MINI Cooper SE Launched at Rs 47.20 Lakhs in India

MINI Cooper 3-Door SE has been introduced at a price tag of Rs 47.20 lakhs in India

Available as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), MINI 3-Door Cooper SE has been launched in India having a starting price tag of Rs 47.20 lakhs. Prior to this price announcement, the British marquee had already stopped pre-launch bookings for the vehicle due to the overwhelming response on the allotted units. As a result, the MINI Cooper SE currently stands sold out with deliveries slated to begin in March 2022. For those of you looking to purchase this new electric vehicle there is good news as the company intends to reopen bookings for the new batch of cars next month. They can be booked exclusively on the MINI Online Shop.

Celebrating 10 years of existence in India, MINI has introduced the Cooper SE in the all-important premium electric vehicle segment. It is offered in four colour options namely Midnight Black, White Silver, Moonwalk Grey and British Racing Green. The exterior profile carries forward the traditional MINI silhouette however to differentiate the electric car from the standard MINI Cooper, there are a few design elements thrown into the package. For example the front grille is blanked-out offering a New ‘E’ badge giving it an overall sleek look. The round LED headlamps & Union Jack-themed tail lights add character while the front & rear bumpers have been reworked to provide it a distinctive feel. Move to the sides and there are asymmetrical 17-inch alloy wheels with yellow touches given to them.

The cabin of 2022 MINI Cooper SE provides a combination of cloth and leatherette upholstery in Black Pearl/ Carbon Black trim. There is also a new Nappa leather wrapped steering wheel which offers less buttons and more function to the driver. Inclusion of a new 5-inch digital multifunction instrument display in black panel design further enhances the overall in-house experience. Plus there is an 8.8-inch high-resolution touchscreen infotainment system that provides Bluetooth connectivity, wireless charging, Apple CarPlay, Harman Kardon Hi-Fi speaker system and more. Ambient lighting is also available in this hatchback. The safety equipment list comprises front passenger airbags, Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control, crash sensor, Anti-Lock Braking System, Cornering Brake Control, run-flat tyres and a rear-view camera.

Featuring a 32.6 kWh battery pack, the MINI Cooper SE produces a maximum power output of 184 bhp with 270 Nm of peak torque. It is said that the car can accelerate from 0 – 100 kilometres in just 7.3 seconds and has a range of 270 kilometres on a single charge. The car can be recharged via a 50 kW DC charger from 0 - 80 percent in just 36 minutes while a 11 kW AC charger takes 2 hours 30 minutes for 0 – 80 percent charge. As for the 2.3 kW AC charger, it will take 9 hours 43 minutes for 0 - 80 percent charge.