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Hello. I'm interested in the Mini Cooper SE but I've noticed a possible overheating issue in some of the reviews I've read.
For example, from carbuzz.com: "While the Mini uses the upgraded electric motor from the i3S, it uses an older battery pack. It's worth mentioning that some reviewers found that sustained hard driving will eventually overheat the engine". Also, from motortrend.com: "Remember those little LEDs alongside that power gauge? Just five were lit, meaning the Mini was only delivering half its available power output. (Testing director Kim Reynolds encountered a similar issue after two laps of our figure-eight course.) Allowing the powertrain a moment to cool down restored the power cap by the time I reentered the road, but I can't call this car a hot hatch if it gives up half its grunt after less than a mile in the twisties."
Has anyone noticed this issue? I'd really like to make sure it's not a problem before moving forward with a purchase.
Thanks!
For example, from carbuzz.com: "While the Mini uses the upgraded electric motor from the i3S, it uses an older battery pack. It's worth mentioning that some reviewers found that sustained hard driving will eventually overheat the engine". Also, from motortrend.com: "Remember those little LEDs alongside that power gauge? Just five were lit, meaning the Mini was only delivering half its available power output. (Testing director Kim Reynolds encountered a similar issue after two laps of our figure-eight course.) Allowing the powertrain a moment to cool down restored the power cap by the time I reentered the road, but I can't call this car a hot hatch if it gives up half its grunt after less than a mile in the twisties."
Has anyone noticed this issue? I'd really like to make sure it's not a problem before moving forward with a purchase.
Thanks!