Next generation (J01) MINI Cooper revealed

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It looks like the infotainment system was not functional on this display model; just cycled through still images when the ‘experiences’ toggle was … toggled.
 
Weight of the larger-battery SE (~1600 kgs) is around 380 lbs more than the current SE. And the smaller-battery E (~1500 kgs) is around 160 lbs more than the current SE. For context, the existing SE is about 430 lbs heavier than the gas-powered version.

Also, the heart-shaped watermelon basketball backboards … same shape as the logo on the ‘experiences’ toggle, it seems.
 
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The power and torque numbers of the bigger-batteried J01 SE don't show a significant increase in torque-to-weight ratio compared to the F56 SE, while the E's is almost unchanged. What a missed opportunity.
 
SameGuy said:
The power and torque numbers of the bigger-batteried J01 SE don't show a significant increase in torque-to-weight ratio compared to the F56 SE, while the E's is almost unchanged. What a missed opportunity.
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The 0-60 time does improve by about 0.5 seconds, though, so it’s not a wash. And there is a JCW version coming in the future.
 
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fishbert said:
The 0-60 time does improve by about 0.5 seconds, though, so it’s not a wash. And there is a JCW version coming in the future.
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I expected a much quicker time to 60. Maybe MINI is being overly conservative, like the were when they rated our SEs at 0-60 in 6.9 seconds.
 
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the existing SE is about 430 lbs heavier than the gas-powered version.
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Is it really that much? Wow.

I guess that goes to show you the advantage of an EV in terms of acceleration from a stop. Despite having similar peak power and torque as the ICE version, the SE is clearly quicker 0-60 (despite what MINI says) even though it is about 15% heavier. F=ma, baby!
 
 
CuriousGeorge said:
Apologies for my laziness, but did any of those reviews indicate whether the moon roof opens or not? I have seen conflicting information previously.
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It's a non-opening glass roof with extra ambient lighting and a retractable opaque headliner (mesh for F56). The ambient lighting is only visible when the headliner is retracted.
 
SameGuy said:
I've seen quotes all over the map, from 2870 lbs in the UK up to our 3140 (or so). The ICE S curb weight is listed at 2948 lbs.
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I recall @insightman pondering the actual weight and suggesting that he'd weigh his if the opportunity arose. However, I assume that never happened...has anyone else actually weighed an SE?
 
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