MINI First - UK’s Most Affordable MINI - Goes on Sale

The new MINI First gets ready to take over UK’s auto market, as it is the lowest priced model from the MINI range. Starting at £10,950, MINI First is only available in the Hatch body style and equipped with the 1.4-liter petrol engine which is currently found on the MINI One as well.

The difference is that, in MINI First’s case, the power output is of 75 horsepower, which is 20 horsepower less than MINI One’s engine performance.

The engine is coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox, which comes as standard. Also featured as standard are technologies like Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration, Variable Valve Technology and Shift Point Display.

According to MINI, new owners will also be able to drive a MINI First for a monthly fee from as low as £99 a month. UK customers are also offered the choice to personalize their MINI (regardless of the model) with the following option packages:

• Design Package - £525.00 - 3-Spoke Sport Leather Steering Wheel; Heated Mirrors and Windscreen Washer Jets; Mirror Caps in Body Color; Chrome Line Interior; Chrome Line Exterior
• Tech Package - £855.00 - Multi-function for steering wheel; 3-Spoke Sport Leather Steering Wheel; Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch; Radio BOOST CD; CD Preparation; Basic Bluetooth with USB Audio
• Salt Package - £390.00 - Floor Mats in velour; Passenger Seat Height Adjustment; Storage Compartment Pack; Front Fog Lights; On Board Computer; Interior Lights Pack