Home | News | Road Tests Mini's Diesel Is Just Months Away Home > News > Mini 20th March, 2009 Australia’s most fuel efficient car available: 3.9 litres per 100 km Australia’s lowest CO2 emitting car available: 104 g/km CO2 (Bbut will yield to Ford Fiesta diesel by the end of the year 240 Nm of torque with 260 Nm available during “Overboost” Priced from $33,750 (RRP) When the new Mini Cooper D goes on sale in May this year it will become Australia’s most fuel efficient car on the market. Upon its arrival, not only will Mini reset the fuel consumption benchmark with 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres it will set a new benchmark with regard to CO2 emissions, emitting just 104 g/km, the lowest of any vehicle on the road. However, this result will be exceeded by the new Ford Fiesta diesel when it is released in late 2009. Priced from $33,750 (RRP) the new Mini Cooper D also comes to market attractively priced compared to some more expensive hybrid models. “For the first time in Australia, buyers will be able to buy an extremely fuel efficient car, with very low emissions, without having to sacrifice excitement and performance,” says Justin Hocevar, national manager Mini. “With the Mini Cooper D, Australians can have their cake and eat it too.” “Thanks to Minimalism, Australians buyers do not have to forgo typical Mini levels of driving fun, premium quality and safety and a host of personalisation opportunities when they decide to purchase Australia’s most efficient car,” says Hocevar. The new Mini Cooper D demonstrates the great potential of modern diesel engines. It produces fewer CO2 emissions than hybrid cars on sale in Australia, yet provides very perky performance from its 1.6-litre turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder engine. The Mini Cooper D comes with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, and a six-speed automatic transmission is available as an option for $2,350. Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation in Denmark, WA ..... more The Mini Cooper D is also fitted with several Minimalism features (Mini’s version of BMW EfficientDynamics), including the Auto Start Stop function which means the engine switches itself off in traffic jams or at the lights, instead of idling, wasting fuel. Further Minimalism features are Brake Energy Regeneration, previously only available on the BMW M3, and a Shift Point Display that prompts the driver to make upshifts at the most economical time. In addition, the Mini Cooper D has a streamlined underbody aerodynamic panel for reduced drag, and on-demand functioning ancillaries, such as Electric Power Assisted Steering, a switchable water pump, and volume flow regulated oil pump. All these features serve to reduce fuel consumption. The 80 kW diesel engine delivers 240 Nm of torque between 1,750 rpm and 2,000 rpm, 70 per cent of which is available at just 1,250 rpm. This is the third turbocharged Mini engine, joining the petrol-fuelled Mini Cooper S and Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works models, both of which feature twin scroll turbocharging. Like the Mini Cooper S engines, the light weight (123.5 kg) Mini Cooper D engine also offers a torque “Overboost” feature. This injection of an extra 20 Nm of grunt punts peak torque to 260 Nm at short notice, for even swifter overtaking. In addition to incredible fuel economy, the Mini Cooper D delivers very low exhaust emissions of carbon dioxide. The combined cycle fuel consumption figure is a miserly 3.9-litres per 100 km, with only 104 g/km of CO2 emitted. Never before has a Mini been so economical and low on emissions - and never before has so much driving fun been available combined with such low fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels. With a maximum range of 1,025 km from a tank, a Mini Cooper D could comfortably travel from Sydney to Melbourne without refuelling its 40-litre tank. The 1.6 litre four-cylinder power unit has common rail direct injection (operating at 1,600 bar) and a turbocharger that uses variable turbine geometry which ensures perfectly matched power delivery at all engine speeds, and extremely responsive performance. The turbocharger was developed specifically for the Mini Cooper D. The degree of turbo-boost is increased at higher speeds for more power and performance, giving the new engine superior torque all the way to the red line, thus enhan­cing its sporty character. Pre­cisely controlled injectors ensure a super smooth multiple-injection process for each operating cycle, enhancing engine refinement. The six intake ducts in the new injectors are only 0.135 mm in diameter, and the combustion chambers have been optimised in their shape and dimensions to prevent unwanted turbulence and maintain a smooth and consistent combustion pro­cess. This extremely precise fuel injection process minimises both fuel consumption and emissions from the start. The exhaust system is fitted with a particulates filter and meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. The Mini Cooper D Hardtop is identified externally via a more 'muscular' curve to the power dome on the bonnet to accommodate larger induction plumbing-work. A large intake below the bumper, which feeds air to the heat exchanger, has a unique patterned grille, and is bisected by a slim, body coloured bar. As with all Mini models, the Mini Cooper D customer will be able to customise their very own vehicle with a multitude of interior and exterior trim and colour options. The full range of Mini factory and dealer fit accessories will also be available. Recommended Retail Price (RRP): Mini Cooper D  from $33,750 Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more More Mini News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2009   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.