Images: Mini R56.I Cooper (2007-10)
Released in March 2007, the Mini R56 Series I (R56.I) Cooper was a small, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Cowley, England, the front-wheel drive R56.I Cooper was initially available with naturally aspirated and turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engines (the Cooper and Cooper S, respectively). The range was subsequently expanded with the John Cooper Works (2008) and Cooper D (2009)… Read full Mini R56 Cooper review
Images: Mini R56.II Cooper (2010-13)
Released in October 2010, the Mini R56 Series II (R56.II) Cooper range introduced additional standard features, a subtle facelift and improved fuel economy for the Cooper D. The Mini R56.II Cooper could be identified by its revised headlights and side indicators, new front bumper with lower air intake and larger deformation zones (for improved pedestrian safety), restyled front and rear fog lights, revised rear bumper and LED tail-light clusters. The newly introduced LED brake lights varied in intensity with brake pressure and would display a ‘pulsing’ effect for heavy braking. Inside, there was a redesigned steering wheel and new controls for the air conditioning and audio systems.
