In 2024, the MINI model is poised for vital developments. Following a number of years of quite a few facelifts, the premium compact model is ready to introduce a completely new vary of autos. The previous 12 months supplied a glimpse of what’s to come back, showcasing the upcoming MINI Cooper electrical (J01), MINI Countryman (U25) (together with the JCW model), and providing a behind-the-scenes take a look at a combustion-powered Cooper. Notably, the electrical Cooper marks the ultimate MINI mannequin to characteristic a gasoline engine. With a transparent imaginative and prescient for the longer term, the model is dedicated to attaining full electrification by 2030, ushering in a brand new period with a next-generation automobile constructed on the Neue Klasse structure.

MINI Cooper F66 (3-door)

MINI will kick off the 12 months with manufacturing sequence of the inner combustion-powered MINI Cooper. The three-door F66 will begin manufacturing in March 2024 on the Oxford plant in England. There can be two fashions launching – a MINI Cooper C and Cooper S – however with solely the latter coming to the USA, no less than initially. The entry-level Cooper C can be powered by BMW’s 1.5 liter 3-cylinder B38 engine delivering 155 horsepower. The Cooper S strikes up in energy and in displacement. Powered by the two.0 liter four-cylinder B48, the Cooper S will ship round 200 horsepower.

In fact, the John Cooper Works model will reside on. The F66 MINI Cooper JCW will sit on the high of the rand, utilizing the identical B48 engine, however with round 228 horsepower. Naturally, it is going to include loads of visible upgrades and particular trims. All these Cooper fashions will proceed utilizing the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

MINI Cooper F65 (5-door)

July 2024 will deliver two further Cooper variants. The five-door F65 C and S will enter manufacturing Oxford with as soon as once more the Cooper S coming to the USA. The ability output must be equivalent to the three-door fashions: 155 horsepower and 200 hp, respectively. The MINI Cooper John Cooper Works (F65) received’t arrive till November 2024 and also will ship round 228 horsepower.

MINI Cooper F67 (Convertible)

In November, MINI may also start manufacturing of their F67 Cooper convertible fashions. There can be three completely different variants: F67 Cooper C (155 horsepower), S (200 horsepower) and JCW (228 horsepower). It’s unclear which Cooper F67 mannequin will come to the USA, however our bets go on the S or John Cooper Works variants.

MINI Countryman U25

All of us love a small and nimble MINI Cooper, however it will likely be the brand new Countryman U25 mannequin that can carry the torch in the USA. The third-generation Countryman is now extra mature, and definitely bigger in dimension, with a British-inspired design that can possible fulfill the wants of US clients. We’ve already seen the MINI Countryman within the electrical variant and we’ll quickly have an opportunity to drive.

Manufacturing of the brand new Countryman will kick off manufacturing in March 2024. There are at least 5 variants launching on the similar time: MINI Countryman C (167 hp), Countryman D (TBD), Countryman E (204 hp), Countryman SE (313 hp), Countryman S (218 hp in Europe / 241 hp in America), and the John Cooper Works (296 hp in Europe / 312 hp in America). All of the diesel and gasoline-powered Countrymans will use the 7-speed DCT. All MINI Countryman fashions can be manufactured in Leipzig, Germany.

Launched as Mannequin 12 months 2025 in the USA, the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 will begin at $45,200 whereas the MINI Countryman S ALL4 has an MSRP of $38,900. The 2024 MINI Countryman JCW variant can be constructed alongside the common third-generation Countryman variations in Leipzig, Germany. Manufacturing for the US market is scheduled to kick off in March 2024, with sellers anticipated to get the primary automobiles in early Might. Pricing begins at $46,900, plus $995 in vacation spot and dealing with charges.

MINI Cooper Electrical (J01)

Whereas MINI’s advertising and marketing workforce loves to emphasise their dedication to combustion engines, no less than for the brief time period, the main target of the model can be on electro-mobility. There can be two variants of the MINI Cooper J01 electrical: E and S. An electrical MINI Cooper John Cooper Works is deliberate as nicely, however no technical specs can be found at the moment. All electrical Coopers are manufactured at Highlight Automotive’s plant in China, a three way partnership between Nice Wall Motor and BMW. So far as technical specs are involved, the 2024 MINI Cooper E has an electrical motor producing 184 horsepower (135 kilowatts) and an instantaneous torque of 290 Newton meters (213 pound-feet). Step as much as the SE variant and the output grows to 218 hp (160 kW) and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft).

Keep on with the Cooper E and also you’ll get a 40.7-kWh battery with sufficient vitality for a most vary of 190 miles (305 kilometers) within the WLTP check cycle. Step as much as the Cooper SE and the battery is upgraded to a 54.2-kWh pack with juice for 250 miles (402 kilometers).

The J01 MINI Cooper Electrical variants received’t initially come to the USA. MINI plans to shift a few of its manufacturing to Oxford in 2026 and that’s after we will possible see them in the USA as nicely.