THERE’S A NEW KID on the block. It’s zippy, it’s stylish and it’s built with Teutonic precision. It also happens to be the most fuel-efficient car on sale in Australia - and it ain’t that expensive either.

It’s the MINI Cooper D, the diesel-powered variant of the 2nd-gen MINI that’s been on sale in the UK [...]

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Who says MINI drivers get to have all the fun? Well, maybe they do and soon they’ll be able to boast about driving Australia’s most fuel-efficient car, too.

In January we reported the details of the 2009 MINI Cooper D, now today MINI has announced its arrival on the Australian market.

The Cooper D sips just 3.9 [...]

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UK website Auto Express is claiming to have confirmed that MINI is planning to release an oil-burning version of its red-hot John Cooper Works MINI.

As diesel technology improves, it becomes a viable option for any manufacturer looking for solid performance with exceptional fuel economy and minimal emissions.

According to Auto Express, the JCW diesel MINI would [...]

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If you still doubt the amazing efficiency that can be extracted from the modern diesel, then read on, as the MINI Cooper D is coming to Australia and it’s staking out some big claims;

3.9-litres per 100 km
Australia’s cleanest car: 104 g/km CO2
240Nm of torque with 260Nm available during ‘overboost’
Fastest accelerating diesel in its capacity class [...]

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