The fifth generation of the Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S will feature a minimalist design, the company revealed

“The brand’s iconic go-kart feeling is brought to the road in the new generation Mini, while its clean, minimalist design carries on the instantly recognizable appearance unique to Mini,” the company said in a news release.

Both the gas-powered variants, the Cooper and Cooper S, are powered by a 2 L four-cylinder engine.

“At Mini, ‘Power of Choice’ means that in addition to current and future electric Mini models, we also offer models such as the new Mini Cooper with gasoline engine. The car is ideal for all those people who want to drive a classic Mini three-door and appreciate the traditional performance and characteristic sound of a combustion engine,” said Stefanie Wurst, head of Mini, in the release.

The Cooper S has an engine with 201 hp and 221 lb.-ft. of torque. Performance details have not been released for the non-S variant.

The company says the car comes with a suspension and damping system designed for agile driving, and the car features precise steering and powerful brakes.

The outside is unmistakably Mini, with a new, simple design.

“The contemporary minimalism of the new design characterizes the clear surfaces of the body. Short overhangs and a short bonnet contrast with the long wheelbase, giving the car typical Mini proportions.,” the company said.

BMW Group’s smallest radar sensor is positioned on the horizontal strut between the air intake, and 12 ultrasonic sensors support driver assistance systems to increase safety.

The interior gets new materials and has minimalist design as well. There’s a wireless charging shelf for smartphones on the centre console.

Driving functions, including parking brake, gear selector, start/stop key, experience mode toggle and volume control, are accessible via a Mini toggle bar

The Mini Interaction Unit is now closer to the driver. This thin, high-resolution OLED display has a 240-mm diameter, and can be operated by touch. Vehicle information such as speed and fuel consumption is displayed at the top of the round screen. In the main menu, functions are arranged horizontally as widgets and can be selected by swipe or touch.

The lower area of the round screen can be used to control navigation, media, phone and climate controls.

The Cooper and Cooper S will come with a choice of 17- and 18-inch aluminum rims with aerodynamic design.

Production of the Mini Cooper S for the Canadian market will begin in April. No date has been provided for the non-S variant.

Pricing for the Cooper S will start at $39,990.