MINI (as well as BMW and Rolls-Royce) had its best global sales year ever in 2011. The growth was led by the MINI Countryman launched early in the year.
From BMW Group PressClub USA:
MINI brand: New sales record
The MINI brand can also look back on its best year ever. Global sales climbed to a record 285,060 vehicles in 2011 (+21.7%; prev. yr. 234,175). It finished on a strong note in December with 29,467 vehicles sold (+16.2%; prev. yr. 25,359). The brand’s positive annual result was bolstered by the MINI Countryman, which totalled 89.036 deliveries in its first full year of sales. Further momentum is expected in 2012 with the new additions to the MINI family: the MINI Coupé and the MINI Roadster. The U.S. remains the largest market for MINI, with 57,511 cars sold last year, followed by the U.K. with 50,428).
| December 2011 | December 2010 | change | year 2011 | year 2010 | change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29,467 | 25,359 | 16.2% | 285,060 | 234,175 | 21.7% |
See all MINI sales worldwide by month.