If you search a little, you can find rust on the body of the earliest Mini Coopers. Most often it appears on the welds and on the back door. In fairness, it should be said that when restyling the Mini Cooper, they coped with this problem. So the updated Mini looks better in terms of corrosion protection. However, more recent specimens have another problem - the chrome trim on their body is covered with unsightly black dots after a few years of operation. Quite often, Mini owners complain about jamming door locks. It does not hurt to check the operation of the windshield wipers before buying. Their hinges wear out too quickly.

There is a lot of hard plastic in the Mini's cabin, which begins to creak over time. But if it is easy enough to come to terms with this, then doing this with a “blinded” climate control display will no longer work. As well as with the failures of electric windows and sunroof. There are complaints from Mini owners about the backrest folding mechanism, which tends to jam at the most inopportune moment.

A 1.6-liter gasoline engine of the Pentagon series (on the Mini it wore the index W11B16C), which in the atmospheric version could develop 90 and 115 Horse power, turned out to be quite successful. With proper maintenance, it can withstand a mileage of 250-300 thousand kilometers without problems. This power unit deserves a small note, except for a certain tendency to consume oil. Mini owners who prefer an active driving style have to top up about one and a half liters of oil for 10 thousand kilometers. There are no special claims to the compressor versions of this engine. They are more powerful than atmospheric options (from 163 to 200 horsepower on the Cooper Works version), but they lose only a little in reliability.

But to the gasoline engine of the same volume of the Prince series (EP6), which began to be installed on the Mini after restyling, there are a lot of complaints. BMW developed this power unit together with the French from Peugeot and Citroen, but as a result, the fruit of joint efforts turned out to be frankly “raw”. Complaints rained down as soon as Mini owners with this power unit managed to drive the first 20-30 thousand kilometers. But if at first the new engine upset only the loss of traction, then after another 30 thousand kilometers, many owners had to deal with stretching the seemingly eternal chain in the gas distribution mechanism. This is due to a too weak tensioner and progressive shock loads. Most often, it didn’t come to breaking the chain, but so many Mini owners had to face the “leaving” of the gas distribution phases. For the most inattentive, it came to the meeting of valves with pistons and the subsequent overhaul of the engine. In a word, problem followed problem.

The scale of the disaster was so great that official dealers soon they stopped blaming low-quality fuel and improper operation of the car and began to change the chain, defective tensioner and damper, as well as the cylinder head as part of the warranty repair. In turn, BMW also held serious work over mistakes. Several dozen changes were made to the design of the ill-fated engine, which significantly increased its reliability.

Not all is well with Mini Cooper gearboxes. In the "mechanics", which was installed on the car until 2004, after 80-100 thousand kilometers, wear of synchronizers and gear shift forks was observed. After 2004, the Germans began to install a new Getrag manual gearbox on the car, which turned out to be much better than its predecessor in terms of reliability.

Installed on the Mini and CVT produced by the German company ZF. At quiet ride its resource is at least 200-220 thousand kilometers. But the problem is that rarely does anyone drive a Mini calmly. As a result, the resource of the variator may well be halved. And when buying a car, this should be taken into account, since the repair of the variator cannot be cheap by definition.

In 2005, for the Mini, they began to offer the usual automatic transmission. Its main problem is not enough efficient system cooling. For this reason, as a result of frequent overheating, the “machine” may suffer from oil starvation. In addition, I would like more reliability from the pressure regulator and solenoid valves in the valve body. The oil temperature sensor was also not very reliable.

The Mini Cooper's suspension is not only very stiff, but also very weak. Already after 15-20 thousand kilometers it will need to replace the bushings of the stabilizers, after another 30-40 thousand kilometers it will be the turn of the stabilizer struts. Not very reliable and ball joints. At best, they will withstand about 60 thousand kilometers. Approximately 70 thousand kilometers can be estimated resource steering rods and front shock absorbers Mini. The rear shock absorbers on a hatchback can even last a little more than 100 thousand kilometers, but along with them, most often you have to change the suspension arms that have almost exhausted their resource.

Too many problems with the Mini. A funny little car, although it will delight every day with its stylish appearance and excellent handling, but in return will require regular service calls. And its repair and maintenance cannot be called cheap. Doesn't scare? Then feel free to go in search of a suitable car.

The small Mini car was first created a very long time ago - about 50 years ago and was as simple as a door. But in 2001 German concern BMW, this car was re-released, but there were a lot of differences in it compared to the old car: the design became more complex, new technologies were introduced, general machine turned out to be quite serious in technical terms. Therefore, modern Mini is extremely difficult to repair.

BMW has been developing a new Mini Cooper for a very long time, 6-cylinder BMW engines did not fit under the hood, but a compact 4-cylinder was needed. So, I had to take the 1.6-liter Pentagon series engine, which was installed in some Chrysler cars.

This motor has an index W11B16C, it turned out quite reliable engine, there are options with a mechanical Roots compressor, which is on the Cooper S and Cooper Works, the power of these motors varies between 163 - 200 hp. from.; and an atmospheric version of the engine, which is installed on versions of the Mini One with a capacity of 90 hp. from. and Mini Cooper, whose power is 115 liters. from. The atmospheric version with the W10B16 index is considered more reliable, it will easily last at least 300 thousand km, if you make sure that the oil and coolant levels are normal. If you drive in active mode, then the oil consumption can be 1.5 liters per 10,000 km. run.

There are also diesel engine W17D14A, its volume is 1.4 liters, it is installed mainly on Mini One, it is also enough reliable motor, in early models it was taken from Toyota, which installed these engines on Yaris 1999-2005. In 2006, there was a Mini restyled, so the diesel engine also became more modern - from the joint concern Peugeot-Citroen. Only in 2009 did Mini begin to install diesel engines own production - N47 engines, the volume of which is 1.6 and 2.0 liters. These engines are also distinguished by their durability, unlike French engines, which are sensitive to fuel quality, and their control electronics are more complex.

But these are all trifles compared to the problems that were Prince gasoline engine (EP6), which began to be installed on the Mini after restyling in 2006 instead of the Pentagon series engine.

This engine was installed on Mini, Citroen and Peugeot, all owners of these cars had problems with the engine after 30,000 km. Traction began to disappear, and all due to the fact that the design of the cylinder head was unsuccessful. The channels of the block head were clogged with deposits. And after 60,000 km. started to stretch valve train chain due to a weak tensioner and increasing shock loads.

Then everything goes according to several scenarios: either the chain breaks, which immediately leads to overhaul engine, or the valve timing is gradually shifted. Since the drive sprocket crankshaft is not securely fixed, with just one bolt, without keys and splines, then the situation worsens even more - the motor loses power, pistons may burn out, and on turbocharged versions, boost may turn off at a certain rotation of the sprocket and traction will suddenly disappear.

In general, the outcome is also not happy - the pistons will meet the valves and then an expensive (about 6,000 euros) overhaul follows. Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, it is necessary immediately, at the first extraneous noise from under valve cover, or, when traction starts to disappear, immediately change the timing drive completely, it will cost 2000-3000 euros, which in the end is cheaper than doing a major overhaul.

This problem is common, and dealers have already stopped blaming low-quality fuel and careless operation and have begun to change cylinder heads, timing chains, dampers and tensioners under warranty. Only in 2010, BMW did a great job, during which bugs were fixed, the engine received a huge number of changes: a new cylinder head, new tensioner and oil pump, even new software for the engine management system and much more.

Transmission

Concerning gearboxes, then here the situation is different: Minis of the early years of production were equipped with rather short-lived mechanics for 5 steps (Midland), English-made, a new one costs 3500 euros, it was installed until 2004. After about 90000 synchronizers the end comes, also the shift forks also wear out a lot by this run, as a result, the gears are stuck in with difficulty and easily fly out. After 2004, the manufacturer began to install more reliable German-made Gertrag boxes in 5 and 6 steps in the Mini. A 5-speed is more reliable, and on a 6-speed after 140,000 km. synchronizers fail.

Regarding the 2-pedal Mini, but initially there were models with ZF variator, which serves for a long time, if you drive quietly - more than 200,000 km. But the variator does not like active driving, it starts to twitch and after 100,000 it fails. New box costs 5000 euros, and if you make repairs, then you need to prepare about 2000 euros.

After 2005 there was 6-speed automatic Aisin 6F21WA, which was installed on the Golf, Passat and Audi A3, such a box lasts longer than the variator. But it has a slightly weak cooling system, so this box can overheat in hot weather when driving through traffic jams. In general, in an unfortunate combination of circumstances, when overheating occurs in the box, oil starvation, scuffing on the bearing bushings of the pump and planetary gear set. In general, the repair can pull up to 2000 euros, the pressure regulator can also go out of standing, solenoid valves from the valve body and an oil temperature sensor. But in general, the box is reliable.

Overheating happens not only in the gearbox, even the first generation Mini suffers from overheating power steering pump when the auxiliary fan fails, after which the pump starts to make noise. Replacing the old pump with a new one will cost 900 euros, and a new additional fan costs 120 euros. By the way, this fan is not very well located - at the bottom engine compartment, so it quickly becomes clogged and ceases to function. On cars manufactured after 2006, they began to install electric power steering, but they have a risk that over time, play will appear in the rack and pinion mechanism. By the way, the new steering rack and pinion mechanism Mini costs 1400 euros. On cars manufactured in 2006 and 2007, the rails were often changed under warranty after 20,000 km.

Mini pendant

Mini is distinguished by the fact that it has a rigid and short-stroke suspension, it is not famous for its special reliability, you need to keep an eye on it. Already after 20,000 km. will have to change stabilizer bushings which cost 6 euros. After about 50,000 km. it is already necessary to change the stabilizer struts, which cost about 25 euros. Also, the front ball joints will need to be updated for this run, each costs 35 euros. Further, after the car leaves 80,000 km. it will be necessary to change the tie rod ends (about 60 euros) and the front shock absorbers (approximately 160 euros), the rear shock absorbers (140 euros) will quietly serve up to 100,000 km.

Concerning rear suspension, then it will most likely have to be sorted out by about 100,000 km. run. This will cost approximately 800 euros.

You also need to understand that if you ride in a boyish style, then brake discs it will be necessary to change more often than usual - the front ones every 30,000 km., and the rear ones - once every 50,000 km. New front discs cost around 200 euros and rear ones 120 euros.

Body Reliability

The body of the Mini, especially the first years, is not particularly resistant to corrosion, you can see rust on the welds and on the back door. After restyling, corrosion protection was improved, so there is less rust, but chrome elements quickly lose their gloss. Parktronic sensors, the front of the hood, the hinges of the wipers wear out, the locks on the doors jam ...

And on Minis released after restyling, it happens that the screen goes blank climate control, the chrome rim of the ignition key also often breaks. Many first generation machines suffer from squeaky front panel and rear plastic shelf making rumble and backdoor also rattles, it is necessary to change the lock and dampers. And there is one more unpleasant moment - the emblem with wings on the steering wheel is crumpled, in order to change it, you also need to change the airbag, which costs 300 euros. There were also cases that the power windows and the sunroof stopped working.

So, summing up, we can say that Mini Coopers are not particularly reliable, repairs are expensive, there is no comfort in the cabin, and the car is impractical. Yes, and it is a little expensive - if you take a less problematic package from the German mechanical box gears and a Brazilian engine, then such a car manufactured in 2006 will cost approximately 500,000 - 600,000 rubles. And this is a lot of money for which you can buy a Honda Accord of the same age, a Toyota Camry or an Audi A4. A 2 summer car with an improved engine, it will generally pull 1,000,000 rubles. And despite these prices, Mini Coopers are still in demand, because the car is original with an unusual style and character.

Despite the fact that the price of the Mini is quite high, but even basic equipment contains ABS, air conditioning, central locking from remote control, on-board computer and power windows and front airbags.

Mini Cooper Safety

After EuroNCAP tests in 2007 for a frontal impact, the car received a well-deserved 5 stars - 13 points out of a possible 16. The steering column and front panel are considered traumatic in Mini. But this result is better than that of its predecessor in 2002, then the first generation Mini received 4 stars, as the dummy was hit in the head, the passenger in the chest, in general, it is better not to crash anywhere on this car.

Mini car experience

The control of the Mini Cooper S is just like a kart - you turn the steering wheel slightly and the car immediately turns in the direction it was turning the steering wheel, without rolls. At high speed, the car reacts very quickly to the actions of the driver, sometimes it scares. If you drive at medium speeds, then the car keeps well on the road, if you turn off the stabilization system, then you can ride with drifts, which is also an exciting experience.

It’s nice to drive a Cooper S on a good road, but when you go on a bad road, it becomes very uncomfortable in the car, it shakes all over. On a bad road, handling deteriorates, ride smoothness decreases due to the fact that the suspension is quite stiff. When the car shakes, the steering wheel just breaks out of your hands. And if you run into large potholes, then the car can generally be thrown.

The cabin is very crowded, even if you sit on rear seats together, the trunk is also very small, there is little that can be placed in it. But despite all the shortcomings, the car leaves a pleasant impression, the main thing is not to drive it on a bad road, and on smooth asphalt the car can give a lot of joy.

Review of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019: appearance, interior, specifications, equipment, parameters, security systems and price. At the end of the article, a photo and video review of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2018.

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At different times and different countries compact and economical cars have always been in demand. Some models did not exist for long, but there are also models that created a whole cult of fans. One such example is the famous British Mini Cooper. The car was first introduced in 1959, for that time it was a significant breakthrough and drivers of all ages quickly fell in love with the novelty.

The classic model is considered a three-door version, with round headlights and rough roof shapes. Progress does not stand still and buyers always want more, besides, the fashion for two-door cars is gradually moving away in favor of a sedan or 5-door. The British manufacturer wasted no time in developing and introducing the 5-door version of the Mini Cooper. Many will say that the same Countryman or Clubman already exists as a 5-door version, but alas, this is a crossover class, and not a compact hatchback. The regular 5-door Mini Cooper was the first to be presented, and not so long ago, a charged version was introduced, also known as the Mini Cooper S 5D.

With the usual 5-door Mini Cooper, the differences are minimal, but still, the charged version of the hatchback looks an order of magnitude richer and more stylish. Apart from standard options Mini Cooper S, the manufacturer offers many options to emphasize and diversify the usual look of a hatchback. In the article, we will consider a charged 5-door hatchback Mini Cooper S 2018-2019, also named by the manufacturer as 5D.

Exterior hatchback Mini Cooper S 2018-2019

The appearance of the 5-door hatchback Mini Cooper S 2018-2019 is almost no different from the usual 3-door counterpart. But if you take a good look, then there are still differences, both in the door frames themselves and in individual details of the exterior. The front of the new charged Mini Cooper S stands out with a more evil grille and an additional one at the bottom of the bumper. The radiator grille includes a large number of small parts, including sensors and sensors for security systems. The upper part is made of black mesh insert.

Below the grille is divided into two parts by a black glossy wide strip and a small chrome one. In addition, to recognize trim levels, the letter “S” has been added to the grille, denoting a charged Mini Cooper S model. Depending on the wishes of the buyer, the grille trim can be black glossy or chrome. Another detail that says that the model belongs to a special series is the front bumper.

The lower part in the center is occupied by an additional radiator grill, divided into three parts. On the sides of the bumper are two round LED foglights in a rectangular frame. To finally emphasize the bottom of the 5-door Mini Cooper S 2018-2019, it was decorated with black plastic protection, the same is installed around the perimeter of the entire hatchback body.

Hood new Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019 is quite peculiar, the designers tried to minimally modify it, leaving it the same as in the 3-door version. On the sides of the hood, as before, they placed oval optics, with a dedicated black border. The optics itself, depending on the configuration, will be based on halogens or LED elements, but according to the standard, the circumference is decorated with LED daytime running lights. For maximum configuration Mini Cooper S 5D 2018 will install matrix headlights.

The central part of the hood of the long Mini Cooper S is decorated with a small air intake and the classic emblem of the company. From the inconspicuous details of the hood, a small ledge can be noted, behind the air intake, closer to the windshield. Thus, the designers hid some of the engine parts. Depending on the wishes of the buyer, two stripes of black or white can be applied to the hood of the Mini Cooper S 2018-2019 hatchback, or left without decorations at all. In fact, the hood performs several functions, including wings and a carrier, for fastening the front optics. The hatchback windshield remains the same, slightly rounded and slightly sloped. Depending on the configuration of the Mini Cooper S 2019 hatchback, the windshield is fully or partially heated.

The side of the new hatchback Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019 has received significant differences. In particular, as mentioned, now new car the mobile is designed for 5 doors, two on each side and one behind (trunk lid). Another nuance is that there are frames around the side windows, front and rear doors. Previously, there were no frames, due to uselessness, and the entire load fell on the roof and body pillars. The characteristic color of the pillars around the perimeter of the Mini Cooper S 2018-2019 remained unchanged, as before it is black, optionally, for an additional fee, the buyer can choose an individual color, although in most cases black is still suitable.

The door glass of the new Mini Cooper S 2018-2019 heftback turned out to be rougher, one might even say square. The lower part of the glass along the perimeter of the 5-door was emphasized with a chrome edging, which was previously only optional. The manufacturer did not touch the door handles of the new charged car, leaving them the same as before and simply copying them to the back door. Draws special attention side mirrors rear view of the new Mini Cooper S 5D 2018, at the request of the buyer, the reverse side of the mirrors can be painted black or white, you can also leave the standard color to match the body color.

The mounting leg of the mirrors is painted black, according to the standard, the set of mirrors includes an electric adjustment drive, heating and automatic folding. Whether there will be a memory function for several settings, the manufacturer has not yet specified. Otherwise, the side part for the charged five-door Mini Cooper S 2018-2019 and the regular version will be the same.

The body color of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 is still bright:

• olive;
• beige;
• dark grey;
• Orange;
• Red;
• silver;
• Gray;
• the black;
• green;
• blue;
• blue;
• dark blue.

It should be borne in mind that black lines will not be available on black, just like white on beige. The same color situation will apply to the roof and side mirrors of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2019.

The back of the new Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 hatchback turned out to be more interesting. The designers finalized the hatchback feet by making LED elements in the shape of half the British flag. Depending on the configuration, there will be black or chrome trim around the feet. As for the trunk lid, a small sports spoiler with LED stop repeater adorns the upper part as standard. The glass of the trunk was tilted more than in the usual three-door Mini Cooper S, but the dimensions of the lower part of the trunk became a little smaller.

The recess for the license plates of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2018 looks pretty good, rectangular with rounded corners. The upper part can be decorated with a black or chrome insert with the company logo, a rear-view camera and license plate lights are also located here. The minus that was noted by the fans of the model is still the same step in luggage compartment, which is not so convenient when loading overall items. Like the front, the distinctive feature of the charged Mini Cooper S 2018 from conventional hatchback- bumper. Mesh inserts were placed in two levels, the top two were placed on the sides, but the bottom two were in the center. Here, in the center, there are two tips exhaust system Mini Cooper S 5D 2018 and two LED fog lights.

The last element in the appearance of the new 2018-2019 Mini Cooper S 5-door hatchback is, of course, the roof. As already mentioned, the choice of the buyer is available in three options for the color of the roof: white, black or the same color as the body. Naturally, the exception will be the black color with the general black color and the white color of the roof in the case of the beige color of the Mini Cooper S 2019. In most cases, the roof of a charged 5-door is solid, but in the top configuration for a fee you can add a panorama, like those what's in Clubman or Countryman. The very back of the roof is decorated with a small antenna in the form of a shark fin, a kind of mini fin.

As before in the three-door, the buyer of the new Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019 is not limited in choice additional options other than standard options. According to the manufacturer, the new five-door Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 is waiting for an order of magnitude greater demand than the classic three-door. A similar situation was with the main competitor Audi A1, after the release of a 5-door hatchback, but now in the near future the German manufacturer plans to completely remove the 3-door from the assembly line. In terms of design, the new Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019 inherited the recognizable features of the earlier model, only some exterior details have been updated.

The interior of the new Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019

In the exterior of the 5-door charged hatchback, the changes are clearly visible, but in the cabin, practically nothing has changed. All the same round shapes, the same trim and design details. The characteristic style can only be found in this car, most of the interior elements are round, with fairly large numbers. The central part of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2018 panel is occupied by a small 6.5 "touchscreen display multimedia system. The system works on Apple CarPlay, but will it be available Android Auto not yet known. In order not to deviate from the traditional style, the panel above and below the display is made in a round shape, in addition, the shape outline is made on the basis of LED backlight, at the request of the owner, the backlight can change color. Similar lighting is installed around the perimeter of the interior of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2019.

Moving down the center panel of the Mini Cooper S is a climate control panel with three selectors, a small panel with buttons for heated front seats, side mirrors, and a couple of other security systems. Most of all, the last panel, made in the form of toggle switches, catches the eye, it houses the Start / Stop button of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2018 engine, control of security and comfort systems. Finishing the center of the console is a small set of USB, 12V and Qi wireless charging, hidden behind a decorative cover.

Like the front console, many of the interior details of the 2019 Mini Cooper S are round. The central tunnel between the front seats is no exception, from its semi-circular shape to the cup holder for the second row of seats. The hatchback tunnel begins with two round cup holders and a gear lever. To save space, but maximize the functionality, a button panel was made around the gear lever of the Mini Cooper S 5D to select the travel mode. A little further on, a multimedia control panel and a selector are added. The hatchback handbrake in most variants of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 will be mechanical due to security measures, and an electromechanical one can optionally be added.

The second row of seats of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 had the most inconvenience. Although the manufacturer notes that three passengers can sit there, in fact only two, but the third one will be very awkward. The central tunnel ends on the second row, with a large round cup holder in the middle. Thus, the average passenger, when landing in the Mini Cooper S 5D 2018, constantly needs to be careful, or after a while the cup holder will completely suffocate.

Despite such a hyped and solid brand, the seats of the new 5-door hatchback Mini Cooper S 2018 will depend on the chosen configuration. By standard, the front seats are sporty, with a high back and good lateral support. The second row of seats in the Mini Cooper S 5D 2019, as already mentioned, is designed to fit 3 passengers, the folding ratio is standard 60/40. This is evidenced by the three rear seat head restraints.

As a material for trimming the interior of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019, the manufacturer offers high-quality fabric, leather, as well as a combination of leather and fabric. Fabric upholstery is presented in black shades with different patterns, as for leather upholstery, the buyer is offered:

1. the black;
2. black with perforated inserts;
3. White;
4. dark brown;
5. Brown;
6. beige.

For a fee, the buyer can choose the shade of the interior to his taste, while the top of the panel is painted black, and the bottom will be in accordance with the chosen shade. Despite the small dimensions of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 hatchback, there is enough space in the cabin for both front and rear passengers.

Small changes were made to driver's seat new 5-door hatchback Mini Cooper S 5D 2019. The instrument panel remains the same, a large round speedometer, a small tachometer peeks out to the left of it, and a pair of sensors, fuel level and engine temperature, to the right. Unlike previous models, new hatchback The 2019 Mini Cooper S received a small head-up display that hides behind the dashboard at unnecessary times. It displays information about the state of the engine, speed and part of the navigation system.

Changes also occurred in wheel Mini Cooper S 5D, the designers made it in a sporty style, in some models with a flattened bottom. The side knitting needles are normally occupied by functional buttons, and the lower knitting needle is more decorative. Only leather is used as a skin, soft plastic is not provided. As for the adjustment of the steering wheel of the Mini Cooper S, vertical and horizontal adjustment is available.

The interior of the new 5-door Mini Cooper S 2019 received practically no changes, but in terms of build quality and spaciousness it has not become worse. The manufacturer took into account many wishes regarding a charged three-door, introducing them into the new Mini Cooper S 5D 2018. They promise that with a measure of production growth, the optional list will expand, thereby offering more and more interior design options.

Specifications Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019

The characteristics of the 5-door Mini Cooper S 2019 are not the most diverse, one might even say judgmental. Buyer can choose only one Gas engine, although there are three gearboxes: mechanics, automatic and sports automatic, typical only for the S series of hatchbacks.

Characteristics of the new Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019
Engine	petrol for 4 cylinders
Volume, l	2,0
Power, hp	192
Torque, Nm	280
Drive unit	front
Transmission	6 art. manual transmission	6 art. automatic transmission	sports 7 st. automatic transmission
Maximum speed, km/h	232	230	230
Acceleration up to 100 km/h, s	6,9	6,8	6,8
Fuel consumption of Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019
Around the city, l	7,9	7,1	7,1
On the highway, l	4,9	4,7	4,7
Combined cycle, l	6	5,5	5,5
CO2 emissions, g/km	140	129	129
Dimensions Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019
Length, mm	3982 (4005 for sports equipment)
Width, mm	1727
Height, mm	1425
Wheel base, mm	2567
Front wheel track, mm	1485 or 1501
Track rear wheels, mm	1485 or 1501
Clearance, mm	124
Tank volume, l	44
Trunk volume, l	278 (with 2nd row seats folded down 941L)
Curb weight, kg	around 1295
Gross weight, kg	around 1750
Wheel disks	16" (tyres 195/55), 17"

The suspension of the new Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 has not changed, it is the same as before. An independent McPherson is installed in front, and an independent multi-link behind. Brake system hatchback front ventilated disc, rear conventional disc. Whether the new Mini Cooper S will be supplemented with other units or a drive is not yet known, most likely that the manufacturer will leave the current technical specifications unchanged.

Safety and comfort Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019

The manufacturer added a small variety to the safety and comfort systems of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2018. Since Mini is one of the BMW companies, it is natural that the security systems will be repeated. Among the main active and passive systems hatchback Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 can be called:

• front and rear airbags;
• side airbags;
• pillow in the area of ​​​​the driver's knees;
• safety curtains;
• immobilizer;
• regular alarm;
• active cruise control;
• emergency braking system;
• collision avoidance;
• adaptive matrix optics;
• light and rain sensors;
• central locking;
• remote engine control (for automatic transmission);
• projection display;
• traffic information system;
• navigation;
• parking assistant;
• bluetooth;
• recognition system for road signs and pedestrians;
• multitasking multimedia system;
• driving assistant (to help inexperienced drivers or driving in the city);
• dynamic traction control;
• blind spot monitoring.

What other security and comfort systems the manufacturer will install on the new Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 remains to be seen. According to experts, there will be the same systems as on the new BMW 1-Series.

Configuration and price of Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019

It would seem that there is no diversity in technical specifications and a minimum of choice in the interior of the Mini Cooper S 5D 2019 will not present a large number of trim levels for the buyer. In fact, the opposite is true, depending on the country of delivery, this figure will change, but the main document lists 4 configurations.

Configuration and price of Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019
Complete set	Transmission	Price from, USD ($)
Base	6 art. manual transmission	27550
Regular	6 art. automatic transmission	28800
Sport S	sport 7 tbsp. automatic transmission	29300
John Cooper Works	sport 7 tbsp. automatic transmission	32410

The starting price is for each Mini package Cooper S 5D 2018-2019, as they additionally offer to install a lot of decorative details, both inside and outside. In general, the changes in the charged 5-door hatchback Mini Cooper S 5D 2018-2019 are not significant, but quite noticeable. The car gained a more British style and an improved interior. It is assumed that sales of a 5-door will be an order of magnitude greater than a similar three-door.

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What is the first car that comes to mind when we talk about a fast, fashionable, compact car? Most people will answer without hesitation that it is a MINI Cooper, another 10 percent will answer that it is "Smart". But it's hard to call Smart fast if it's not a Brabus. Therefore, it is only worth recalling the "Cooper", as the respondents will immediately change their answer.

After all, it is "Mini" that attracts all people with its cute appearance. It has excellent handling, constantly urging the driver to put pressure on the gas, because after all, the "Mini" is a "BMW". Any "Cooper" will appeal to girls not only with its appearance, but also with its interior. The salon of even an old copy cannot be called boring. At the meetings of the owners of "Mini" you can always see completely different people with completely different cars.

Moreover, many owners are members of clubs dedicated to this brand. They often greet each other on the road by blinking their headlights, greeting gestures even if they don't know each other. And every country in the world has its own army of Mini fans. "Mini" love even grandparents! But is everything so good with the reliability of this nimble "Mini Cooper"? Owner reviews vary greatly. But now let's figure it out!

Features "Mini Cooper" and owner reviews

It should be noted right away that all "Mini" are very similar in technical terms. This applies to all cars manufactured since 2001. For example, MINI Cooper differs from MINI ONE only by boosting the engine. Other models differ in the number of doors, size, interior, engine and the presence or absence of all-wheel drive. Even different generations of the same model rarely have big technical differences.

You definitely need to know: a 1.4-liter engine should immediately be excluded when searching. It has all the problems of older motors, plus it has its own personal flaws, but does not give absolutely any dynamics at the same time! You won't be able to save on fuel consumption either. And if the car is also equipped with a gun, then during acceleration you can confuse the tachometer with the minute hand of the clock, the speedometer with the hour hand. Fortunately, there are few such machines on our market. In recent generations, this motor is generally absent. Probably, the manufacturer decided to feel sorry for his customers a little. Below we look at the characteristics of the "Mini Cooper" and the reviews of the owners.

"Mini Cooper"

When you read owner reviews of the Mini Cooper, one question arises. Which one? Why are the reviews of the owners of the "Mini Cooper S" so different from the usual "Coopers" or ONE? It's all about the power of the motor. Often "S" is taken by guys who do not know how to properly maintain the car, but just want to drive. And since with a greater load on the car, more care is required, which is not there, problems appear. So when looking for an "S" model, pay attention to the owner. If he knows everything about his car, he talks about any routine work for 10 minutes, then this is exactly the fan who properly serviced the car.

Engines and transmissions

Of the problems of 1.6 gasoline engines, both atmospheric and turbocharged versions, one can note the pump (sometimes fails after 50 thousand mileage), oil consumption, which occurs due to improper maintenance. Oil should be changed every 7500 kilometers, a maximum of every 10 thousand on atmospheric engines. Once every 5-7.5 thousand on turbo versions. Do not turn off the engine immediately after actively driving a motor with a turbine. Let the oil cool down a bit. This will extend the life of the turbine and the motor as a whole.

In no case do not believe in fairy tales that oil consumption of 1 liter per thousand kilometers is the norm. Even with aggressive driving, this only happens with dead engines. The motor is not the most reliable, the resource is about 200-300 thousand kilometers. It also has not the most reliable timing chain drive. It is worth monitoring the oil level so that the chain does not knock earlier than the regulations prescribe. Sometimes, due to a gasket leak, the oil starts to burn on a hot engine. Then the smell of burning will be felt in the cabin. However, this is one of the signature features of the old "Mini" and "BMW".

Pay attention to the temperature of the motor, overheating will end in sad consequences. For prevention purposes, you can replace the thermostat every 1.5-2 years. In recent generations, take a closer look at the one and a half liter engine. The engineers got rid of the chain stretch problem, and the power is even higher than the 1.6. Diesel engines are slightly more reliable than gasoline engines, but there are few of them in our market. Most with twisted runs and in a very sad state. Boxes are automatic and mechanical.

According to the reviews of the owners of the Mini Cooper, the five-speed mechanics are not satisfactory, with the exception of the wear of the synchronizers. This usually happens due to aggressive driving and inexperience of the owners. The variator is highly discouraged on the forums, it is not intended for a daring ride. The classic torque converter has been installed since 2005. It is really reliable, easily passes 200 and more thousand kilometers. Of the problems of the machine, weak cooling can be noted. In hot weather and an active driving style, the machine may simply overheat. The problem can be solved by installing and / or a box oil temperature sensor. The oil in the box needs to be replaced every 60-80 thousand. Do not believe the dealer and the manufacturer, talking about maintenance-free automatic transmissions.

Suspension

The front suspension is of the MacPherson type, the rear is independent and very rigid, which gives that notorious karting handling. Frequent replacement on our roads they require stabilizer struts and bushings (20-30 thousand mileage), ball bearings (about 60 thousand mileage). Shock absorbers go for 100 thousand, sometimes more. In all generations, except for the last one, insufficient sound insulation can be noted. As a result, we get relatively reliable car, which is confirmed by the reviews of the owners of the "Mini Cooper" after 60,000 km of run. The main thing is the right service!

Charged version

The apogee of power and drive is the Mini Cooper JCW, modified by the British studio Works. The same 1.6-liter engine, but with a fantastic return of 211 horsepower. It was installed only together with a six-speed mechanics. This cooper was produced from 2010 to 2014. He exchanged the first hundred in 6.5 seconds. Produced only in the back of a three-door hatchback. Only power in this case is directly proportional to the number of problems. Absolutely all the same problems as the rest of the 1.6 engines, only they occur 2 times more often.

The Mini Cooper JCW, produced from 2004 to 2006, looks more preferable against the background of this car. The ancestor has only 1 horsepower less, which had almost no effect on acceleration. This old man will fly at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour in 6.6 seconds! It also has a six-speed manual Yes and the curb weight in the new and old body is the same: 1140 kilograms.

True, the brand new "JCW" is nine centimeters longer than its predecessor. But the old man is much more reliable. To increase power, a compressor supercharger was installed on the motor, this gives a smooth, confident traction from the very bottom, unlike turbocharging. In addition, the old generation model has distributed fuel injection. Simpler design - less problems! It is only worth considering the reviews of the owners of the "Mini Cooper". The maintenance of such machines takes more money, by about 20 percent. This 20 percent is due to the good appetite of the machine. In the city, you can safely count on 15 liters with a more or less aggressive ride. "JCW" of the new generation may also require expensive engine repairs at the most inopportune moment.

The undeniable advantage of these modifications is the dynamics and appearance. Wide sills, bumpers and fenders make a real bulldog out of a car. Do not forget that the usual "Cooper" is really hard car, so the almost "furious" "Cooper from John" is not for everyone.

Characteristics of "Mini Cooper"

All "Mini Coopers" with a 1.6 engine have good dynamics. Five door hatchback 2001-2004, with a manual transmission and a power of 115 horsepower, accelerates to a hundred in 9.2 seconds, the device from 2014, already with a six-speed mechanics - 8.2 seconds. The same cars, only with the index "S" at 163 and 192 forces will accelerate in 7.4 and 6.9 seconds, respectively. Depending on the driving style, a "Mini" with a 1.6 engine will consume 7.5 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers in the city, up to 5 liters on the highway, at a speed of 90-100 km / h. "Mini Cooper" with a three-cylinder one and a half liter engine develops 136 horsepower. Although it is turbocharged, it is really reliable. It will also accelerate your five-door Mini Cooper to a hundred in 8.2 seconds! It has a much more modest appetite than the 1.6 engine, about 8 liters in the city.

If you want a faster "Mini" with less fuel consumption, then check out the three-door hatchbacks. All of them are about a second faster than their five-door brothers. All the characteristics and reviews of the owners of the "Mini Cooper" hatchback can be found on the Internet. And some of them are listed below.

"Mini Cooper Countryman"

Among the buyers and fans of the "Mini" there are people who often drive out of town, travel a lot, like to sit above the flow, or are simply tired of the car's stiff suspension. Owner reviews of the "Mini Cooper Countryman" also vary. Some owners want even more soft suspension. There are only complaints about ONE, with a 1.6 engine for 90 or 98 horsepower, it is simply not enough for a car, gross weight at 1735 kilograms. This is evidenced by acceleration to one hundred - 12 and 13 seconds, respectively. The crossover is equipped gasoline engines 1.6 for 122 forces, and 184 forces. Diesel engines of 1.6 liters (112 forces) and 2 liters (143 forces).

All-wheel drive can be equipped with all diesel versions and gasoline, 184 forces. Moreover, all-wheel drive does not affect acceleration for the worse, as happens with other crossovers. The front axle is the leading one, the rear one is connected by a clutch with a double-plate electromagnetic clutch, which does not cause any complaints from the owners. Consumption for gasoline versions will be from 11 liters per hundred kilometers. Diesel will help correct this problem by reducing it to 7-8 liters in the city. Better choose diesel engines. Less consumption and no problems with the chain and valves.

If the gasoline engine is not properly maintained (insufficient oil level), expensive repairs may be required already at 100 thousand kilometers. The whole problem is the lack of an oil level sensor, which can be installed additionally. Often, owners of gasoline versions complain about the oil pressure light flashing during acceleration or braking, which means that no more than three liters of oil remain in the engine. And this is with the required volume of 4.3 liters.

We think it's not worth talking about what it is fraught with. Another problem is that on low revs the engine does not have enough oil. This problem is especially relevant on a turbo engine, when the driver presses the gas pedal to the floor before the turbine starts to work. Later, this problem seemed to be solved by replacing the oil pump. When you read the reviews of the owners of the "Mini Cooper" about the model with a 1.6 gasoline engine, you can meet another problem: the chain knocks during a cold start. It's all about her tensioner. It is hydraulic, that is, it tensions the chain with the help of oil pressure. Because of this, for example, in the cold, the oil does not have time to create the necessary pressure. As a result, stars wear out. The likelihood of a chain slip increases, and this is almost always an expensive repair.

Oil should be changed every 7500 kilometers without fail! Wheel bearings fail after about 60,000 miles. The rest of the suspension is relatively reliable. Almost all the first copies of "Countryman" had the thermostat changed under warranty, later the problem was fixed. Many note bad mirrors, the size of which is not enough for this car. There is plenty of space in the back row, but this space is gone from the trunk, which will fit a couple of not very large bags. Some owners had problems with the upholstery of the seats, its dealers fixed it under warranty. These chairs are also not the most comfortable, too soft, but with good lateral support. All characteristics and owner reviews about the "Mini Cooper Countryman" can be found on the Internet. Or rather, on specialized forums.

"Mini Cooper Clubman": owner reviews and characteristics

It is completely incomprehensible what the marketing department of "Mini" was guided by when they came up with the name of this model. If we look at the technical description of this machine, we will see the word "universal". But this is far from the classic station wagon that immediately comes to mind. "Mini" made a supposedly practical version of the regular "Cooper", which became 8 centimeters longer. Only here with the doors everything is quite unusual. The station wagon has five of them: two tailgates, two front doors and one hinged rear door. It is located on the right and opens against the direction of travel. Just like a Rolls-Royce! The practicality of such a solution is questionable. Do not open the trunk if rear bumper there is another car, or you have driven too close to the wall. Left passenger back row will be able to get out of the car only after the right and center. Maybe this is such a special British practicality? Here you can find only one plus: the children will not run out of the "Mini" on the road if you forgot to block the doors. True, this is not what the owners of the "Mini Cooper" write about in the reviews. Photos of this car can be seen in our article.

In 2015, the developers showed the next generation of "Mini Clubman", more practical. He already has at least two regular rear doors.

Reading the reviews of the owners of the Mini Cooper Clubman, you see the already familiar problems of gasoline engines. All the same chains, valves, oil consumption. Weak ball bearings are noted.

Clubman JCW

There was also a truly charged version with a 1.6-liter engine and a power of 211 horsepower. This is the version from the British atelier John Cooper Works. She, like just "Cooper JCW" is even tougher, has an aggressive design, wide sills and fenders. But the main thing is powerful motor. With it, 6.8 seconds to a hundred are provided to you.

Characteristics and reviews of the owners of "Mini Cooper Clubman" can be found on the Internet.

Output

General shortcomings in the reviews of the owners of "Mini Cooper":

• problems with gasoline engines developed by BMW together with Peugeot-Citroen, with a volume of 1.6 liters;
• weak wheel bearings;
• rigid suspension;
• insufficient sound insulation.

General advantages and reviews of the owners of "Mini Cooper":

• excellent handling, driving pleasure, excellent or acceptable acceleration dynamics, excellent vehicle stability on the track;
• reliability of electronics, attachments of the motor, clutch (in the presence of all-wheel drive) and gearboxes;
• appearance;
• good body resistance to corrosion;
• compactness, convenience in the city.

"Mini" is, first of all, a toy, a favorite toy. It will not be possible to ride it, changing only oils and filters. We can say for sure that the cars of the British brand will not leave anyone indifferent! The characteristics of the "Mini Cooper" and the reviews of the owners show this perfectly. Each person will be able to find a model to their liking. Do you want a fast, agile car? There is a three-door hatchback "S". Not enough? Get JCW. Do you love convertibles? You can always find a Mini Cooper Cabrio. Need low fuel consumption and just a beautiful car? There is a one and a half liter engine and excellent diesel engines. Or maybe you need a car for an egoist? "Mini Cooper Coupe" at your service! Does the family require not to be selfish? There is always "Clubman" and "Countryman"!

Any "Mini" always attracts attention on the street, but does not forget about its owner. Gives him the most positive emotions from movement both on public roads and on closed ranges or tracks! This is exactly the car, once you ride on it, you will never forget the emotions of driving! You just need to be prepared to spend up to 150 thousand rubles a year on maintenance. However, picking up a really good copy or buying a new car in the cabin, you can safely count on 15 thousand rubles a year.