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It makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine delivering 141kW/280Nm, mated to a seven-speed DCT transmission.
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Nothing is what it used to be any more; take Rascal sweets and Oros juice as an example - they just don t make them like they used to.
The same can pretty much be said about the evolution of vehicles being produced today compared to its earlier models from 20 years ago. Cars can now talk and even drive themselves - heck, flying prototypes are in the pipeline too.
What does this have to do with a bar of soap? In short, Mini s transformation from a mild-mannered teenager to a sophisticated businessperson draws inspiration from a similar analogy. The original Mini used as the reliable means of transport for Rowan Atkinson s on-screen character Mr Bean, measured just over 2000mm in length. Not only was the first-generation Mini Cooper bigger (3600mm), but it also got more grunt under the bonnet and gav