New 90 hp MINI One D debuts in Europe this fall with 60.3 mpg (U.S.) on EU test
MINI One D - click above for high res image gallery
In North America, the Cooper represents the entry point to the MINI lineup, but Europeans have always had the option of the MINI One. Until now however, the MINI One has used gasoline engines. That will be changing come September when the MINI One D goes on sale with a 90 hp version of the 1.6-liter four cylinder diesel that is already available in the Cooper D. The Cooper D is rated at 108 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque while the One D drops that to 159 lb-ft. On the EU driving cycle the One D is rated at 60.3 mpg (U.S.) combined with CO2 emissions of just 104 g/km. When we tested the MINI Cooper D last year, we averaged 47 mpg in brisk driving. The lower output engine gives leisurely acceleration of 11.5 seconds to 62 mph, but that should meet most people's needs. The One D gets brake energy regeneration for reduced parasitic losses and auto start-stop to prevent idling.
Gallery: 2010 MINI One D
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Gearing up for an ideal start: The MINI One D. New entry-level model combines pulling power with enhanced economy. Market launch scheduled for September 2009.
* 02.07.2009
Munich. The MINI model family is set to welcome another new arrival. A new entry-level diesel model will be launched in September 2009 and promises to deliver exceptionally economical driving fun. The MINI One D showcases the qualities of its state-of-the-art diesel engine as part of an attractive entry-level package. The drive system is based on the 1.6-litre diesel engine from the MINI Cooper D. Featuring a turbocharger and common rail direct injection, the new version of this four-cylinder unit develops peak output of 66 kW/90 hp and maximum torque of 215 Nm. Like the petrol-driven MINI One, the new MINI One D provides a particularly economical entry point into the world of the MINI brand, which is defined by driving fun and premium quality.
Instantaneous pulling power and impressively low fuel consumption are also keynote attributes of the MINI One D. Its 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine features common rail direct injection technology and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, which ensures optimum power development through the entire engine speed range. Boasting an exceptionally lightweight aluminium construction, this four-cylinder diesel powerplant develops 66 kW/90 hp at 4,000 rpm and sources its peak torque of 215 Nm from as low down as 1, 750 rpm. The MINI One D completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds and hits a top speed of 182 km/h.
The new MINI One D is also fitted as standard with a diesel particulate filter and numerous efficiency-enhancing measures, which make an effective contribution to reducing fuel consumption and emissions. These include Brake Energy Regeneration – which concentrates power generation for the on-board power supply on periods when the car is braking and coasting – and the Auto Start Stop Function, which switches off the engine when the car stops at traffic lights or a junction. The MINI One D also comes with a Shift Point Display, which advises the driver of a good time to change gear to ensure efficient driving. The average fuel consumption of the MINI One D in the EU test cycle is 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres, while CO2 emissions stand at 104 grams per kilometre.
A precise six-speed manual gearbox makes every burst of acceleration in the new diesel model a genuine pleasure. As with all the brand's models, the drive is sent to the front wheels of the MINI One D and – like its siblings – a central feature of its character is the go-kart feeling typical of the brand. This delightfully agile handling is underpinned by a combination of a McPherson spring-strut front axle construction, multi-link rear suspension and Electrical Power Steering (EPS). Speed-sensitive steering assistance guarantees both low steering forces when parking and precise responses at motorway speeds. In addition, EPS also enhances the efficiency of the car; the electric motor is only active, and therefore only uses energy, when steering assistance is required or desired by the driver. Among the safety features on board the MINI One D are front airbags and side head/thorax airbags, and all four seats are fitted with three-point inertia-reel seat belts. All restraint systems are controlled by a central safety electronics system complete with sensors, and are applied as required by the type and intensity of the collision.
The standard equipment of the new entry-level diesel MINI matches that of the MINI One and its appearance likewise shows parallels with its petrol-driven equivalent. The MINI One D also has its roof in body colour, while its model-specific take on the typically MINI hexagonal radiator grille stands out from the other model variants with a chrome surround and black cross louvres. Like the MINI One, the MINI One D also has black mirror caps and a black boot lid handle, and the chromed tailpipe is the same as that on the exhaust system of the MINI Cooper D.
The market launch of the new entry-level diesel variant adds further to the variety of the MINI model range. In addition to the two diesel models – the MINI One D and MINI Cooper D – customers can also choose from the petrol-driven MINI One, MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S, and the particularly sports-oriented MINI John Cooper Works. All models are built according to the strict quality standards of the BMW Group at the MINI plant in Oxford. The MINI One D is also available with the extensive selection of optional extras and accessories which allow every MINI to become a personalised one-off example of its kind.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
guyledouche 1:41PM (7/02/2009)
UUGGHH, I am so sick of hearing/reading about all of the great cars that EVERY other country is getting access to except for the US. I don't think I am alone either. It seems like their market research regarding what American want has some serious holes in it.
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Steve 2:28PM (7/02/2009)
This is where profit over what people want created a bad US car product... I doubt that the US car makers still care what people want. They say they know what we want but they still make and will continue to make a poor product. The foreign car makers deliver what people want and take care in the engineering of their product. I still will not buy an American made car!
Stew 10:25PM (7/06/2009)
Well, sadly it isn't what people want. Year to date do you know what vehicle has the #1 sales position? Incredibly the Ford F-series. The #3 position? Chevy Silverado, which barely lost out to the Camry.
http://online.wsj.com/mdc/public/page/2_3022-autosales.html
Amazingly people are still buying more trucks than nearly every other vehicle.
Stew
steve 1:51PM (7/02/2009)
No mention of any plans to bring this to the US, even after yesterdays post about how well the VW TDI is doing. You have to wonder what it is that really drives decisions in the auto industry to sell any particular model in the US market?
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meme 1:52PM (7/02/2009)
Pretty impressive. That One D will have about the same CO2 emissions as the old Prius. I'm sure the non-CO2 emissions will tend to be much worse, but still, nice CO2 numbers.
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Throwback 1:58PM (7/02/2009)
I guess the Cooper D would cost much more than the Cooper so dealers are saying no. Or it could be the D won't pass our emissions tests.
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eto 2:20PM (7/02/2009)
Pretty good info on the One D. I would love to see the Cooper D make it stateside.
RE: Diesel MINIs per Motoringfile:
http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/06/05/are-vws-diesel-sales-in-the-us-making-mini-re-think-their-diesel-plans/
We know that MINI USA is very interested in getting diesels in the US market. The roadblock has always been cost. Now that roadblock may be slowly eroding away. Recently we reported that MINI’s US diesel plans are back on the table. Based on sources this is due to several reasons. For one the lowering cost of diesel fuel has helped tremendously. Secondly the sharing of BMW’s 2.0L diesel engine (currently powering the 1 and 3 series outside the US) that is destined for the updated R55 and R56 platform could help the cause as well. If BMW federalizes the engine for use in 1 and 3 series in the US (not that unlikely since the passing of the EPA’s new efficiency mandate), MINI’s costs for using the power-plant go down considerably.
Now comes potentially another reason for MINI USA to push the diesel option. VW is reporting that over 36% of all Jetta (Bora outside the US) sales in May were diesel. That’s almost 4,000 diesel cars sold in one month alone. Not impressive in Europe but quite eye-opening for the US market.
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Bip-D-Bo 3:55PM (7/02/2009)
They don't sell it in America because people won't buy it! Sure it gets great gas milage, but Americans won't put down the bucks for an new expensive diesel car if it only has 90hp. The lowest hp sold here is probably the Honda Fit @108 hp, and that car goes for half the price what this Cooper would go for. The USA is the land of cheap gas and big engines. If you want to sell cars in the USA that have good milage, they better be able to get out of the way of quick, and they can't be so small that you're afraid to drive next to a Hummer. I'm tired of reading bloggers reference horrible preformance and say, "but that should meet most people's needs." Driving is about more than transportation.
Noz 5:44PM (7/02/2009)
Indeed...all you need to do is look at the pathetically inefficient list of cars of past and even present still being sold and driven in this country to understand how backward-a#% people are here:
http://www.edmunds.com/industry-car-news/cash-for-clunkers-eligible-vehicles.html
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