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The question of whether the Mini model that launched the brand in an electric era deserves to be released in a fully battery-based variant raises advantages and disadvantages for the local distributor.
Mini New Zealand model that started their electric odyssey, the Cooper SE version $ 59,990 (PHEV) of the Countryman that went on sale almost a year ago, encouraged his hopes for the # Acceptance of the next step: a fully electric Mini hatchback next year
Thought to be closely related to the Electric Concept study car that was revealed to the world at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September last, it should imitate the latest BMW i3 BEV. Same running gear, same DC fast charging option, same range of about 200kms.
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The model ready for production will soon be revealed and production will begin early next year. BMW NZ intends to have it in 2019 but does not know exactly when
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"That's all there is 39, we can say for the moment, "said BMW / Mini NZ spokesman for Corporate Affairs Paul Sherley. "We are committed to taking this option and we are committed to introducing any electric option available to New Zealand."
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Sherley and Mini NZ manager Kenny Aulia say that they like the idea of a Mini with a powertrain promising a range of 400km (versus more than 30km on the PHEV's battery) and yet they also make pure speculation as the brand planning electrical products beyond the three-door city car is by no means clear.
"At the moment, the only electrical option we know is with the hatch, we are not sure of all other formats, we are perfectly satisfied with the PHEV Countryman, it does a good job for us and it is popular , "Sherley noted.
Aulia adds: "We are fond of everything electric, but we are totally committed to PHEV, its share of Countryman's volume here compares well to the world level."
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Surprisingly, the men also suggest that even though the X3 and the Countryman occupy the same crossover space, they will not necessarily appeal to the same set of buyers.
Sherley: "They're different technology, different size, different focus markets too, SUVs, yes, but very different target markets."
Aulia says, "The OHV offers the best of both worlds.I think that a full electric makes sense for the city, but with an SUV, you want flexibility.We know our customers do not take it (Countryman) for heavy off-road, but they like to go camping. "
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