MINI Cooper SE launched in India at Rs. 47 lakh
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BMW-owned luxury brand MINI has launched its Cooper SE hatchback in India. It is up for grabs in a single, fully-loaded variant. As for the highlights, the car has an eye-catching design and a luxurious cabin with several tech-based features. It runs on an electric powertrain and promises a range of up to 270km on a single charge.
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Why does this story matter?
The MINI Cooper SE is a hit in the Indian market. Bookings for its first batch (comprising 30 units) had started in October 2021 and all the models were reserved within a few days. The car has made its way to our shores as a completely built unit (CBU) and it is a decent addition to the luxury four-wheeler segment.
Exteriors
The car has oval headlights and 17-inch wheels
MINI Cooper SE has a bonnet with a vent, a large hexagonal grille, oval-shaped LED headlamps, and a black roof. It is flanked by blacked-out B-pillars, yellow-accented ORVMs, and 17-inch alloy wheels. A roof-mounted antenna and LED taillights grace the rear section. The car is offered in British Racing Green IV Metallic, Moonwalk Gray, Midnight Black Metallic, and White Silver Metallic shades.
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It has a top-speed of 150km/h
The MINI Cooper SE packs an electric motor linked to a 32.6kWh battery pack. The setup puts out a combined output of 181hp/270Nm and allows the vehicle to hit a top-speed of 150km/h, sprint from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds, and deliver a range of 270km.
Interiors
The hatchback gets a panoramic sunroof and a 360-degree-view camera
The MINI Cooper SE has a luxurious cabin, featuring an electric parking brake, a panoramic sunroof, sports seats, a Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a Harman Kardon music system. It houses a 5.5-inch colored driver's display and an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Apple CarPlay. The safety of the passengers is ensured by multiple airbags and a 360-degree-view camera.
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MINI Cooper SE: Pricing and availability
In India, the MINI Cooper SE carries a price-tag of Rs. 47.2 lakh (ex-showroom). The first batch of the electric hatchback has been sold out here and deliveries will commence from March onward.