MINI Celebrates 10 years of Diesel in the UK
In markets outside the USA, MINI diesel power plants have offered buyers additional options when it comes to saving fuel. From the frugal MINI Cooper D, to the more sporting MINI Cooper SD, the oil burning versions of the MINI have been objects of desire for many a state-side MINI fan. Personally, some of the most fun I've ever had in a MINI was motoring up the German Autobahn in a MINI Cooper SD Clubman. All that torquey grunt in such a light, small car made for a very fun package.

<p>The Mk1 Mini is definitely better looking. It looks less bulging and has a classic look.</p>
<p>Still want a Clubman SD.</p>
<p>You and me both.</p>
<p>You like tractor sound ?</p>
<p>That’s a great point, but not something I’ve overlooked. We’ve got a MINI and a VW TDI. The MINI sounds great, the TDI I have different expectations from. That said, a MINI diesel will have to sound better than a VW diesel, right? :-)</p>
<p>It’s not a great point because that’s not at all what either engine sounds like.</p>
<p>We’ll agree to disagree?</p>
<p>I think it’s a great point because I assumed Burns was simply suggesting that there’s a meaningful difference between the sound of a diesel engine that shouldn’t be overlooked. (I pretty much took it for granted that he didn’t mean the SD sounded exactly like a tractor.)</p>
<p>The MINI diesel sounds way better than our TDI, but the familiar diesel “sound signature” here is unmistakable. It’s not my preference between the two alternatives, but one I’d be happy to live with:</p>
<p>MINI SD
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0tW3pGxT5w&t=9m52s" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0tW3pGxT5w&t=9m52s</a></p>
<p>MINI JCW:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adXlgkpvCeU" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adXlgkpvCeU</a></p>
<p>I will have a diesel for my next car. If it’s a Mini great, if not VW here I come.</p>