The MINI Cooper E Classic arrives in Spain with a trim level designed to appeal to younger buyers

The arrival of the MINI Cooper E marks the brand’s entry into the purely electric segment. This model has been presented in four trim levels, all sharing common elements but aimed at different types of buyers. The Classic trim is designed to catch the attention of younger buyers.

This trim is available in colours that aim to emphasise the youthful style of the model. For example, the Sunny Side Yellow colour with black pillars, a white contrasting roof and white exterior mirror caps offers a look that can be very appealing to the younger buyer segment.

Inside, there is a synthetic leather upholstery made with Vescin, available in black or grey, with a perforated and herringbone pattern that adds personality. Other surfaces of the cabin are covered in a fabric woven in two colours, blue and black, which helps give a sophisticated image to the variant.

As for the rest of the design, there are not many novelties compared with other variants of the model. The traditional round headlights provide the image expected of a MINI, together with the new octagonal grille which, although adapted to the electric characteristics of the model, maintains the spirit of the brand over the years.

The size of the MINI Cooper makes it easy to get around the city and, in addition, it is very comfortable to park. The limited parking space in cities makes a compact car like this very practical. Another feature of this model is that buyers can choose from wheels ranging from 16 to 18 inches.

Same powertrain as the rest of the model

The battery powering the electric motor of the MINI Cooper E has a capacity of 40.7 kWh. With this figure, the range under the WLTP cycle is 305 kilometres. It can be charged at a maximum of 75 kW, allowing it to go from 10 to 80% of battery capacity in just 28 minutes.

As for the engine, this offers a power output of 135 kW, equivalent to 180 CV. Maximum torque is 290 Nm and is available from the outset, as in all electric models. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 7.3 seconds. The starting price of this entry-level variant is 35,970 euros.

But the MINI Cooper Classic is also available in the SE version. This offers a battery that provides a range of up to 400 kilometres and a motor with an output of 218 CV. The price of this variant starts in Spain at 39,570 euros.