• new petrol-powered Mini Cooper Reservations are open; rates will be released shortly.
• includes the recognizable Union Jack emblem on its LED taillights and a new octagonal front grille.
• The conventional instrument cluster has been replaced inside with a 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen.
• A 2-liter four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with 204 horsepower and 300 Nm powers the Mini Cooper S.

The fifth generation new petrol-powered Mini Cooper, which keeps its famous form but has been modified with new styling and an improved interior, is about to make a comeback to India. Although the costs have not yet been disclosed, reservations for this new model are now being accepted.

Outside

The 2024 Mini Cooper retains its traditional shape and has a sleeker style that makes it look familiar. It has new circular LED headlights with DRL-customizable light patterns on either side of an elaborately designed octagonal front grille.

It has new 17-inch alloy wheels on the side that can be upgraded to 18-inch wheels. Redesigned LED taillights with a stylish sequential indicator and the recognizable Union Jack pattern are featured on the back.

The next Cooper S will be available from Mini in five different color combinations: Ocean Wave Green, Sunny Side Yellow, British Racing Green, Chill Red II, and Blazing Blue.

Interiors

The centerpiece of the 2024 new petrol-powered Mini Cooper’s redesigned, minimalist interior is a 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen that keeps the car’s recognizable round concept. This central screen serves as the vehicle’s information display in place of the conventional instrument cluster.

On the center console below it, a toggle bar unit contains the parking brake, gear selector, start/stop key, experience mode toggle, and volume control neatly placed. There’s a wireless charging tray in the place of the gear lever. The back seats fold down in a 60:40 split to expand the trunk space from 210 to 725 liters, and a panoramic glass top lets in more natural light into the cabin.

The Mini Cooper S comes equipped with a heads-up display, electrically adjusting front seats, a driver’s seat massage function, ambient lighting, an electrochromic rearview mirror, auto air conditioning, and connected car technology.

Powertrain

The 2-liter, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine powering the 2024 Mini Cooper S produces 204 PS and 300 Nm, which is 26 PS and 20 Nm more than the present model. It also accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds less than the current model. The front wheels are driven by a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic gearbox).

Security

Six airbags, ABS with braking help, a level-1 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), traction control, dynamic stability control, and an electronic parking brake are among the safety features of the 2017 Mini Cooper S. A blind spot warning system is an optional feature, however, it also comes with a pedestrian warning system as standard.

Cost and Competitors

The 2024 Mini Cooper’s pricing has not yet been revealed. But with the extra technology and features, the existing Mini Cooper S three-door line starts at Rs 42.7 lakh (ex-showroom) and will fetch a significant premium. Although it doesn’t have any direct competitors, the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, and BMW X1 are some of its possible substitutes.