MINI 5-Door Hardtop Video, First Look
Get used to big MINIs, as the new 5-Door Mini Hardtop has officially arrived, marked by its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
With a longer wheelbase and overall length increase the MINI 5-Door is now larger than the Toyota Yaris and Mazda2, but can finally fit five passengers. Trunk space has also grown by a half cubic foot for 13.1 total.
Two turbocharged engine choices will be available, a 1.5-liter three-cylinder with 134 HP and an impressive 162 lb-ft. of torque or a 189 HP and 207 lb-ft of torque 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
2014 Paris Motor Show Coverage
The 5-door hardtop will begin hitting dealerships soon with a starting price of $22,550 after destination charges while the Cooper S model comes in at $25,950.
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