2014 MINI Cooper Teased Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut
The next-generation MINI is expected to make its public debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the British automaker has released a new video teasing it.
Built on a new front-wheel-drive platform, the 2014 MINI has been spied in recent months and will make its actual debut at the Oxford plant where it’s built. Under the hood, the new MINI will feature a 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engine while the high-performance variants will get a new turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant from BMW.
2014 MINI Cooper to Make LA Auto Show Debut
The 2014 MINI Cooper S with its 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbo engine will have 192 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque, while a short-term overboost feature will kick torque up to 222 lb-ft. The 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engine will have 136 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque with the overboost feature bumping it up to 170 lb-ft. Lastly, a diesel powerplant will be available in the form of a 1.5-liter, three-cylinder with 116 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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