Mini will stop offering the manual gearbox with the next edition of its flagship model, the Cooper. Auto123 has the details.
The trend continues in the industry: Mini will no longer be offering a manual gearbox with its new Cooper.
In an interview with Top Gear during the Munich Motor Show, Mini brand CEO Stefanie Wurst confirmed that the new gas-fed Cooper won’t be offered with a third pedal. The same goes for the electric version, needless to say, although we know that some manufacturers are looking into the possibility of a manual gearbox with simulated gear changes for EVs.
The future Mini Cooper S EV Photo: Mini The company has also just presented the new-generation Countryman SUV, due for launch for the 2025 model year. A smaller SUV, named Aceman, is also expected for 2025 to complete Mini's "new" model range.
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