Thanks to a longer wheelbase...
Thanks to a longer wheelbase and wider track, the newcomer is now a genuine five-seater. What"s more, its interior is more versatile; not only do the rear chairs slide, as before, but the seatbacks now fold, too, creating a flat load space. Carrying capacity is further boosted by a larger, more practical boot.
Brits are the biggest...
Brits are the biggest buyers, accounting for nearly 1,000 sales, but in many markets demand is outstripping supply. "We knew people wanted to enhance their MINI engines, but we didn"t anticipate the extent to which people crave power," said company MD Mike Cooper.
The kits feature a modified cylinder head with higher compression, uprated engine management system, special air filter and rear silencer. The result is a hike of 11bhp on the Cooper and 37bhp on the Cooper S. There has been similar success with the aftermarket tuning and accessories, with the sculpted Works seats and 18-inch alloys proving incredibly popular. What"s more, Mike Cooper has promised further innovation. "The launch of the new MINI has rewhetted our appetite, and the Works kits are only the first chapter," he added.