Hot! MINI: What's Next?

[lukeswiss]

Any new on the official launch of that new electric ? We already saw the entire car end of 2019, this is painful.

 

[dalab]

Any new on the official launch of that new electric ? We already saw the entire car end of 2019, this is painful.

A few days ago they confirmed that these two will come in 2023

MINI Confirms Two Electric Vehicles Will Be Launched In 2023

The BMW Group has announced MINI will bring two EVs to the market this year, likely the next-gen Cooper SE and an electric Countryman.

www.bmwblog.com

 

[lukeswiss]

A few days ago they confirmed that these two will come in 2023

Yeah, I was hoping for something more though, like which month. Hoping to replace my JCW soonish.

 

[klier]

ICE version: This looks ok at best, but really it just looks old and done

BEV version: this looks great! Smaller (?), cleaner and more modern. The giant headlights look awesome.

No more clamshell hood on the BEV version. Way superior shutlines

 

[dalab]

Yeah, I was hoping for something more though, like which month. Hoping to replace my JCW soonish.

The only thing that comes out is this, I don't know if it's accurate

What is the release date for the 2023 electric MINI Cooper?
"MINI should present the new generation model at the beginning of 2023, before it hits showrooms later that year."

ICE version: This looks ok at best, but really it just looks old and done

Yes, more than anything it seems to be a restiling to update it.

I estimate that the outlook for the Cooper is still not very clear....
It will be necessary to confirm once presented, the difference in size between the new SE and this Cooper, I estimate that if the SE breaks the market and takes the place that the Cooper has today, the Cooper will migrate to Golf size EV and compete with it, (as they officially hinted what they would like to do)

It's just my perception, but it would be a coherent move.

 

[SCOTT27]

ICE version: This looks ok at best, but really it just looks old and done

BEV version: this looks great! Smaller (?), cleaner and more modern. The giant headlights look awesome.

No more clamshell hood on the BEV version. Way superior shutlines

Yeah those headlight roundels are false.

 

[klier]

Yeah but they still look bigger proportionally compared to the ICE version.

Either way, that's a f'ing lovely front. Best since the original R50!

 

[KiwiRob]

I think they are making a mistake not building a 5 door version of the BEV.

 

[SCOTT27]

In Theory they have. The Aceman Crossover.

I think they are making a mistake not building a 5 door version of the BEV.

 

[lukeswiss]

Yeah but they still look bigger proportionally compared to the ICE version.

Either way, that's a f'ing lovely front. Best since the original R50!

I am getting one. Well - this or a defender 90. I know this isn’t something anybody would ever cross shop- but … but yeh.

 

[dalab]

2024 Mini Hatch Will Share Leaked EV Version’s Weird Triangular Rear Lights
Look close and you can see the pyramid shape of the real clusters beneath the disguise

It seems that the headlights will somehow share this Led line crossing the middle of the main circle.

In any case, I believe that the Aceman will be the model that will bring a new and immense market share, it is a segment that is exploding in sales of various makes and models, especially the Korean ones.

 

[lukeswiss]

2024 Mini Hatch Will Share Leaked EV Version’s Weird Triangular Rear Lights
Look close and you can see the pyramid shape of the real clusters beneath the disguise

It seems that the headlights will somehow share this Led line crossing the middle of the main circle.

In any case, I believe that the Aceman will be the model that will bring a new and immense market share, it is a segment that is exploding in sales of various makes and models, especially the Korean ones.

I really hope their JCEW models are fast - because the Smart #1 Brabus is quite the competition.

 

[KiwiRob]

It looks like MIni are preparing a JCW SE, probably the last edition of this model before the Chinese built SE takes over. I hope they squeeze in a bigger battery.

 

[lukeswiss]

It looks like MIni are preparing a JCW SE, probably the last edition of this model before the Chinese built SE takes over. I hope they squeeze in a bigger battery.

I think this is older. The detailing on the lower grille is the old shape. The wing is from the JCW GP.

https://www.autozeitung.de/mini-john-cooper-works-gp-electric-video-199420.html

Here is a report from 04.12.2020

I really hope they're not planning on it, it's time for the new model, unless this is some sort of limited run.

 

[dalab]

The first Countryman measured 4.09m
The current 4.29m
The next 4.50m approx. (it is what the new X1 measures) and they say it will be the same platform and size.

Growth of 20cm for each new generation, the new one will be a little bigger than the Evoque and the GLA and equal to the Tucson and Sportage, super competitive segment

 

[KiwiRob]

I think this is older. The detailing on the lower grille is the old shape. The wing is from the JCW GP.

These are new pictures, fresh off a mini forum I belong to.

 

[KiwiRob]

The first Countryman measured 4.09m
The current 4.29m
The next 4.50m approx. (it is what the new X1 measures) and they say it will be the same platform and size.

Growth of 20cm for each new generation, the new one will be a little bigger than the Evoque and the GLA and equal to the Tucson and Sportage, super competitive segment

I liked the look of the first Gen Countryman, I had one, I can’t stand the current one.

 

[lukeswiss]

These are new pictures, fresh off a mini forum I belong to.

Weird, if they were to release it, it would have the updated rear tail lights I guess ?

 

[Matski]

These are new pictures, fresh off a mini forum I belong to.

They're from a press release BMW put out in December 2020.

MINI develops concepts for electric John Cooper Works models.

New vehicle architectures offer additional freedom when it comes to the planned expansion of the model range – hallmark performance with an emission-free drivetrain will sharpen the distinctive profile of the John Cooper Works brand.

www.press.bmwgroup.com

 

[klier]

These are new pictures, fresh off a mini forum I belong to.

Yeah? In what part of the world is it autumn now then???
Fresh off your forum doesn't mean new. They aren't new as there are leafs on the trees.

Edit; thanks @Matski
Autumn 2020 LOL.