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Mini Cooper Hatchback 1.5 C Exclusive [Level 3] 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	C Exclusive Level 3
Price	£35,300
Engine Power - BHP	156
Acceleration	8
Top Speed	140 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	138
Length	4036 mm
Width	1744 mm
Height	1464 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	275 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1320 kg

Driver Convenience

Central toggle bar
Circular OLED Screen
Compatible mobile phone bluetooth with audio streaming
Digital instrument cluster
Driver camera system
Electro-mechanical speed dependant steering assistance
Emergency call service
Gaming controller with intelligent personal assistant voice update
Memory function for interior rear view mirror
MINI Experience Modes
On board computer
Service interval indicator
Tailgate

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

7 speed steptronic transmission with double clutch

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Front USB charger
Rear USB charger

Exterior Features

Auto headlights
Automatic anti dazzle rear view mirror
Automatic tilt of front passenger mirror to parking position when reverse gear selected
Electric front+rear windows
Electrically folding door mirrors
Electrochromic exterior driver side mirror
Heated rear view mirrors
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED indicator lights
LED rear lights
MINI logo projection
Rain sensor window wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper

Interior Features

2 zone automatic air conditioning
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 rear seat bench
Ambient lighting
Cupholders
Dark headliner
Floor mats
Front and rear head restraints
Front compact armrest
Heated steering wheel
Lidded storage box in grey knit
Luggage compartment lighting
Single front passenger seat
Sport Vescin Steering Wheel
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors

Packs

Level 3 pack - Mini Hatchback

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all five seats
6 Airbags - front, side, head and seat belt tensioners
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Child locks on rear doors
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Electronic parking brake
Front and rear disc brakes
Front ISOFIX (iSize)
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm
Immobiliser
Remote central locking

Trim

Blue decorative dash strap

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	115
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	190
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	187
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	132

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	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High	54.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	34
WLTP - MPG - Medium	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	47.9

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	81
NCAP Safety Assist %	77
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)	8
Engine Power - BHP	156
Engine Torque - NM	230
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	U SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1464 mm
Length	4036 mm
Wheelbase	2567 mm
Width	1744 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1970 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	44
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	925 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	275 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1320 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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