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Mini is giving up the manual gearbox

British car manufacturer Mini has announced that it will no longer sell cars with a manual gearbox. Obviously, the company is sticking to its plan to switch to all-electric cars.

In an interview with Top Gear, the head of the British brand Stefanie Wurst said that in the future Mini will focus even more on electric models, including the motorsport division. As for the thermal engines, Mini did not reveal more information, but it is possible that it will only be offered as a hybrid.

The John Cooper Works 1TO6 Special Edition will be the last Mini with a six-speed manual gearbox. This car, which offers the feeling of driving a go-kart, is based on the old generation Cooper and was produced in only 999 examples.

A few days ago, Mini presented new generations of fully electric Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric. Mini Countryman is powered by a single electric motor with 201 hp (148 kW) and is equipped with a 64.7 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and has a range of 462 km. For those who want more power, the Countryman SE ALL4 is powered by two electric motors with a power of 309 hp (227 kW), which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Petrol engines with 168, 215 and 296 hp are also available as an option.

Mini Cooper Electric comes in two versions, E and SE. The Cooper Electric E is powered by a single electric motor with 181 hp (133 kW) and is equipped with a 40.7 kWh battery. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.3 seconds and has a range of 306 kilometers. The Cooper Electric SE is powered by a single electric motor with 215 hp (158 kW) and is equipped with a 54.2 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds and has a range of 403 kilometers.

Source: Mini, Top Gear

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Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric

The British car manufacturer Mini has decided to name all its smallest hatchbacks under the name “Cooper” regardless of their powertrain. One of them is the new Mini Cooper Electric, which will succeed the outgoing Mini Electric, and the Mini Countryman.

Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric

The distinctive headlights are still present located on the sides of the octagonal grille, while the Union Flag lights have been removed from the rear. The sports package brings a slightly different design of the front and rear bumpers, but there is no more chrome, plastic around the wheel arches, short suspension and old door handles.

Inside, the cabin is adorned with a big OLED touch screen, located in the central part of the dashboard, with an original design. Other options are available such as Timeless, Core, Green, Go-Kart, Personal, Vibrant and Balance. A head-up display is also available as an option. It is equipped with advanced technology such as AR navigation and a new voice assistant. There is also a slightly smaller space for luggage (200 liters) compared to the Mini Electric (211 liters).

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mini Cooper Electric comes with two options, E and SE. The Cooper Electric E is powered by a single electric motor with 181 hp (133 kW) and is equipped with a 40.7 kWh battery. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.3 seconds and has a range of 306 kilometers. The Cooper Electric SE is powered by a single electric motor with 215 hp (158 kW) and is equipped with a 54.2 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds and has a range of 403 kilometers.

The Mini Countryman is powered by a single electric motor with 201 hp (148 kW) and is equipped with a 64.7 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and has a range of 462 km. For those who want more power, the Countryman SE ALL4 is powered by two electric motors with a power of 309 hp (227 kW), which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Petrol engines with 168, 215 and 296 hp are also available as an option.

Source: Mini

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Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric
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The future of electric vehicle production

As a long-time leader in electric vehicles, BMW intends to expand its fleet of EVs with four new models in the coming years. At BMW, they emphasized their full commitment to the production of EV.

“We are fully committed to electric cars wherever the use of battery-electric drive trains makes sense, and it is possible because the conditions are right. By 2023 we will offer our customers at least one BEV option in nearly all our vehicle segments and over the next 10 years we aim to release a total of about 10 million fully electric vehicles onto the market, ”said BMW CEO Oliver Zipse.

The first vehicles to be unveiled are the X1 and Series 7, coming in 2022. So far, there is not enough information about the specifications for these models, only it is known where they will be produced (Regensburg and Dingolfing, Germany).

The Electric Series 5 and Mini Countryman are coming in 2023. The Series 5 will be produced in Dingolfing, while the plant in Leipzig is in charge of the Mini Countryman.

By the end of 2025, BMW hopes that EV will account for 25 percent of total sales. Therefore, for 2025, BMW has prepared a Neue Klasse platform that will be used only for EV, although the platform also supports other powertrains.

Source: Auto News