Mini launches entry-entry-level First Cooper abroad
by Michael Harley (RSS feed) on Jul 17th, 2009 at 6:35PM
2009 MINI First - Click above for high-res image gallery A new MINI is rolling out in the U.K., and it is designed to be the brand's most affordable model. It's called the "MINI First," and the two-door is only available in hatchback form. The standard powerplant is a 1.4-liter, 75 horsepower four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. Its claimed 0-62 mph time of 13.2 seconds won't make it first away from the light, but it will be passing quite a few petrol stations with a combined fuel consumption of 53.3 miles-per-gallon. Starting at £10,950 (or about $17,950... Read More
