Mini Cooper Electric 2023 SE Resolute | Does Electric Mean Better? | Drive.com.au
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Here is the requested video summary: - This Mini Cooper SE is a three-door hatch that is easy to park. - It has a big personality, and an electric motor. - This one is the Resolute edition. - The Resolute Edition comes with Resolute bonnet stripes, MINI Yours Leather Lounge Carbon Black, a Resolute Nappa leather steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, seat heating for the front row, and a Harmon Kardon sound system. - It costs $65,325 plus on-road costs. - It has a single electric motor powering the front wheels, plus a 32.6 kWh lithium-ion battery. - Maximum output is 135kW and 270Nm. - It has a claimed driving range of 222km. - The personality on the outside continues on the inside. - The Circular Infotainment system has an 8.8-inch touchscreen, and changes color around the outside edge. - The oblong digital instrument cluster is tidy and easy to use. - The interior feels plush and cute. - There are lots of circular fun features, including circular door handles and Harman Kardon speakers. - The Nappa leather seats are comfortable and supportive, and there is a leather steering wheel. - The build quality in the interior is good. - There is sufficient storage, but you're still in a hatch, so storage is limited. - There is wireless Apple CarPlay, but no Android Auto. - It has cute looking dials, a stop/start button, steering wheel controls, and a rotary dial here as well, plus plenty of shortcuts. - It has a premium Harman Kardon sound system. - Those front seats, while heated, are not electric. - Boot storage is 211L, which is a little down on some of its competitors. Folding the rear seats gives 731L. - While driving, there's a JETS-ON-DY noise when taking off. - It has a fairly quiet cabin and no tyre noise. - Handling in this Mini, it's still a true Mini and is a lot of fun behind the wheel. - The Mini remains true to its roots. - It is not a great long range vehicle.