MINI range comprises 41 variants

With the launch of the MINI Roadster last weekend, the MINI family expanded to six models.  Each family member comes in various model levels.  In a recent press release, BMW gave a figure for the total number of MINI variants:

The latest developments in the model range, which now comprises a total of 41 [...]

MINI John Cooper Works Countryman debut

We knew it was coming and today MINI debuted the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman.  The Countryman was the lone model without a JCW version, but no more.  The JCW Countryman comes with the new VALVETRONIC engine but only manages 211 hp.

From BMW Group PressClub:

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 28, 2012… MINI [...]

MINI Takes the States 2012 route announced

MINI USA just released the official MINI Takes the States 2012 route.  Here are the specific dates and cities along the route:

Date City 7/4 New York, NY 7/4 Washington, DC (Autocross in Philadelphia, PA) 7/5 Charlotte, NC 7/6 Nashville, TN (Autocross) 7/7 Louisville, KY 7/8 Chicago, IL (Autocross) 7/9 Des Moines, IA [...]

MINI Roadster reviews

The MINI Roadster launches today, February 25th.  To mark the occasion, we bring you the most comprehensive list of the major automotive magazine and website reviews of the new MINI Roadster.  Browse the list and read the reviews from the sources you trust most.

Auto Express: MINI Cooper S Roadster review [January 31, 2012]

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MINI Takes the States 2012 update

MINI USA has added a bit more information to the MINI Takes the States 2012 webpage.

July 4th is the kickoff of our cross-country road rally, MINI TAKES THE STATES 2012 (MTTS, for short). From July 4-15, a caravan of MINIs will traverse the country, stopping to eat, sleep and have a blast at [...]

MINI Clubvan Concept debut

After the unprecedented MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster, MINI has gone back to its roots for its next concept vehicle.  The MINI Clubvan Concept is an update of the Austin Mini Van and Morris Mini Van.  Like those vans, the Clubman’s rear windows are replaced by sheet-metal.

Limiting the car to two seats creates [...]

MINI Takes the States 2012 route

MINI USA is about to release the route for MINI Takes the States but we have the route for you today.  As previously reported, MTTS 2012 will run from July 4th to July 15th and the cross-country rally will go from the East Coast to West Coast.  Here are the specific dates [...]

MINI WRC lineup for Rally Sweden

With the shake-up of MINI and Prodrive, there has been a realignment of MINI teams in the World Rally Championship.  Dani Sordo now drives the MINI John Cooper Works WRC No. 37 for Prodrive’s private team.  For Sweden he is joined by Patrik Sandell in the No. 52 MINI.  MINI has formed a new team [...]

worldwide MINI sales for January 2012

From BMW Group PressClub USA:

MINI makes a strong start to the year

The MINI brand also remained on its successful course worldwide. A total of 15,768 (prev. yr. 14,125) vehicles were delivered to customers – an increase of 11.6%. The MINI Countryman was among the models to post significant growth, with sales rising 59.0% [...]

MINI USA Configurator: Reef Blue Roadster now available

As we announced back in early January, Reef Blue would be coming to the MINI Roadster in March.  MINI USA just added Reef Blue as an option in the Configurator.  The price of Reef Blue is $1,000.

All of the previous colors remain.

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