The New MINI One D Debuts

Chris Danusiar Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

Great news!

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viley Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

Yet one more model I dream about we wil never see here in the U.S. =(

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gokartride Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

New arrival?? It’s hard to get all awestruck about a MINI One D when there used to be a MINI One D just a few years back. It’s a good thing…just seems a bit like deja vu.

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JonPD Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

Would love to see the Mini One and Mini One D both in the states. Right now a lot of prospective buyers not looking at the brand as its expensive and think these cars could do a great job bringing new buyers to Mini. Oh wait, that’s right they are building a less efficient car for the US in mind, a R60. At times Mini and MiniUSA just baffles me, how can so many good and smart people make such horrid choices. Oh well, nice to see at least Europe gets fuel efficient cars.

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Dr Obnxs Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

So, how is this different than the Cooper D? Is it just the accent stuff or is the engine programming for lower power? Some more “compare and contrast” between the Cooper D and the One D would be nice, as well as a mention of the price delta.

Matt

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James Irmiger Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

Come on MINI … pull the trigger already! In last month alone, 81 percent of VW Jetta Wagons sold in the good ‘ol USA were Diesels (plus 40 percent of the sedans). It’s time to start leading the marketplace, not following.

If it helps, I’ll put a deposit down on a Connaught Green Cooper D right now!

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Jared Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

It appears that the One D engine is detuned a bit compared to the Cooper D. 215 Nm of torque vs 240 Nm with 260 on overboost, respectively.

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Glenn Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

“Oh well, nice to see at least Europe gets fuel efficient cars.”

erm….it’s a European car

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rustysteel Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

Could you just send it to Canada already!?

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Axel Hernandez Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

Here we go again!!! Same shit Different smell!!!

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viley Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

Affordable diesel MINI same shit? Tell me that when we get it in the U.S. I’ll take this particular “same shit” anyday.

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DUDE! Jul 3rd, 2009 Link

Happy 4th to you all.

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Axel Hernandez Jul 4th, 2009 Link

Viley what I am trying to suggest here is that WE hear the same “SHIT” from the diesel and we may never get it overhere, that is what I intended to say. If we do get it here in the next Millenia possibly then we can enjoy it, otherwise it’s the “Same Shit with a different smell”. Volkswagen with its Turbo Diesel are racking the DIESEL market in US of A, and may I say the so called “WORLD CAR” the new GOLF Diesel is coming in OCT 09 so MAYBE MINIUS of A might consider bringing the D, by the way I test drove the Jetta Wagen and to tell you the truth, IT ROCKS!!! I have an R53 with over 215BHP and it put it to shame, this is piceless!!!!

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Ron Jul 4th, 2009 Link

So what’s the MPG?

And MINI — come on, bring this to the states! The electric MINI will be great in a decade or so when it finally gets into mass production and becomes practical for most people. But in the mean time this car would be great.

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viley Jul 4th, 2009 Link

Sorry, I should’ve reworded. My hope is that we can get this stuff over here, for the U.S. this is all technology we’ve been missing on our MINIs and a trim level we need, aka the ONE. I think the stop engine tech and the other Euro only things would be an amazing addition

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4ner Jul 4th, 2009 Link

It’s certainly disappointing that as of right now, we are STILL waiting to here if and when BMW will introduce any of the more significant fuel saving technologies to the US market (start/stop, regenerative braking, diesel engines). Since the redesign was first introduced, we were told that in particular the start/stop and regen would eventually arrive stateside. Well…when is it coming? I’ve got 211,000 on my current vehicle (96 Jetta), and, though I’d prefer a MINI next, if BMW doesn’t make some kind of announcement in this area by the time the new Golf arrives, then it’s a TDI for me.

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Axel Hernandez Jul 5th, 2009 Link

4ner Im with you, but I have to wait till next summer till I can get ahold of either the TDi or the Mini D, cant make changes till then so I’ll waitMini US of A get your act together or else there will be alot of us jumping ship!!!!!

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miniaturefan Jul 5th, 2009 Link

This car was crated for rly big cities (capitals)! Where is parking – have big problem :))

e.g. Moscow.

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M_POWER Jul 5th, 2009 Link

OK, have to make a comment on this. I have to admit I am not a fan of the brand because of the fuel economy of its products, more because of its performance models. So I do not care too much about various D Minis, I’d rather see another GP type car than a diesel here in the US.

I urge those who are hyped about Mini Cooper D/ One D to check out Fifth Gear’s recent test of R56 Cooper vs Cooper D. Basically, both cars handle similarly, D is a bit slower, but if you drive the Cooper like it’s supposed to be driven, the fuel economy is surprisingly similar between two cars. Then you take into account that D is more expensive, and Mini Cooper (gas version) clearly emerges as a better car. Then you factor in the fact that here in the US diesel is bloody expensive, and conclude that it would not be a very wise move for Mini to bring D models here.

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Ian F Jul 6th, 2009 Link

Actually, diesel is cheaper than gasoline right now.. at least in the NJ/PA area. As a TDI and Cummins owner, I pay attention to this. It does become more expensive than gas during the Winter months when demand for heating oil increases and demand for gas drops.

Personally, I watch the MINI D version with amusement… but with little desire to buy one.

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szymon Jul 25th, 2009 Link

I dream of Cooper DS with 160-170 hp and peak torque of 340-360 Nm, I belive this would be a great machine. But the engine should be approx. 1.8 litre.

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