. Four-wheel disc brakes, combined with the ABS EBD system, can always brake accurately and smartly even in poor driving conditions. The DSC Dynamic Stability Control System (optional) can restore the stability of the vehicle as quickly as possible when the braking system cannot brake smoothly, for example, if it detects a tendency of the vehicle to slip, keeping the vehicle body stable and safe.
The interior styling is exaggerated, but it is comfortable and practical
Sitting in the MINI Cooper, you immediately feel surrounded by a metallic round instrument panel and control keys.
Located behind the steering wheel is a round tachometer with a metallic silver casing, white dial, letters and orange hands. It is very clear and the dial can be adjusted according to the position of the steering wheel. Above the center console are three dials, one large and two small, arranged symmetrically. The large dial in the middle is the speedometer, and its style echoes the tachometer. Other control keys, such as the door opener and gear lever bezel, are almost all made of metal circles, creating a space that seems to be built with circles. The shape of the door interior panels is very unusual, but it is very comfortable and practical to use.
The original design intention of the MINI Cooper is to be a small economical car that can accommodate four passengers. The actual interior layout is also two rows of seats, but sitting two adults in the back is a bit cramped, mainly because Legroom is tight. Nonetheless, this car's long wheelbase of 2467mm is worthy of praise. The color matching of the leather seats has a sporty style, but the comfort is very good. The leather-wrapped steering wheel feels great and is equipped with function buttons that can directly operate the cruise control system and audio functions. The cruise control system is controlled by buttons on the front of the steering wheel, while the audio functions are operated by buttons on the back of the steering wheel.
The electronic constant temperature air conditioning system is equipped with an air microfilter, which can automatically adjust the air volume and distribution according to the temperature outside the car, the intensity of sunlight, and the temperature measured inside the car to reach the preset temperature. The control panel has an LCD display function, and the system is equipped with an activated carbon air microfilter to effectively filter out dust, pollen and other pollution sources from outside the car. MINI Cooper @2019