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MINI izlaidīs vēl letāku versiju par ONE - MINI First
MINI has made like Asda and rolled back, unveiling a 'starter' version of the hatch called the First.
For those absolutely desperate to get on the MINI ownership ladder, here's the MINI First. It's based on the One, but it gets even less standard kit and the output of its 1.4-litre engine is pared back to 75bhp and 89lb.ft of torque. That means that as well as handling like a go-kart, it's about as powerful and well equipped as one.
It costs £10,950, compared to £12,345 for a One, and for that you get black plastic mirror caps, silver plastic wheel trims and a body coloured roof. MINI hasn't scrimped on the environmental stuff though, so you get start-stop for the engine, regenerative braking and a gearshift point display. That helps it to emit 128g/km of CO2 and return 53.3mpg. It hits 62mph in 13.2 seconds.
Then there's the options list, which is far from mini. The tech package, which includes a CD player, costs £855. You can order one now.
Mr.Krīzis
Daudz interesantu jaunumu gaidāmi Frankfurtē! Un izskatās, ka pie BMW halles būs pamatīgi piestrādāts. Nez cik izmaksātu diena Frankfurtē ar lidojumu?!
BMW is bringing all its brands together for this year's Frankfurt Motor Show for the first time in a single place. In past years BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce were located in different halls, but for 2009 all three brands will be located in Hall 11. Each marque has something new too, which means the group should attract plenty of attention.
The BMW area will be enclosed by "a circuit of several hundred metres length". This will be used to exhibit the EfficientDynamics fleet and to show off BMW's new models under the theme "Experiencing Joy". World debuts include hybrid versions of the 7 Series and X6. We first saw the 7 ActiveHybrid concept at last year's Paris Motor Show, but this year's models should be production ready. The 5 Series Gran Turismo and X1 will also get their first public outing in production guises. The former combines elements of 5 and 7 Series as well as BMW's crossover models, while the latter is BMW's smallest "X" model, which should cost just over £24,000 when it goes on sale in October.
The MINI stand marks 50 years of the small car in a big way. Diagonally, across the top of the stand are the words, "What a Birthday. It's a MINI." Two anniversary models, the MINI 50 Camden and MINI 50 Mayfair will be on display along with the MINIMALISM concept, featuring economy enhancing and emissions reducing measures. We also expect the MINI crossover to bow in.
Even though the rest of the BMW Group has plenty of new products probably the most eagerly awaited launch at Frankfurt will be the Rolls-Royce Ghost. Although technical data has been released, the finished styling and interior design are still under wraps. The Phantom, including the Drophead Coupé and Extended Wheelbase models will also be on show. The Rolls-Royce stand is described as "an open building with a daylight roof".
We'll know more on September 15 when the doors to the show open.
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