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This fall, the MINI lineup will expand with the addition of the first-ever MINI Cooper 5-Door Hatch.

Rear passengers will enjoy more legroom, while the increased space also provides room for a third seat in the back. The two rear doors make access to the enhanced rear seating easier, as well.

The new model offers an additional 15 millimetres of headroom, plus 30% more cargo room (up to 278 litres).

In Europe, there will be four engines with TwinPower Turbo technology to choose from:

• 3-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 136 horsepower;
• 4-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 192 horsepower;
• 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 116 horsepower;
• 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 170 horsepower.

The new MINI Cooper 5-door Hatch will go on sale in the U.K. at £15,900, or roughly $29,100 CAD. The Canadian release date and price have yet to be announced.

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