The 2011 MINI Cooper SD

[Seen at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show]

We so want them in the US but can't have them - the MINI Cooper SD's, the diesel MINIs.

The engine, developed for the MINI Cooper SD, MINI Cooper SD Clubman, MINI Cooper SD Convertible and MINI Cooper SD Countryman, is a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 143 hp and peak torque of 305 Newton metres (225 lb-ft). The MINI Cooper SD sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 seconds with a fuel consumption of 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres (65.7 mpg imp) in the EU test cycle, accompanied by CO2 emissions of 114 g/km.

The SD's can be identified by the large air intake, the air scoop on the bonnet, twin tailpipes positioned in the centre of the rear apron and a roof spoiler. Customers will be able to specify a six-speed automatic gearbox as an option for all models powered by the new diesel engine.

[Source: autoevolution]