MINI - 2020

BMW has presented "an all-new interpretation of a vision of space" - the MINI Vision Urbanaut. Its pinpoints are the huge interior space, enhanced versatility, high-end digital services, minimal footprint. The concept vehicle introduces the MINI moments - a set of modes that enable a wide range of usage scenarios. These include Chill - for relaxing or working during a journey; Wanferlust - when driving without...

18 November 2020

MINI has announced a realignment of its model range driven by its strategic expansion of electromobility, enhanced commitment in the crossover and premium compact segments, and strengthening of the market position in China. "MINI was always the answer to very special challenges relating to individual mobility. And the willingness to reinvent the status quo continues to shape the brand to this day," commented Bernd...

28 October 2020

The MINI Electric is already available for pre-order in the US. However, the MINI USA website states that the estimated EPA range of the model is 110 miles which equals to 177 km. For comparison, the WLTP range is 225 - 232 km (depending on the trim level). The official EPA rating is yet to be unveiled but comparing the ratio of EPA/WLTP ranges, it might turn out MINI is right in its expectations. Otherwise, unlike...

17 December 2019

BMW has announced the pricing and trim levels for the all-electric MINI Cooper SE. To "keep things simple and iconic", you should go for the MINI Cooper SE Level I with a starting price of £24,400. This trim level includes: MINI Navigation including Apple Car Play, MINI Connected and public charging locations Digital Cockpit Customise your vehicle with a selection of paints and wheels AC / DC Charging Cruise control...

18 September 2019

BMW announced the MINI Cooper SE on July 9th and pre-orders for the vehicle were open 10 days later on July 19th. In an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on August 6th, Elena Eder, project manager for the new MINI Cooper SE, said that there are 45,000 registrations for this vehicle. She has also confirmed that production of the car will begin on November 1st in Oxford, where the ICE MINIs are produced as...

12 August 2019

If you're eyeing the MINI Electric to be your next car, the following information might be useful. The model is up for pre-order on MINI's UK website (check out the source link). Once you deposit GBP 500, you get a production slot ahead of its official release in March 2020. While production develops in Plant Oxford, you will receive exclusive, insider updates. Later on in the year, you will be contacted by MINI to...

19 July 2019