MINI Canada announces 2006 Updates and Pricing

Whitby, ON, August 18, 2005...MINI Canada enhances its 2006 model line up with
new packages and optional features, including most notably a new
factory-installed John Cooper Works package and new 'Checkmate' and
'Quicksilver' packages. In addition, MINI Canada holds the line on 2006 MSRP
for the MINI Cooper Classic, with a modest $100 increase on all other models.

John Cooper Works Kit Now Factory-Installed
MINI has now made the popular John Cooper Works performance upgrade available
as a 2006 factory-installed option on the MINI Cooper S. In addition to the
engine performance upgrade which increases output to 208 horsepower and 180
lbs-ft of torque, the factory installation adds the John Cooper Works sport
brake kit with 294 mm (12") brake discs and a limited-slip differential. The
new package will retail for $5900. MINI Canada will continue to offer the
dealer-installed John Cooper Works engine performance kit along with the
expanded line of John Cooper Works tuner accessories.

'Checkmate' and 'Quicksilver' Packages Highlight New 2006 Options
MINI Canada now offers even more ways for owners to individualize their MINI
for 2006.
Starting with the MINI Cooper S hatchback models, the new 'Checkmate' Package,
priced at $2350, features an exclusive exterior appearance with special
Checkmate side decals, Silver Roof, Mirror Caps and Bonnet stripes combined
with two exclusive new colors: Space Blue and Royal Grey. The unique Checkmate
interior offers uniquely patterned cloth/leather sport seats, leather wrapped
wheel and a high-gloss, specially patterned dash panel. An exclusive 17-inch
Flame Spoke performance wheel and tire package, Dynamic Stability Control and
front and rear fog lamps round out the package's sporty orientation.

New for 2006 on MINI Cooper hatchback models, the 'Quicksilver' Package
provides an exterior motif similar to the Checkmate package, with the stunning
combination of Silver Roof, Silver Mirror caps and Bonnet Stripes combined with
three new exclusive colors: Space Blue, Royal Grey and Solar Red. The
Quicksilver Package retails for $200 and is only available in combination with
the Sport Package.

MINI Canada also expands its line of optional equipment for 2006 with new
English Leather upholstery for the Cooper S and a new 16" Bridge Spoke alloy
wheel in the MINI Cooper Sport Package.

2006 Pricing

As the definitive premium small car, MINI offers an ideal combination of value,
fun and performance. With a modest price increase of only $100 on all Cooper,
Cooper S and Convertible models, which also benefit from the addition of the
Multifunction Steering Wheel as standard equipment, and MINI Cooper Classic
pricing unchanged from 2005, along with offering more options and features,
MINI increases the value equation for 2006.

The 2006 MINI Cooper Classic holds at $23,500, while the MINI Cooper, MINI
Cooper S and the MINI Cooper Convertible and MINI Cooper S Convertible increase
slightly to $25,900, $30,600, $31,600 and $36,600 respectively.

Select package and option prices have been incrementally adjusted for some
variants for 2006, but reflect additional features; the Premium Package has
increased by only $40 on Cooper and Cooper S variants and $100 on Convertible
models, however, now includes Auto Dimming interior mirror and Rain Sensor with
Automatic Headlights. The Sport Package has increased by $190 on Cooper and
Cooper S hatchback, but now includes an Anthracite Roofliner, and remains
unchanged for Convertible models.

Production of 2006 MINI models starts in September, arriving in Canadian MINI
showrooms as early as October.

For more information on the 2006 MINI please visit, www.MINI.ca.

BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW
AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance
automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group
Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail
financing and leasing programs on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles,
as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total
network of 37 BMW automobile retail centres,18 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 21
MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

For more information, please contact:

Kevin Marcotte, Corporate Communications Manager
BMW Group Canada
905.428.5005 / kevin.marcotte@bmwgroup.ca

Rob Dexter, Product and Technology Specialist
BMW Group Canada Corporate Communications
905.428.5447 / robert.dexter@bmwgroup.ca

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