MINI Cooper SD ModelMINI has officially unveiled its latest Cooper SD model. Set to make its world debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show, the Cooper SD is essentially an S performance model with a diesel engine. Although the MINI Cooper is now offered with two different diesel engine options, neither model really stirs the soul, focusing on overall economy rather than all-out performance. However, that will soon change with the Cooper S-based Cooper SD.
The Cooper SD combines the best attributes of the Cooper S with the added frugality of a diesel engine. The Cooper SD is powered by a 2.0L diesel four-cylinder producing 143 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. For those keeping score, the Cooper SD produces about 28 percent more horsepower than the Cooper D and about 60 percent more power than the Cooper One D. Handling should also be much improved over other MINI diesel models, thanks to a suspension borrowed from the Cooper S.
