Fourth-Generation Mini Cooper Revealed – Many Exciting Design Details & Features

Imagine the charm of the 1959 classic Mini, now blended with modern vigour and style. Mini has unveiled the fourth-generation Cooper petrol 3-door hatchback, marking it as the ultimate combustion-engined version of this iconic car.

Since BMW rejuvenated the brand in 2000, the Mini has been a cornerstone of its lineup. The latest iteration not only pays homage to its roots but also introduces a lineup that includes a 3-door, 5-door, a soft-top convertible, and the high-performance John Cooper Works variant.

The new Mini Cooper petrol hatchback may mirror the exterior of its electric sibling, the Mini Cooper EV, yet it rides on a distinct platform and diverges entirely in mechanical terms. Unlike the EV, which is built on a specialized platform, the petrol variant is an extensively refined version of the previous model.

The fourth-gen Cooper boasts the same turbo-petrol engines as its predecessor but with enhanced power. The base model, Cooper C, sees its 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine amped up by 20hp to 156hp, shaving 0.4 seconds off its 0-100km/h sprint to clock it at 7.7 seconds.