5-door MINI Hatch hatchback. 3rd generation, restyled in 2018
MINI Hatch is a front-wheel drive 3 or 5-door 5-seater B-class hatchback, which has been produced since 2001 under the MINI trademark, under the auspices of the German concern BMW. In 2021, the third generation of the hatchback is available in the Israeli market both after the 2018 restyling and re-updated in 2021.
5-door 5-seater hatchback 2018 model year has the following dimensions: length is 4005 mm, width is 1727 mm, height is 425 mm, wheelbase is 2567 mm. Trunk volume is 278/941 liters. It is longer and slightly taller than its ‘three-door’ sibling, as well as with an increased wheelbase.
Distinctive features
The third generation of the popular MINI Hatch has been updated in 2018. The 3-door hatchback premiered in the fall of 2013 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In mid-2014, the British company introduced a 5-door version, which became available for the model for the first time in history. Both cars are built on the UKL1 front-wheel drive platform developed by the BMW Group. The five-door MINI Hatch visually copied the design of the 3-door model. However, the car has become slightly taller and longer, with an increased wheelbase. The increase in size has made the new Mini Cooper Hatch 5D more spacious in the cabin, and the luggage compartment has increased by 67 liters.
The 2018/2019 MINI Hatch 5-door hatchback is attracted by its exterior, the car will definitely not get lost on the road and will invariably attract attention. The car is very maneuverable on the road, comfortable for trips out of town, and it is almost ideal in urban conditions. Due to its compact size, it fits easily into any corners, so it requires a minimum of parking space.
Updated in 2018, the 5-door MINI Hatch received a hexagonal radiator grille with black edging, vertical air intakes in the corners of the front bumper, imitation of vents in the rear bumper, an LED element in the fog lights, and a different shape of the side mirrors. Inside, there is a new multifunctional leather-trimmed steering wheel, a digital display instead of the traditional instrument cluster, and a different button design.
Modifications
The 2018/2019 5-door hatchback comes to Israel with gasoline engines. All models are front-wheel drive. Versions:
- 1.5 Mini One: 3-cylinder 1.5-liter turbo engine with 102 hp. and a 7-speed automated manual transmission included; acceleration time from 0 km/h to 100 km/h is 10.2-10.5 seconds, maximum speed is 192-195 km/h depending on the trim version.
- 1.5 Mini Cooper: Same 3-cylinder 1.5-liter turbo engine, but boosted to 136 hp. plus a 7-speed automated manual transmission; acceleration time from 0 km/h to 100 km/h is 7.8-8.1 seconds, maximum speed is 207-210 km/h depending on the trim version.
- 2.0 Mini Cooper S: 4-cylinder 2.0-liter turbo engine with 192 hp. paired with a 7-speed automated manual transmission; acceleration time from 0 km/h to 100 km/h is 6.7-6.8 seconds, depending on the trim version, the maximum possible speed is 235 km/h.
Trim versions
The 2019/2020 MINI Hatch 5-door hatchback is available in several trim levels. All come standard with 6 airbags, power steering and a variety of electronic assistants, including antilock braking and stabilization systems, brake assist and traction control, collision avoidance and lane keeping control. All models, except Salt and Urban, have a drive mode selection system. Convenient multimedia installation with Bluetooth, audio system, interior lighting, leather steering wheel, air conditioning or 2-zone climate control, multifunction steering wheel, keyless access, engine start from a button are also included in the basic options of the new hatchback. Top configurations, Chili and Pepper S, are very similar, boasting a two-tone body with roof rails, leather interior, front sports seats, cruise control, electrically folding mirrors, LED headlights. But Chili also has a panoramic roof.
