2014 MINI Cooper: Decreasingly English!

The new MINI is 114 mm longer.

It may be more and more German, but its heart is still British!

The third-generation MINI is increasingly approaching subcompact size.

The trunk capacity is 50 litres bigger than before.

As for the loading capacity, it still ain’t a minivan but it’s better than it used to be!

MINI much?

The basic Cooper comes with a 134-hp 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine.

This MINI’s engine (three cylinders, 1.5 litres) can also be found in the fantastic BMW i8.

Esthetically, the front end is undoubtedly the part that has undergone the most changes, including a much larger new grille.

The headlights can be ordered with LED lamps.

The taillights are bigger than before.

Front-wheel drive: no change there.

Speakers in the central armrest.

The finish and quality of the materials are better than the previous generation.

The dashboard has undergone the biggest changes.

The MINI’s signature oversize round gauge now includes an 8.8-inch screen.

Heads Up Display.

There’s more room in the back seats.

You won’t need a key to start a MINI: just push this small lever and prepare to fall in love.