One of the most enjoyable cars to drive, of recent times, has to be Mini’s racy new Coupe. Distinctive and almost life-like, the quirky Mini Cooper Coupe has happy looks tinged with aggression. Its low front air dam and high back end add to the car’s exceptional looks.

The Mini Coupe demands to be driven the moment you slip inside. Sporty leather seats snugly embrace you; a small leather covered steering wheel fits perfectly in your hands; clear instrumentation looks good rimmed with silver and hinted with blue lighting; and it’s the view out over the Coupe bonnet that sets the heart running. But when you fire up the engine, it’s the sporty tone that lets you know you are inside a very special little car.

You have plenty of items to keep your journey fun for yourself and any other occupants lucky enough to be onboard. Great sounds come from a premium audio system which can be controlled from your steering wheel. Speaking of a multi-function steering wheel, the steering wheel also has controls for the cars speed limiter and onboard telephone. If you’re anything like my eldest son, then you’re going to be into the latest i-phones and mp3 players. Mini have also equipped their vehicles with the ability to play i-pod technology through the car’s sound system. Electric seats and powered windows are also part of the luxury feature list.

But really, if you’re a lover of fine cars, then the Mini Coupe’s raw performance talents are going to be what gets you. The Mini Coupe is a superb handler of any type of road. Sitting neutrally on the road, the cornering lines can be picked off perfectly. Speed can be gathered very quickly through the corners and down the straights. With a top speed of 228 km/h and a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 7.0 seconds, this is small Coupe that goes as good as it looks!

Safety is a Mini Coupe specialty. Active safety features offer leading-edge technology that ensures that you can drive confidently and safely all the time. Automatic stability control is linked with traction control to prevent the front wheels from spinning. Optimum braking behaviour is assured – and the Mini Coupe bites predictably and powerfully time after time. The four disc brakes, an anti-lock braking system, and a clever cornering brake control system work some magic in both wet and dry conditions. Electronic brakeforce distribution is great for those emergency braking situations. Brake assist speeds up the process, enabling maximum braking pressure in order to pull up in the shortest distance possible. Of course, the dynamic stability control aids the beautiful feel of the Mini Coupe on the road. This car always feels so good to drive.

Passive safety is important, too. You’ll find your snazzy Mini Coupe has six airbags as standard. These include airbags for the driver and front passenger which protect the head and upper body during a head-on collision. Side and head airbags reduce the risk of injuries to the head, chest and pelvic regions during side-on impact. Premium results in ANCAP and EURO NCAP safety tests have given any of the Mini cars lots of kudos.

Drive a Mini Cooper Coupe today, and live the experience.

The current model series includes the:

• Mini Cooper Coupe

For any more information on the Mini Coupe, or for that matter any other new car, contact one of our friendly consultants on 1300 303 181. If you’d like some fleet discount pricing (yes even for private buyers!), we can submit vehicle quotes requests out to our national network of Mini dealers and come back with pricing within 24 hours. Private Fleet – car buying made easy!

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