Communiqué de presse: MINI XXL, the MINI Stretch Limo

As Prince once said in "Little red Corvette": (...) Girl, you got an ass like I
never seen... And the ride... I say the ride is so smooth, you must be a
limousine (...)." In this case the vehicle isn't a female, but a real car! The
MINI communicators have had a more than 6 metre long MINI Cooper S limousine
manufactured and given it the name MINI XXL.

This exciting vehicle will make its worldwide debut on August 11th in Athens at
the MINI@Galea Club where it will be presented to the international press,
celebrities and the general public. Until the end of August, the MINI XXL will
be hosting a series of events and happenings at this famous Greek club.
Thereafter, the MINI XXL will be touring around Europe and parts of Asia.

Off-beat technology and extravagant fittings
The stretch MINI Cooper S in red featuring the John Cooper Works Tuning Kit and
with four doors was built in Los Angeles. The long is supported by a third rear
axle with additional wheels. The absolute highlight, however, is located at the
back of this amazing car: a whirlpool with a detachable roof. The whirlpool may
only be used when stationary!

The rear passenger compartment in black leather offers great comfort and
entertainment for four persons. There is a retractable flat-screen TV, which
completely dives the rear compartment from the front cabin, a DVD player,
radio/CD, air conditioning, sunroof and telephone - for "intra-limo" talks with
the driver!

The MINI@Galea Club
The MINI@Galea Club activities are continuing and enhancing the existing
relationship between MINI and music. In fact, following on from the "Isle of
MTV" tour, MINI continues to position itself as a trendsetter and trailblazer
for new music with this activity in Athens.