In-depth reviews

Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.5 C Sport [Level 1] 3dr Auto

Doors	3
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Cooper C Sport L1
Price	£30,495
Engine Power - BHP	156
Acceleration	7.7
Top Speed	140 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	138
Length	3876 mm
Width	1744 mm
Height	1452 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	210 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1260 kg

Driver Convenience

Central toggle bar
Circular OLED Screen
Compatible mobile phone bluetooth with audio streaming
Cruise control
Digital instrument cluster
Electro-mechanical speed dependant steering assistance
Emergency call service
MINI Experience Modes
Mini navigation system
On board computer
Service interval indicator
Tailgate

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

7 speed steptronic transmission with double clutch
Adaptive suspension

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

Auto headlights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric front windows
Front and rear apron
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
High gloss black wheel arches
High gloss hexagonal patterned grill surround
JCW body kit
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED indicator lights
LED rear lights
Rain sensor window wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear roof spoiler with airblades
Rear window wiper

Interior Features

2 seat bench in second row
2 zone automatic air conditioning
60/40 rear seat bench
Ambient lighting
Black lower band in high gloss
Cupholders
Dark headliner
Front and rear head restraints
Front compact armrest
Front floor mats
Heated steering wheel
Height adjustable passenger seat
Lidded storage box in Black/Red knit
Luggage compartment lighting
Partially perforated vescin steering wheel with red accent, black/red decorative strap
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel paddle shift
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Vescin/Cord combination JCW upholstery includes dash knit in black with red accents

Packs

Driving assistant pack - Cooper Hatchback
Level 1 pack - Mini Hatchback
Park assistant pack - Cooper Hatchback

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all four seats
6 Airbags - front, side, head and seat belt tensioners
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake caliper in Black with JCW badge
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Electronic parking brake
Front and rear disc brakes
Front ISOFIX (iSize)
Front passenger airbag deactivation
JCW Sport Brakes
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm
Immobiliser
Remote central locking

Trim

Black/Red decorative dash strap

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	187
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	129

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High	54.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	34
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	49.6

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	30000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.7
Engine Power - BHP	156
Engine Power - RPM	4900
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	140 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	JCW SPRINT SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1452 mm
Length	3876 mm
Wheelbase	2495 mm
Width	1744 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1970 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	44
Gross Vehicle Weight	1715 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	725 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	210 l
Max. Loading Weight	455 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1260 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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