It’s video Friday and what better way to celebrate than with a closer look at the new MINI Cooper D in motion courtesy of MINI Press:
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It’s video Friday and what better way to celebrate than with a closer look at the new MINI Cooper D in motion courtesy of MINI Press:
I really like it. It would be nice if MINI would bring these to the USA.
anfd the rabbit will be diesel here in another year…
As a long time owner of a Golf TDi, all I can say is ‘high time’!!
For both the GTI and the MINI.
Oh – and a MINI MCSc, of course! 😉
This spends too much time on the interior.
Is it me, or does that lower grille opening look really big?
I like the lower grill. Seems like the cooper is compensating its lack of hood scoop in that way (visual effect not performative). It gives the car a more agressive stance don’t you think>?
Wish they would have shown more of the NAV system…oh and the car sure is QUIET on the inside when it is started in vid #2 @ 1:21
This is the second or third video on this site I’ve seen that makes the car look sloooowwww.
The videos themselves are dull and uninspiringly shot.
Are these made by the same individual(s)?
The back end looks kind of funny. But I love the idea of a diesel here. I’m certainly not a speed demon so I don’t care how fast it goes…or doesn’t go.
In the previous article a predominant “bulge in the hood” is mentioned. I don’t see it?
Overall I would love to see the diesel become available to US MINI enthusiasts like myself. I am truly fascinated by diesel technology and the ostensibly paradoxical capability of diesels to provide exceptional performance, durability, and of course, great fuel econony. Audi, VW, and Bentley have made it clear that diesels can perform very well on the race track. In the case of the Cooper D, its low end torque would combine beautifully with the exeptional handling that MINIs are famous for. This is a combination that we should all be excited about and seek to manifest our adamant collective desire so that it is hopefully recognized by the BMWNA decision-makers. In my opinion, the Cooper D represents a seminal seed that would grow into a very profitable “vehicle” and create another trove for MINI to mine. Let our united mantra be heard my fellow MINI-ITES. Meditate, chant, visualize, twist and shout — The MINI COOPER D is Coming To America!! Danke shoen alligators!
I really do think the front and rear treatments on the new Coopers are far more successful than the new S. Still bugged by the enlarged wheel arch trim though.
Actually found the “Zen” of the videos kinda nice – IF you’re in the mood. 😉
Addendum –
The low cetane fuel currently available in the US has provided a convenient rationale to discourage the importation of diesel automobiles. It is an undeniable fact that our refineries have the capability to produce the required fuel in a jiffy. Moreoevr, there is no need to incorporate M-B “Blutech” type urea injection to comply with the bureaucratic convoluted mandates of CARB. How do you mfgs. like Cummins, IH, CAT, and Renault-owned Mack are able to comply? They do not use urea injection, only EGR. This is all a biomassive political smoke screen designed to subvert common sense and to keep diesel fuel “for commercial fleet use” at a beyond premium (exploitative) price point. Hear Ye! Hear Ye my fellow countrymen! While fiction may be entertaining, facts are always sobering.
Just in case “someone” is paying attention:
+1 on all votes for diesel MINIs in the US!
…that’t not just on principle alone; I’d put my money where my mouth is.
Oh yea. I’d drive this car! Even like how it sounds.
Bud, different standards for different classes of vehicles. Besides, not to beat a dead horse, but low “sulfur” diesel is now spreading across the USA allowing foreign automakers to finally bring diesels over as 2008 models begining this fall. I’d almost hold my R56 order to get one of these beauties!
Agreed Shamus. Nonetheless the importation journey has been made an arduous one at best by CARB regulations. If, in fact, as you state (and I hope you are right)”low sulphur” /high cetane fuel is currently available then it looks like blue skies and MINI Ds are on the horizon! I, like you, would love to get my hands on one of these torquemeister beauties! Inevitably time will tell, hopefully sooner than later.
Bring it on MINI! The USA needs it.
MINI needs a performance turbo diesel too.
+1 for buying a Mini D, Just put 2 exhaust tips on the back.
But instead of in the middle like the MCS, put one on each side.
You’d have 1 exhaust tip on the Cooper, 2 outer tips for the Cooper D and 2 in the middle for the MCS.
I, too, would buy one of these in a heartbeat!
I would love for the full product line to be available here. The Cooper D is a great alternative for the hybrid cars we have here today. Although they may not be as environmentally sound because of emissions, they are making great strides in this area. The idea of having a car as fun to drive as my MINI, yet getting around 600 miles out of a tank of fuel… oh boy, where do I sign up?!
Drew