Overview
- MINI outlined the safety systems fitted to its current Cooper, Aceman, and Countryman models, citing repeated five-star Euro NCAP ratings as evidence.
- The brand says every model ships with up to 12 ultrasonic sensors, five cameras, and five radar units to feed the driver-assistance features.
- Standard features include lane departure warning with steering help, front collision warning with automatic braking, cruise control with braking, blind-spot warning, exit warning, and rear cross-traffic alert.
- A built-in Pre-Crash function reads vehicle dynamics and surroundings to anticipate a crash and then closes windows and sunroofs and adjusts seat backs to better position occupants.
- Optional Driving Assistant Plus brings partial automation such as steering and lane control and stop-and-go cruise on Cooper, Aceman, and Countryman, while Countryman alone can add Driving Assistant Professional with lane-change assist, active lane guidance, side-collision protection on motorways, and traffic light recognition; passive protections include a rigid body, up to nine airbags depending on market, belt tensioners on electric Cooper and Aceman models, and an active bonnet for pedestrian safety.