Automotive Recalls. The driver's seat may have been built with an incorrect seat track bracket. Fuel could leak into the engine compartment. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning light may fail to illuminate. The light output from the headlights may be insufficient. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break. This is where I started my lifelong love of photography. For the first half of my tour, as an Architect, I designed and supervised construction projects. An expert and unbiased review of the Mini Cooper that covers overall driving performance, road test results, ratings and specs, reliability, owner satisfaction, and. From January 1st a new price cap will be enforced at £28 000 for Manual gearbox vehicles and £29 500 for Automatics. There are presently a number of.The parking pawl may not engage fully. Excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Drivers may be able to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park. Output of the headlights may be diminished. Excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. The vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft. The inflator tube for the side curtain air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly. Get technical and plain English recall information for 20 Mini Cooper recalls between 20. Learn if your Mini Cooper is part of a recall and what to do. Unfortunately, both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S do not have a radiator drain plug. You need to remove the lower radiator hose in order to drain the system. A place to discuss things with some connection to motoring, such as buying & selling, green motoring, where to get the best deals, road tax, insurance, warranty and. In new york mini has just finished introducing us to the 2015 countryman. One of the easiest tasks to perform on your MINI is to change the transmission fluid. It's very important to make sure that the fluid in your transmission is at the. The second row overhead assist grips may detach deployment of the curtain shield airbag. The transmission may not be able to shift into the Park position. Compression of the seat cushion may damage the seat heater wiring. Excessive internal pressure may cause the airbag inflator to rupture. The instrument cluster may become inoperative. The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen. Excessive internal pressure may cause the air bag inflator to rupture. The driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged. The vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist. The left- side front suspension lower arm may have been manufactured incorrectly. The company says it's unaware of any accidents or injuries related to these inflators. The brake pedal position switch may not be adjusted properly. Tire placard labels may contain inaccurate information The seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain an occupant. The passenger safety belt tension sensor may misclassify the size of the front passenger seat occupant. The driver's side exterior rearview mirror may not meet federal safety standards. The problem could result in a loss of steering control. The vehicles have a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. The stop lamps may not illuminate. The fuel pressure sensor may loosen and cause a fuel leak. The glass sunroofs may break. The fuel pump could fail. The fuel tank could leak. The vehicles may contain an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification label. The driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. The low tire pressure warning light could malfunction. The driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures. The lights could intermittently or permanently fail to illuminate. The vehicles may leak fuel. Mini Cooper S Roadster First Drive – Review – Car and Driver. First Drive Review. Remember the old joke about how to lose 1. Right, cut off your head. Here’s an automotive sequel. Although this car didn’t lose weight when its football- helmet coupe top was lopped off—it’s actually about 9. Perhaps, but the topless version makes an invidious contrast, and its softtop looks more natural than the coupe’s fixed roof. And with the top down and the pop- up rear wing deployed (at 5. But they’re at the low end of the droptop sporty- car milieu. Only Mazda’s evergreen Miata is less expensive, and the next tier of roadsters—the Audi TT, the BMW Z4, the Porsche Boxster—begins revving up at well over $4. The former went on sale late last fall; the latter hits dealerships on February 2. This is the sixth Mini variant to appear since BMW revived the brand in 2. Mini badges. As with any convertible conversion, removing the roof structure required compensatory body- shell stiffening. The coupe and the roadster both use the Mini convertible as their starting point. A torsion bar spans the roadster rail to rail behind and below the seats, and there’s other bracing below the car. There’s more structure at the rocker- panel level, the windshield surround has been strengthened, and the foundation of the twin stainless- steel rollover bars—fixed rather than the pop- ups used in the two- plus- two convertible—adds a little extra rigidity. The forward portion is stretched over a sheet- steel foundation that attaches to the windshield header with a single latch, and it doubles as a tonneau when the top is stowed behind the seats—with no loss of trunk space. The standard top operates manually; a power version will be available as a $7. The options list is comprehensive almost beyond comprehension, and incautious ordering could easily result in a Mini roadster with an Audi TT price. Standard equipment for the base roadster includes air conditioning, power mirrors, an AM/FM/CD audio system with an auxiliary jack, an onboard computer, and a leather- wrapped multifunction steering wheel. Opting for the Tech package makes navigation a $7. Tech package, you can get nav and Mini Connected for $1. There was no window sticker, but we were looking at a Cooper S roadster that cost about $3. The steering is quick, informative, and accurate; braking is powerful and easy to modulate; shift engagements are precise; and throttle response is instantaneous. Mini predicts 0 to 6. S coupe we have no reason to doubt it. The EPA economy forecast is 2. Wind- in- hair can be mitigated, although not eliminated, by a detachable wind blocker that straddles the roll hoops. The seats are long- haul comfortable and high- g- load supportive, and the nav system is easy to use and readable even with sun on the screen. In higher- performance Minis, the combination of run- flat tires, stiff springs, and granitic suspension bushings produces ride quality that can be punishing. No bump is too small to ignore. Wind noise becomes excessive above 6. If the roadster has room for only two versus the two- plus- two convertible, your lone passenger will feel flattered, and you’ll have a little more room for weekend cargo—2. Beyond that, you’ll have the most stylish Mini yet created. If Sir Alec Issigonis—creator of the original Mini—were still around, he’d be kicking himself for not doing it first. Not one to limit its attendance to just one major auto show, Mini decided to spread its new models out evenly by opting to introduce the equally refreshed 2. Paceman in Beijing . Ok, maybe ’refreshed’ isn’t the right word to describe the 2. Paceman because, well, there aren’t too many changes to begin with. It does adopt some of the changes made to the Countryman, but that’s not saying a lot. So, in essence, the 2. Paceman’s biggest change is its a new model year. But it’s not the Paceman’s fault, nor is it Minis, for that matter. The Paceman, after all, was only introduced a few years ago, so a major refresh probably still isn’t in the cards until next year. More importantly, with the company’s expansion plans in full effect, Mini’s new- found lineup versatility has given rise to more choices for its customers. Exterior. Other minor revisions to the exterior include what looks like a shorter hood, an elongated silhouette that comes by way of the flowing roof line, and the tapering side window graphic. Just like the five- door Countryman, the 2. Paceman doesn’t come with a whole lot of noticeable changes, unless you count the three new color options Mini is offering with the new Paceman. The good news is that same Jungle Green shade we swooned over on the Countryman is also going to be available on the Paceman. Other minor revisions to the exterior include what looks like a shorter hood, an elongated silhouette that comes by way of the flowing roof line, and the tapering side window graphic. New standard and optionally available light- alloy wheels with reduced weight have also been made available. The 2. 01. 5 Paceman does have an extra dose of high- end optional features, chief among them the new LED fog lamps with daytime driving lights and parking lights with LED technology. Xenon headlamps are also set to be offered, as well as adaptive turning light, comfort access, a glass push/tilt roof, automatic air conditioning, a removable tow hitch with a trailer load of up to 2,0. Outside of all that, the 2. Paceman still looks like the Paceman. Mini Paceman Vs. 2. Mini Paceman. Interior. The dash and center console were untouched, although you do get the option of getting a sports leather steering wheel with shift paddles for automatic transmission or a multifunction steering wheel with cruise control. The interior of the Paceman remains relatively changed. The 2+2 seating configuration is still there, as is the center console tunnel that extends all the way to the back. The setup means that seating for five is out of the question, but the comfort in having your own bucket seat should make up for it. The dash and center console were untouched, although you do get the option of getting a sports leather steering wheel with shift paddles for automatic transmission or a multifunction steering wheel with cruise control. A Harman Kardon hi- fi speaker system has also been added, giving the Paceman a high- class audio system that should blend nicely with the classy and functional cabin. Finally, the interior of the 2. Paceman offers as much as 1,0. If those are upright, the space dramatically drops to just 3. An optimal storage package can give you new places to stow your items, but it comes at the expense of adding functional elements on the center tunnel. Mini Paceman - Interior Dimensions. Drivetrain. 1. 6. L Turbo for the S trim bumps the output all the way up to 1. The 2. 01. 5 Mini Paceman is set to be offered with a choice of engine configurations, even if each one of them is the same 1. The base 1. 6. L comes with 1. L Turbo for the S trim bumps the output all the way up to 1. As for the top- of- the- line John Cooper Works trim, you stand to get the same 1. L Turbo with even more added juice at 2. Naturally, the Paceman JCW is the fastest to 6. Top speed numbers haven’t been released, but we expect it to be somewhere close to 1. Mini Paceman - Drivetrain Specifications. Prices. Mini has yet to reveal pricing details for the 2. Paceman so if you’re looking for an estimate, you can use the prices from the 2. The base model Paceman was priced at $2. Cooper S Paceman opened at $2. Competition. Nissan Juke The beauty of being the Nissan Juke, other than the fact that it looks wonky for a car of any size, is that it has the ability to cross over to a number of segments. You can line it up against a bigger crossover like the Subaru XV or you can line it up with another two- door model like the Mini Paceman. It’s an interesting comparison between the two models, largely due to the fact that both models come with a design unique to their own. The Paceman may have the slight edge because of its German roots, but the Juke really isn’t that far behind considering the progress Nissan has made in its own brand of auto technology. Power might favor the Paceman, thanks to its myriad of engine options, but again, the Juke’s 1. Cooper Paceman S is capable of delivering. One other thing that swings the argument to the side of the Juke is its price. The base model is just under $2. Even the top- of- the- line SL AWD retails for just under $2. Cooper S Paceman will have. Audi Q1 The Audi Q1 gets honorable mention as a possible competitor to the Paceman, but the mere fact that the model isn’t even out yet casts some serious questions on whether it can really be true competition for Mini’s two- door small SUV. Audi has said the right things about the Q1 in the past, even divulging its prospective engine options: a 1. TSI and a 1. 40- horsepower 2. TDI. But until the Q1 hits the market, there’s little reason why people should wait for it when the Paceman is already out and about. Conclusion. The Mini Paceman gets the benefit of being a really unique vehicle. There aren’t that many stylish two- door SUVs in the market these days so the Paceman holds a pretty enviable position as being unique to the rest. That being said, we were disappointed to see Mini keep the 2. Paceman relatively unchanged, with the exception of a few cosmetic options. But, hey, it’s still the Paceman and it still really catches your eye in a good way. For its price and all the options it has, you can really make a statement with the Paceman the likes of which you can’t do with other models. LOVE ITMultiple engine offerings. Still looks cool despite its rather weird size. LEAVE ITNo room for five passengers? The Juke is a cheaper option. Not a lot of distinctive changes. Press Release. THE NEW MINI PACEMANFresh design, optimised aerodynamics and revised engines for first Sports Activity Coup. New version of the MINI Paceman debuts at Auto China Beijing 2. All engines now EU6 compliant, CO2 reductions in all models Fresh design details, sportier cabin with anthracite- coloured dials MINI Cooper S Paceman is more powerful yet more efficient than ever Enhanced driving performance, optimised aerodynamics New paint finishes and light alloy wheels available. As the world’s first ever Sports Activity Coup. Now with the unveiling of the new version at the Auto China Beijing show, there is even more on offer to appeal to design- conscious customers. The new MINI Paceman boasts fresh design details and a sportier interior finish, while at the same time offering an optimised balance between driving performance and fuel consumption. The new MINI Cooper S Paceman is also more powerful yet more efficient than ever, with its engine developing an additional 1. MINIMALISM technology contributes to reduced fuel consumption and emission figures in all other model variants, as well as enabling increased figures for acceleration, in- gear acceleration and top speed. All variants of the new MINI Paceman meet the EU6 exhaust emission standard. The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman also joins the refreshed line up with an output of 2. MINI’s ALL4 all- wheel- drive system as standard. Expressive design with fresh details. The innovative MINI Paceman includes a distinctive and highly expressive body design which embodies the properties of hallmark MINI design. The upright front section, with its large headlamps and hexagonal radiator grille contour, afford the Paceman a purposeful look, while the elongated silhouette reinforces its sportiness. Its distinctive character is also underscored by the rear lights which are horizontally arranged for the first time on a MINI. In certain models the radiator grille of the MINI Paceman now features a specific contour and grid structure. The new MINI John Cooper Works Paceman can be identified by a horizontal radiator grill rib in red, with the John Cooper Works logo positioned on the honeycomb pattern. The MINI Cooper S Paceman also features a curved . The flowing roof line, falling off to the rear, and the tapering side window graphic create a stretched, wedge- like silhouette. The new Piano Black Exterior trim affords a high- end look to selected surfaces. It is to the surrounds of the headlamps and rear lights, on the diagonal links between the A columns and the front wheel arches and on the optional roof rails and the cross- rib in the radiator grill on the MINI Cooper Paceman. Chrome Line Exterior is also available as a no cost option. New colours for the MINI Paceman include Jungle Green metallic and Midnight Grey metallic. Black or white white contrasting roofs are available as a no cost option, while a contrasting Chilli Red roof is available exclusively for the MINI John Cooper Works Paceman. Sport and bonnet stripes are also available in various colours. New light alloy wheels with reduced weight and LED fog lights as standard. Light alloy wheels come as standard in all model variants of the MINI Paceman. Newly designed for the MINI Cooper and the MINI Cooper D Paceman , the 1. Star . They are also available in a two- colour design. MINIMALISM versions of these wheels are also available featuring tyres with reduced rolling resistance for reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels. Meanwhile, the MINI John Cooper Works Paceman features 1. The 2. 01. 7 MINI Countryman is Days Away - Here's What We Know. The highly anticipated next generation MINI Countryman will debut in less than two weeks. That’s the word from the inside as MINI gears up for the marketing preview of what will likely be the brand’s most important launch to date. Given this we wanted to round up what we know about MINI’s latest crossover to give you a sneak peek behind the curtain. When Can I Buy One? After the 2. 01. 7 MINI Countryman debuts online it’ll move on to the Frankfurt Motorshow in September. Sales will begin in Europe and the UK in November and December with the US market aiming for January 2. Clubman this year). What Models Will MINI Launch With? MINI will launch the Countryman in Cooper and Cooper S models day one with a diesel for European markets following months later. Unlike last time, all variants will be available with all wheel drive. In the US the launch will consist of the 1. Cooper and 1. 89 hp Cooper S – both will be available with All. How Big is This Thing? The 2. 01. 7 Countryman isn’t just a refresh but an entirely new car from the ground up. Because of that MINI has taken the time to go back to the drawing board to define a car that better meets the needs of owners. Because of that it’s both wider and longer than before with weight (likely) up slightly. We’ve been told it’ll be slightly taller than the current Countryman and slightly longer than the new Clubman. Looking at the data below you can imagine what that would look like. What’s New? Everything. Like the Clubman the new Countryman (code- named F6. BMW’s new UKL2 platform. It’s a longer and wider version of the same platform that underpins the F5. MINIs. The platform is both lighter and stronger than the previous chassis. What’s New With All. All wheel drive is all about priorities. If traction and safety is a priority over outright performance and efficiency, ALL4 should be paramount. In fact, performance has a good chance of being on par with the two wheel drive model and the MPG figure will likely only be marginally worse. This is partially due to the fact that the traditional ALL4 weight penalty has gone down to only 1. Furthermore, measures for reducing system- related losses and an energy- efficient operating strategy have made MPG loss much less of an issue. But enough of the high level. Power from the front drive to the rear axle is transferred by means of an angular gear (Power Take- Off) on the front differential and a two- part cardan shaft. The central component of the four- wheel drive system is an electro- hydraulically controlled multiple- disk clutch (Hang- On) inside the rear axle drive, which facilitates infinitely variable distribution of torque to the front and rear wheels. The idea is completely invisible engagement resulting in constant traction in any condition. The angular gear is mounted behind the engine on the automatic transmission and crankcase. The input shaft is a hollow shaft construction and directly connected to the front axle differential. In this way, part of the drive force is transferred from the differential basket to the cardan shaft via the hollow shaft, the crown wheel and the pinion shaft. The angular gear operates at a fixed gear ratio (1: 1. Reversal of transmission takes place in the rear axle drive so that the front and rear axle drive shafts both rotate at exactly the same speed. The multiple- disk clutch located in the rear axle drive (Hang- On) directs a proportion of torque to the rear wheels according to each driving situation, ensuring optimal power distribution between the front and rear. In extreme cases (e. In order to ensure maximum positioning accuracy, run- in behaviour and temperature influences are independently compensated, the system constantly adapting to ever changing operating conditions. We told you this is an improvement. As before, when extra traction isn. In order to make use of additional saving potentials, the system has a multiple- disk clutch with a spring- loaded Efficient valve, which lowers the oil level in the clutch and significantly reduces friction losses (oil splash losses). When required, the system takes only a fraction of a second to build up maximum operating pressure in the Efficient mode and thus deliver maximum torque to the rear wheels. In an example where a Countryman threatens to drift outwards over the front wheels (understeer), increased tractive force is supplied to the rear axle, allowing the vehicle to turn in more accurately. On the other hand, ALL4 directs excess force to the front wheels, should the rear of the vehicle threaten to swerve outwards. As a result, maximum four- wheel performance is available even before slippage occurs. Put simply, the updated system not only ensures best possible traction and safety in wet or snowy road conditions, but also enhances vehicle stability, cornering dynamics and ride comfort. Further, in driving situations where the interconnection of all four wheels is disadvantageous . Six years ago the US was on the verge of getting an R5. However due to the global economy meltdown the business case just didn. However this time things are different. The UKL platform from the beginning has been designed to accommodate the urea tank required for US diesels making modifications less expensive. We believe MINI is planning to bring the Countryman SD for 2. In US MPG figures that. While the UK testing procedures are a little less stringent, that. However if MINI is forced to choose one vehicle (due to costs) there. The 1. 5- litre BMW Twin. Power Turbo engine generates an output of 1. W/1. 36 hp together with a peak torque of 2. Nm (1. 62 lb- ft), with power relayed to the front wheels via a six- speed Steptronic transmission. The additional high- voltage generator on the front axle fulfils three different tasks: it boosts the combustion engine for brief periods with extra output of up to 1. W and some 1. 50 Nm (1. The electric motor is located above the rear axle, together with its two- speed transmission and the power electronics. It sends output of up to 6. W/8. 8 hp and maximum torque of 1. Nm (1. 22 lb- ft) through the rear wheels. MINI Clubman hybrid system. If that equation sounds familiar that. Its average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle for plug- in hybrid vehicles will be approximately two litres per 1. CO2 emissions of under 5. The range on electric power alone as measured in the EU test cycle will be 3. MINI Clubman hybrid. When Sport mode is selected with the Driving Experience Control switch, on the other hand, the combustion engine and electric motor operate in unison and are geared toward a sporty driving style. The high- voltage generator provides a boost effect at low engine revs and generates electricity that is stored directly in the high- voltage battery up to a charge level of around 5. Unlike the other BMW Plugin Hybrids, the capacity of the main load compartment in the Countryman plug- in hybrid prototype is identical to that of its conventional siblings. And there is still a storage compartment underneath the load compartment floor, as well. When will we see a hybrid? Based on sources we expect to see it sometime in 2.
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