Why are people trying to draw a comparison to Tesla’s? Why, just because it’s an EV?? That’s like comparing an Elantra and an M5 just because they both have gasoline engines.

@MikeCalhoun

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know either. At $20-23k and 110 mile range, this falls into a good price/range for a lot of people. For people that drive more than that per day, then this car is just not for you. It's crazy how angry people get when a car isn't made for everyone.

@zanvoy6848

3 жыл бұрын

People are comparing it Tesla because it's one of the few electric vehicles on the market that is cheaper than the model 3. So if somebody is shopping for an electric vehicle they want to know the trade-offs they're making for the lower price point

@grendelum

3 жыл бұрын

especially considering how horrific tesla ownership can be with repairs... much easier to just go to a dealer

@davidc-l9174

2 жыл бұрын

@A M More like $17k more (for a Model 3 SR+) since the MINI is eligible for the $7,500 Federal tax credit. Also, they are completely different cars and the MINI's build quality and finishings are better than the Tesla's.

@dansburns

2 жыл бұрын

@A M Mini’s problems have been engine and transmission. This car has neither and the i3 EV power train is reliable and proven. I personally don’t like the way a Tesla looks and I don’t like it’s interior either. It’s nice to have choices. For a runabout city car, this thing is perfect.

Please note the MINI Cooper SE is NOT 4000 lbs as stated in the clip at 3:05. It is ~ 3009 lbs a significant error on this clip.

@insightman

4 жыл бұрын

It was 3,009 pounds back in July, but in Miami it plumped up to 3,153 lbs.

@cinosa3475

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was absolutely floored when he said 4000 lbs, I had to google it. 3153 lbs is considerably different from 4000. Not sure how Sofyan made such a mistake.

@anhayes25

4 жыл бұрын

The website lists the Mini Cooper as about 3700 lb. www.miniusa.com/model/hardtop/specs.html That can't *possibly* be right... Right?

@scot_smith

4 жыл бұрын

For sure it looks like curb weight was confused with gross weight capability (including passengers) as the regular hardtop has a GVWR of around 3700 lbs. according to its sticker

Great video, as always. FYI, the regular Cooper S weighs about 2,800 lbs. not 3,700 LOL. The SE is about 3,100 lbs. Also, the regular S offers only a 7-speed DCT right now, but a 6-speed manual is returning starting with March production.

Finally an affordable EV that has high build quality inside and out, looks good and is (apparently) also very fun to drive. Those 145 or 110 miles are plenty enough for me.

@MikeCer93

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, all those people claiming that the Tesla's self driving experience is the best for the industry doesn't understand that you can use an electric / hybrid Uber if you just don't like to drive. Tesla's terrible quality assamble and cheap interior means that all their price is for the self driving system and the batteries. A small city car that allows you tu have fun is needed

@johnlee5307

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for a month Anna with daily free charging at work and a 60 mile round trip commute, I couldn’t be happier. The $7500 federal tax credit makes this the perfect second car. I’ve driven all the Tesla’s and I don’t care their design and quality.. the self driving thing is overrated as well as you still have to pay attention. With one pedal driving in the Mini SE it’s nearly same level of driver’s engagement.

@TheBrownieSundownHD

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeCer93 Dude this comment is like three years out of date lol

@alh06

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrownieSundownHD Not really

Anyone else miss the 1st person interior reviews? It was unique compared to every other car review and it offered a better in depth look of the interior, imo. Also, love this car, would definitely buy. Its the perfect city car

Have had mine for a week. Love it! Range is not a problem driving around town running errands.

I have had a Mini S for 10 years and LOVE IT !!! it may be small on the outside but it is huge on the inside.

@Techridr

2 жыл бұрын

Really? How many circus clowns can you get in a Mini? Kidding, I love these cars! :)

Missed opportunity to call it “min-E cooper”

The name "mini" fits . The range is mini.

@evcrown6958

4 жыл бұрын

ahahah, best!

@thomasalias8492

4 жыл бұрын

Yea. Their mistake was not building a dedicated EV. Everytime a company repurposes an existing design for electrification, it's trash.

@lancesmith8790

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasalias8492 Completely disagree. The fact that the chassis is not built from scratch has nothing to do with the range. It's good because the car is able to be sold significantly cheaper, also the fact that it doesn't look like an EV is a selling point for many people including myself

@colors6692

3 жыл бұрын

Late to the party bro😂

Dude, you had me laughing as you and Alex were trying to review that Genesis SUV parked on the street. You both were like, wtf?

@theredline

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, we were both just shocked that Genesis wanted to present their most important model on a dark and busy street while the one inside the building was surrounding by tons of people with a loud band playing right beside it. Oh well, we both made it work :)

@PP-qj1ez

4 жыл бұрын

Isnt this wrong vdo for that comment? 🤣

@Lexlugr

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing, though Soyfan brought the better mic, lol. That said, WTF Genesis...

"Mini claims 110 miles is plenty of range for a car like this." 110 miles of stated range means real world is closer to 80. BMW pulled this garbage with the original i3 claiming it had 83 miles of range when it was really 62. This is absurd.

@darrengriffith9680

4 жыл бұрын

I think they are being realistic with the range. For example, my fiat 500e has a lifetime average of 4kwh per mile. With 20kw available to access in it it gets 80 miles or so. With the mini, it has 29kw available. Assuming it's at least as efficient as my 500 that equals 116 average, which seems doable. Still not great mind you.

@legostarwarsrulez

4 жыл бұрын

bassandtrebleclef the max eco mode would probably force you into getting the advertised range or even maybe a little more

@christianx2k

3 жыл бұрын

actual real world gets 125-150 from real owners. y'all speak out of your ass without knowing anything

@cutehumor

3 жыл бұрын

the range is absurd, which makes it a turd.

I like the ornamental hood air scoop. Adds a bit of sportiness to the SE.

Love it! Thanks for another great review.

Wow😃 that opens up the possibility of seeing this tech on the Countryman, can’t wait 👍

You had a little friend at the end lol. That pigeon.

It seems that the pigeon at 22:36 wanted to say hello to you and us, Sofyan.

I love the wheels. Such a beautiful car.

My commute is 37 miles a day. If the incentive pull this car to about $20k. I am all for it. WHY should I pay for a big expensive battery if I don't need it? I have a Jeep for the weekend anyways.

The pigeon at 22:36 is the star of this review

Best part of the video was hearing that M2 Beemer drive by...

Lots of comments here complaining about the range. What many people don't seem to realize are the constraints imposed by current battery technology. Roughly speaking, every 1 mile increase in range adds 7 lbs to the weight of a car, occupies an additional 50 cubic inches, and costs an additional $30. Thus, all else being equal to increase the range from approximately 100 miles to, say, 300 miles would require a battery weighing 1400 lbs more, taking up an additional 5 cubic feet, and costing an additional $6000. It can certainly be done, but you wouldn't have a MINI, you'd have something heavier, bigger, and more expensive (unless you cut corners elsewhere and/or sold the vehicle at a loss, e.g., the Chevy Bolt).

Nice Review 2020 Mini Cooper SE. 😀

Woah I know exactly where this is filmed! I've fished at that inlet!

@ceetwyce335

4 жыл бұрын

I was just saying to myself this was one of the nicer spots Sofyan ever reviewed a car in.

If I had to guess I imagine BMW couldn't fit the larger batteries from the current i3 into the existing Mini platform, and they probably wanted to keep the price down. For the right buyer this thing could be a great car.

Nice colour.

I used to drive a classic mini. It’s not small :)

For this price it’s good

110 is fine for me. It’s about my weekly commute. Most pollution is created by small trips so as a second car this is ideal.

If it had 200 miles range and faster acceleration I would buy it in a heartbeat

The quoted range for Europe is 145 miles without eco. We expected 120, using all the kit and cold weather.

I could not contain my laughing when you got in the back. 😂🥴

Next please review a countryman jcw 2020!

We've got to get people educated about range and "range anxiety"... Electric cars will never be like gas cars. They are completely different. Most people only drive 30 or 40 miles a day... So a 200 or 300 mile range is really not needed for most. A longer range also means bigger battery which takes longer to fully charge.

Do you think they didn’t do 4 doors because it was already heavy to begin with and with its already low range, wouldn’t have helped?

Hey there… I’m at Bmw/manage Genius and I just wanted to correct something you have in your stats there… The mini Cooper S gas powered car range is between 2824 and 3018 lbs depending on options... not 3800lbs. And the SE is only 3158lbs... Call considering the platform like you said is shared with other minis on the UKL1 platformThat means that it was retrofitted onto the chassis… I think you might be confusing the mini SE with the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 which is 3719lb... As an owner of both plug-in hybrid and Bev minis as well as it being my job to know those kind of facts I feel compelled to point out the mistake… Otherwise great video

Agree, they should have eliminated the hood scoop. Plus 110 miles of range for a new entry is disappointing. 140 - 150 at least to compete with the entry leaf.

Fun to drive with limited range, range anxiety is no fun Though this may work for some people

The roads in Miami aren’t as crappy as they are in the DMV.

I think I'll wait for the next generation model as it will be better designed to hold more effective batteries for range.

Do the brake lights come on when its regenerating breaking while one pedal driving?

I like the Honda E more tbh

@caglioso

4 жыл бұрын

Honda E does look dope, very curious to see once it finally comes to the US.

@Driko99

4 жыл бұрын

I’d like it if it was a coupe

@karlinacapone624

4 жыл бұрын

Calisto Riviera It’s not coming to NA 😫

@Driko99

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing good ever does tbh

@Driko99

4 жыл бұрын

It’s because they think certain cars here won’t do as well. Ie wagons, small turbo cars, small cars in general. The only thing that hasn’t made sense to me is why they sell the veloster here over the i30n which is more practical. 🤷🏻‍♂️

CarPlay is wireless in the Mini, you use Bluetooth to initially connect and then it uses WiFi to enable CarPlay. Plugging in your phone won't work.

The 500e would give it a run for its money! I got a used one for 8,500.00.

ah you were driving on biscayne blvd and 183rd st near aventura mall. Sofyan! Are Dc Drivers worse than Miami or is the traffic worse? Whats your experience like?

I have three mini coopers frigging love them, Mini Paceman Cooper S All4, Mini Cooper convertible, Mini Cooper S don’t see myself having any other car ever again. Drive them in all weather i live in Alberta Canada.

I would love to see a electric version of the mini clubman.

The rims resemble UK electric plug.

Oh, the memories of only 2 years ago (2020) when 50kW was considered "Quick Charging."

Keep one thing in mind for the range… Bmw and most Bavarian companies have a tendency to under rates a)power and b) efficiency... I am a BMW genius in Pennsylvania and we just started getting a couple of these to go through… So if you want I can put down a more realistic real world number outside of EPA standards after I’ve had it for a couple weeks

@butterfaceee

4 жыл бұрын

JP Dunphy keep us updated

Those wheel are indeed a cross. Same cross thats in the british flag. Pretty cool.

Too much range anxiety at only 110 miles. If they can bump that up to at least 200 it’d be a real contender.

@ChadWilson

4 жыл бұрын

This is obviously meant to be a very expensive city car.

@caglioso

4 жыл бұрын

Chad Wilson I get that, but even as a city car I’d be concerned about the limited range. I live/work in the city and I often get stuck in traffic for a long period of time which could leave me stranded.

@ChadWilson

4 жыл бұрын

@@caglioso In theory, an EV can "idle" in bumper-to-bumper traffic for days, no?

@caglioso

4 жыл бұрын

Chad Wilson can it? I don’t know if that’s true and if so for how long? Doesn’t the vehicle still need to use the battery at idle to power everything else like the hvac, lights, screens, etc.?

@Matt-Ionman

4 жыл бұрын

@@caglioso EVs do great in stop and go and use almost no energy at idle. It's the main reason so many gas cars have the automatic stop/start feature when stopped.

5:49 Was that Sofyan posting for Instagram? 🤣🤣🙌🏼

Honestly reminds me a lot of the Honda E in terms of the exterior styling and interior remind me of a old Fiat... if you were to combine the 2 you would have a game changer EV with short range haha

The scoop is also closed off in the petrol version, it is purely decorative

A Tesla from EIGHT years ago has triple the range. Thats just wild to me lol

@Tiggeruploads

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and a Tesla from eight years ago had the build quality of what goes in my toilet. This car is aimed at a different market starting at under $24K if you factor in federal rebates. Yeah, the range is not all that great but that's how it's this cheap. And don't forget Mini is more premium than all the mainstream brands.

it’s so cute I love it

Well at least if you run out of power this things small enough to skateboard back home. Kick push!

Pretty nice for a daily!!!

At 4000 pounds already, it would be almost 5000 pounds to get it over 150 miles of true range and for the extra battery required, it would have to be longer which wouldn't be a bad thing for the rear passengers... 👍😎

Why would you buy this rather than e-Golf (124 miles range)? Doubt it handles better and it seems to have less space. Is it less expensive?

Mini hatch need more ADAS and digital cluster for all. With next SE launch all models should be upgraded

Beleza? O motor elétrico combinado com gasolina, ele faz quantos km por litro?

found a car that works for me. i do wish the battery was in the bottom.

isn't the 'hood scoop' blanked off in the petrol model too?

Why the motif of the Veleg like salib??

People who buy this car know what they‘re getting into. This car is for people who like to use their car to do a quick drive to the supermarket or to drive a short distance from the home to work. This is obviously not a car for people who want to do road trips.

@ciello___8307

4 жыл бұрын

Dude this range is perfectly fine for like 80% of people's commutes. Most families have 2 cars anyways.

@user-gb2yb8nb7d

4 жыл бұрын

@@ciello___8307 that's exactly why I can't understand the backlash 🤷‍♂️

@rolfvellek

4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly right, and the people who replied here actually seem to get it, and not expect everything. It is for a specific target market.

Is that a body in the back seat? 🤣

110 miles, this car is 40,000$Cad that’s insane, either drop the the price or boost range, doubt they’re gonna be able to sell this car, too bad cause it’s cute I’d buy if they improved either of those things

WOW! 6 years on the market?! When can we expect a review from you on the Audi Q8?

@18:49 that shit happens to me all the time on the road

5:23 The tail lights are based on the UK's Union flag. You didn't notice that?

@joetaylor1043

4 жыл бұрын

No

@johnnymichael1804

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed it. The Union Jack flag 🇬🇧

@davidc-l9174

4 жыл бұрын

Not new for the SE. They were introduced for the 2019 model year and we started seeing them on U.S. shores in April 2018 (2019 production started in March 2018).

In the EU this thing is up against a trio of French "Superminis" in the same class: the Renault Zoe, the Peugeot e-208 and the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa E. The ranges on those? 240 (ish) and 209 for both the others. I just don't get it. Sure, the Mini will handle better than any of them by a long chalk but there's simply no excuse for having HALF the range of the Zoe in that segment. As a co-driver of a 2017 Leaf (wife's) with the 30KWh battery, which does around 110 miles, I can tell you right now that, while usable, it's not really enough. 200 miles should be the minimum in 2020.

Next time, take out the Clubman JCW with over 300 horses.

it has to because in 5 years UK will be fully electric

Chevrolet Bolt review?

Man I could charge this car with my phone charger with how small that battery is

I honestly don’t think these will sell very well. Just to small and a lot of money and very poor range compared to other electric cars especially Tesla . They should’ve done a clubman electric first but I still really like this all electric mini. Very unique and looking forward to what they bring in the future.

Looks like something from 2015. Not 2020

Damn my 2005 mustang v6 weighing less than a gas Mini Cooper is kinda crazy

@wildcard4982

4 жыл бұрын

The review has an error. the SE weighs ~3000 lbs

Did I notice a speaker in the centre armrest?.. can be seen from passenger side

@davidc-l9174

4 жыл бұрын

Flavored Money It’s a vent for the wireless charger that’s in the armrest. Has a small fan behind the vent.

@flavoredmoney8755

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidc-l9174 oh nice I see.. kinda like the new sonata..

I loved their design concept from the start. Not the boot space tho. That small range and bad acceleration? Mini what is this behavior?

The only Thing i like better on this than the petrol versions is the LCD dials. They should give the petrol cars modern LCD dials instead of the ones they have now. They are to much oldschool....

0-60 in 6.9sec is slow af! And 110 miles?! lol no thanks. Talk about range anxiety.

@ciello___8307

4 жыл бұрын

Its not slow af. 9 seconds would be slow AF. This car has instant electric torque so it would be perfect in daily driving.

@Gilamath.

4 жыл бұрын

The car is meant largely for city driving. Don’t forget that electric cars’ instant torque means that they have a much more even power curve, meaning that the 0-35 or the 25-35 on this car (which is what most acceleration on this car will be) is much better than most cars out there. This is a zippy little car, and considering how easy these are to park while still having a roomy interior, Minis end up being great city cars. An electric Mini will likely be the best fit yet for city roads

Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 Next ?

Warrantee?

You added 1000 lbs to the weight in the video. The regular Cooper S is less than 3000 lbs.

@bobbowie9350

4 жыл бұрын

It's 3500

@brandonfortenberry8696

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobbowie9350 2875 roughly for the F56 Cooper S

@wildcard4982

4 жыл бұрын

Furkan is right. ~3000lbs. among other sites to cite: www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a28334948/2020-mini-cooper-se-specs-photos-info/

@davidc-l9174

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, seems he quoted gross weight, not curb weight. The Cooper SE itself weighs about 3,100 lbs., and the Cooper S weighs about 2,800 lbs. LOL a 4,000 lb. 3-door MINI.

@bloopbloop2019

4 жыл бұрын

It is a small car, so I'm guessing they added that for protection or for the battery.

i’m surprised he didn’t mention the British flag in the brake lights

@VArailfan89

4 жыл бұрын

I saw the British flag tail lights too. Maybe he didn't notice it

Dude you gotta fix that weight error. Too many people in the comments don’t know it was a mistake.

LOL is someone sleeping in the back seat

5:04 your tesla?

I think the range is not enough. The competition has better range. In that case I would choose the Nissan Leaf or a base Tesla Model 3

Its looks the same as the ones back in 2014. And its just plain ugly to bring this is 2020. Mini cooper do better.

@intergalactic4160

4 жыл бұрын

Wrong.

@bobbowie9350

4 жыл бұрын

It's bloated

@intergalactic4160

4 жыл бұрын

Bob Bowie true lol just like compact trucks lol they are a thing of the past. Sad but true

Weight is incorrect...should be 3153 lbs curb weight. I'm assuming you were talking about the GVWR.

They'll never get the range up unless they develop a dedicated platform for the EV

It only goes 100 miles per charge

Probably fine for the southern half of the states but my Bolt in the summer is 293 miles at full but now in the Chicago winter it's 142, and this car would be unusable to me.

After all the specs, I have a few questions. Why did they make this? Who's buying this as their first car or second car? It weighs 3700lbs, 110 mile range, and can take up to 24 hours to charge. BMW has tech that can definitely improve these specs but they give us this. 🤔

@insightman

4 жыл бұрын

They give us this for a lower price than the MSRP of any other BEV. It weighs 3,153 lbs. My 240-volt EVSE can charge it in 4 hours, should I manage to coast into my garage with zero charge left. They made this car for me, someone who values light weight and cornering above range.

Shoulda kicked the bird at the end 🤣

Such a nice interior. I don't know why since you're never going to spend more than two hours in it tops before it sits for hours to recharge.

cool