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MINI Hatchback Hatchback (2001 - 2006) practicality

06 June 2019 by Dan Harrison

Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

Gets a four-star Euro NCAP rating, which is very good for a design of this size and age. In addition every MINI gets 'intelligent' driver and passenger airbags that react according to the severity of an impact, ABS on all models, optional run-flat tyres, plus strong locks, remote central locking and excellent security.

You may find yourself using the rear seats as luggage space, especially if you've been on a shopping spree, as the boot space is quite limited. It's a conventional Compared to the old Mini, it's huge. But next to its peers it's poor. The boot space is tiny and there isn't much storage space inside.

Basic equipment

The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the MINI Hatchback (01-06).

ABS
Alloy wheels
Body coloured bumpers
CD Multichanger
Driver`s airbag
Electric mirrors
Folding rear seats
Front electric windows
PAS
Passenger`s airbag
Remote locking
Side airbags
Steering wheel rake adjustment

Equipment by trim level

To view equipment options for a specific trim level, please select from the following list:

Equipment included on some trim levels
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning CD Cloth seat trim Front fog lights Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Partial leather seat trim Service indicator Sports seats Steel wheels Traction control

Standard Trim standard equipment
CD Cloth seat trim Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Service indicator Steel wheels Traction control

Standard Trim optional equipment
None available

Cooper standard equipment
Cloth seat trim Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support

Cooper optional equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts CD Isofix child seat anchor points Partial leather seat trim Service indicator

One standard equipment
Cloth seat trim Steel wheels

One optional equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts CD Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Lumbar support Service indicator Traction control

Park Lane standard equipment
Air conditioning CD Front fog lights Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Metallic Paint Service indicator Sports seats Traction control

Park Lane optional equipment
None available

Seven standard equipment
Air conditioning CD Cloth seat trim Front fog lights Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Metallic Paint Service indicator Traction control