Mini One (55 kW)
See where we're aiming? The Mini One is a great car, but this time the version we got to test had the weakest engine in the lineup. The 1kW 4-litre four-cylinder does a good job of getting the vehicle from point A to point B, but what if the car, with all its components, is tuned for driving pleasure and cornering chases.
Let's start with the look. It's hard to see that this is the basic Mini. If someone drilled a hole in the hood for him, he would easily deceive someone that it is a Cooper S. Only the small wheels tell him that this is the basic version.
Looking inside, it is difficult to remain indifferent. The speedometer makes everyone smile. Some will admire him with a smile, others will laugh at him. However, this is really impractical as it is far from the direction of the driver's gaze. Usability is enhanced by a smaller digital speed display located next to the steering wheel.
In terms of usability, there are a few impractical radio commands worth mentioning. They come in several sets, and often no one knows where to hand cut. It will probably end up in the blood over time. ... Sits perfectly, as the seats are strongly offset towards the rear of the car.
There is very little space on the back bench at that time, but it can be tolerated for short distances. The trunk is modest, but by knocking down the back bench, we quickly make it more voracious.
No need to waste words driving the Mini. It is now clear to everyone that in this class of cars this has become a concept for driving pleasure in corners. Gokart, they like to call him. And they are not far from the truth. Perfectly tuned suspension, extremely communicative steering, body rigidity. ... What if. ... Well, we are there again. This is not bad, we are slowly beginning to console ourselves.
However, like-minded people could easily remove something from the list of accessories in exchange for a more powerful version of the engine. And we believe that they will laugh more than those whose smile will bring heated seats or something like that. ... By the way, have you noticed that we used the word "smile" quite a few times in such a short test? Coincidence?
Sasha Kapetanovich, photo: Sasha Kapetanovich
Mini One (55 kW)
Basic data
| Sales: | BMW GROUP Slovenia |
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| Base model price: | 16.450 € |
| Test model cost: | 19.803 € |
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| Power: | 55kW (75 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 13,2 with |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,3l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - gasoline - displacement 1.397 cm? – maximum power 55 kW (75 hp) at 4.500 rpm – maximum torque 120 Nm at 2.500 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front-wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 175/65 R 15 H (Michelin Energy). |
| Capacity: | 175 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 13,2 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 6,8/4,4/5,3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 128 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.135 kg - permissible gross weight 1.510 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 3.699 mm - width 1.683 mm - height 1.407 mm - fuel tank 40 l. |
| Box: | 160-680 l |
Our measurements
| T = 24 ° C / p = 1.090 mbar / rel. vl. = 38% / Odometer Condition: 2.962 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 14,0s |
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| 402m from the city: | 19,5 years ( 114 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 14,3 / 17,3s |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 20,1 / 24,1s |
| Maximum speed: | 175km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 6,7 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 42,2m |
| AM table: | 41m |
evaluation
Mini impresses every time. With details, driving performance, appearance, reputation, history... Only advice from us: go a little lower according to the price list, to a more powerful version of the engine - versatile pleasure is guaranteed.
We praise and reproach
driving performance
driving position
details in the interior
weak engine
base barrel size
radio control
