2015 MINI One D well impressed!

2015 MINI One D well impressed!

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mrloudly

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236 months

Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Just purchased a basic 2015 Mini One diesel. Got to say what an impressive little motor it is! First 20 mile run and the trip is telling me it's averaging 62 MPG, a way off of the book figures, but aren't they all! I guess this will improve with mileage.
The engine is very cool, pulling like a train from low revs! Seems happy changing up at around 2500 rpm. The only criticism I have so far is the low gear spacing, first is indeed very low! I guess this is done to exploit the engines torquey nature. i.e. Once you're moving you only ever need second gear.
Think this is going to be a fun car to own, no road tax either! biggrin



Edited by mrloudly on Tuesday 26th May 07:37


Edited by mrloudly on Tuesday 26th May 07:38

mrloudly

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2,815 posts

236 months

Thursday 28th May 2015
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Brilliant little car! Changed my judgement on the gearbox after a much longer drive! It's pretty cool that the cruise control still works while changing gear, never seen this in a manual car before!