What does LCI mean mini?
What does LCI mean mini?
life cycle impulse
Types of MINI Body Styles Whilst most models tend to have a lifespan of around seven years, usually after three to four years they receive a facelift in what BMW refers to as an LCI, or life cycle impulse.
How many miles does a 2011 Mini Cooper last?
A Mini Cooper can last between 200,000 – 250,000 miles on average when properly maintained and driven conservatively. If you were to drive 15,000 miles per year, a Mini should provide 13 – 17 years of service before requiring uneconomical repairs or breaking down.
What Mini models are LCI?
Mini Models Explained
| Mini | Model | Years |
|---|---|---|
| R56 | Hatchback | 2007-2009 Pre LCI models 2010-2014 LCI models |
| R57 | Convertible | 2008-2009 Pre LCI models 2010-2015 LCI models |
| R58 | Coupe | 2010-2015 |
| R59 | Roadster | 2011-2015 |
What engine is in the Mini Cooper S R56?
Second generation (R56/57; 2006)
| Second generation (R56/57) | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L Prince I4 (One) 1.6 L Prince/BMW I4 (Cooper) 1.6 L Prince turbo I4 (Cooper S) 1.6 L Peugeot DV6 diesel I4 (One D and Cooper D (manual transmission) 1.6 L and 2.0 L BMW N47 diesel I4 (Cooper D (Automatic transmission) and Cooper SD) |
When did the Mini Cooper Hatch R56 come out?
The Cooper SD arrived in March 2011, forming part of the facelifted second generation – or R56 in MINI-speak – range. Stung by criticisms that the 112bhp Cooper D was a bit pedestrian, the Cooper SD packed a 143bhp punch and felt like the real deal.
Is the Mini Cooper SD a good car?
Stung by criticisms that the 112bhp Cooper D was a bit pedestrian, the Cooper SD packed a 143bhp punch and felt like the real deal. MINI used the launch to promote another innovation, the MINI Connected app-based system which provides a range of additional services to use in car running off your iPhone.
When did the BMW MINI Cooper come out?
BMW was in the vanguard of the new-age nostalgia wave when it launched the Mini in 2002. The Mini was the first of a new generation of feel-good models, but few thought nostalgia would catch on.
What kind of engine does Mini Cooper have?
The major under-skin change was a new diesel, which was a larger, more efficient, BMW-derived 1.6-litre unit and injected the diesel models with more power and torque than the previous diesel. It also delivered better fuel economy. The other engines, the 1.6-litre normally-aspirated one and the 1.6-litre turbocharged unit, were unchanged.