Is it going to be available in the U.S. next year? What kind of gas milage does it get? I'm crossing my fingers it gets to N. America.
2007-06-24 08:00:59 · 3 answers · asked by aviator.4.life 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
The diesel version of the MINI has been sold in most countries (Not USA) for a number of years. The 2007 diesel will not only have a new uprated motor in base form but will also be sold with the ‘high performance’ Cooper turbo-diesel enhancements. Under the bonnet lies the PSA Peugeot-Citroen 1.6-litre engine.
The MINI Cooper D has an average fuel economy of 64.2 MPG and produces 110bhp and 177lb/ft of torque. Acceleration is moderate at 9.9 seconds (62MPH) with a top speed of 121mph.
Unfortunately, there're no plans now to introduce this vehicle to the US.
2007-06-29 08:21:42 · answer #1 · answered by Snowie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubtful. The lackluster 0-60 performance won't go over well in the US. UK fuel consumption tests say the Mini-d gets between about 31-64 Miles per imperial gallon. US gallons are slightly smaller. The EPA test is different too so you can't directly compare the fuel economy.
BMW will be testing the US market with the X5 diesel and 335sd. If those sell well they may bring more diesels to the US for 2009.
The USA will be getting the Mini Clubman in 2008. It is scheduled to make its US debut at the Los Angles auto show.
2007-06-29 13:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by andrew*debbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately America still preferes wasteland creating hybrids over clean diesels. The MiniD will not be coming here any time soon.
2007-06-28 17:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by sakotgrimes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋