Mini has updated its range of petrol
vehicles to make them more enjoyable to drive while also emitting fewer
emissions. As of July 2018, Mini will install particulate filters in all
petrol-powered versions of the Mini 3 door, Mini 5 door, Mini Convertible, Mini
Clubman, and Mini Countryman. The use of this
emission control allows all the vehicles to meet the requirements of the Europe
6d-TEMP emission standard. Diesel models have met this standard since March.
Also, Mini will introduce a
seven-speed Steptronic dual clutch transmission as an option on its models from
this month. Beyond offering all the expected features like start/stop, this
transmission can work alongside the navigation system to adapt the gear changes
to the route for maximum efficiency.
When the new models are outfitted with
this transmission, alongside the aforementioned particulate filter, fuel
efficiency improves. From July 2018, the Mini One Clubman and Mini Cooper Clubman
return a combined 5.7-liters per 100 km. The Mini Cooper S Clubman delivers
5.8-liters per 100 km while the Mini One Countryman sips 5.9-liters per 100 km,
as does the Mini Cooper Countryman. The Mini Cooper S Countryman is the most
fuel-hungry of the bunch, drinking 6.0-liters per 100 km.
Mini has also introduce a new
Connectivity Package for the Mini Clubman from July 2018. Included in this
package is an optional 8.8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, wireless charging,
and navigation. A 12-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system completes the
Connectivity Package. Last but not least is the introduction
of automatic driving lights control across the range.
