Mini | The Mini Cooper respects traditions with its versions with thermal engines

A few months after the unveiling of its all-electric version, it is now the turn of the more conventional liveries of the Mini Cooper with thermal engines to make their first outing.

Purists of the British icon will no doubt be reassured to learn that the city car returns with a design in keeping with the spirit of the previous generation with its three doors. It is at the rear that the differences are more remarkable, with regard to the trapezoidal lights presenting the traditional “Union Jack”.

The cabin appears even more minimalist than before with the presence of a single circular screen in the center which acts as much as an instrument cluster as an access door to the multimedia system. Note a loading volume which increases to 725 L when the rear backrests are folded, making this Mini rather practical thanks to its tailgate.

On the mechanical side, two 2L four-cylinders – probably the latest combustion engines offered under its hood – will be offered as standard as on board the Cooper S. The power of the latter, the only one communicated by Mini, reaches the 201 hp. Alas, no manual transmission will be on the menu. Production of the 2025 Mini Cooper will begin in April with a starting price of $39,990 for the Cooper S, up $2,000.