Mini Roadster

Just like the eye catching exterior design, the interior is equally convincing. In Mini Roadster, there's one thing certainly shouldn't be left by the wayside in the process and i.e. the available space. The sporty theme of the car is accentuated by the lightweight body hugging seats fabricated with top notch materials that is bound to leave you awestruck. All the controls inside the car have been positioned ergonomically which gives you swift and intuitive access to all the features. Numerous storage compartments have been provided for the passengers to stow their knick-knacks alongwith the appreciable boot space which measures 240 litres.

Mini Roadster has got enchanting looks all over the exteriors. The outside has got nearly everything perfectly right; from a futuristic front to sporty and dynamic side profile coupled with the elegant fabric top. The extroverted silhouette alongwith the flat rake of the windshield and the integrated spoiler connotes athleticism. Mini Roadster comes employed with 15 inch, 16 inch and 17 inch dark finish alloy wheels available in many enchanting designs that embody dynamism even when the car is standing still. The car comes in mini vehicles category which is quite evident from its dimensions which, across all the variants, ranges from 3728-3758 mm x 1683 mm x 1384-1391 mm (L x W x H) and the wheelbase provided measures 2467 mm which is appreciable.

Mini Roadster is available in 3 variants namely Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works and all these variants are powered by a 1.6 litre petrol engine. What the sporty 2 seater doesn't stint on is its exceptional performance in every torque range. The maximum power delivered across all the 3 variants ranges from 90 kW at 6000 rpm to 155 kW at 6000 rpm while the peak torque ranges from 160 Nm at 4250 rpm to 280 Nm at 1850-5600 rpm. No matter whether the car is demanding pure performance or just cruising, Mini roadster doesn't consume more fuel than the required quantity. The car can deliver an exceptional mileage of 16.6 kmpl which is quite appreciable. The agile character of the car simply responds perfectly to the accelerator. John Cooper Works Roadster can attain 0-100 km/hr mark in mere 6.7 seconds and can clock a top speed of 237 km/hr which is quite a laudable figure for a car of this segment.

With the combination of a single joint spring strut front axle and a multiple control arm rear axle, Mini Roadster is bound to offer you a sporty yet effortless drive. The wheels have been incorporated with highly efficient disc brakes which work in harmony with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) to ensure you have optimum braking performance in any situation. The British engineers have been quite vigilant regarding the safety of passengers and have equipped the car with copious safety features like 6 standard airbags, Dynamic Stability Control, the rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function and the advanced roll-over bars ensuring the occupants that they are sitting in one of the safest strongholds.

Verdict:

Sleek, dynamic and melodiously rewarded interiors, Mini Roadster is a perfect companion 365 days a year. Its dynamic agility, a low centre of gravity and high performance engines gives the riders an air of pure roadster feeling.