KenL
25th April 2011, 06:56 PM
Full article here: http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/267136/mini_cooper_sd_diesel_hot_hatch_review.html
"What’s it like to drive?
It has an extra 26lb ft compared to the Cooper D, at an identical 1750rpm, while maximum torque stretches an extra 450rpm to 2700rpm. That results in a 0-62mph time that’s over half a second quicker, yet in truth the car doesn’t feel substantially brisker. There’s an obvious improvement in performance, but perhaps not enough to warrant Cooper S badging."]
This really sums up for me how this car is NOT worth the money. I know I have not driven it but on paper at least is has way less outright performance than a "real" S and is £750 more expensive.
The real shocker for me is that it is a whopping £2750 more than a Cooper D which only has ~30 bhp less.
So, if my next MINI is a diesel, I really doubt it would be one of these!
"What’s it like to drive?
It has an extra 26lb ft compared to the Cooper D, at an identical 1750rpm, while maximum torque stretches an extra 450rpm to 2700rpm. That results in a 0-62mph time that’s over half a second quicker, yet in truth the car doesn’t feel substantially brisker. There’s an obvious improvement in performance, but perhaps not enough to warrant Cooper S badging."]
This really sums up for me how this car is NOT worth the money. I know I have not driven it but on paper at least is has way less outright performance than a "real" S and is £750 more expensive.
The real shocker for me is that it is a whopping £2750 more than a Cooper D which only has ~30 bhp less.
So, if my next MINI is a diesel, I really doubt it would be one of these!