Bold, modern and fresh - this is how MINI presents itself at Auto Shanghai 2025. For the very first time, MINI will showcase its completely new model family at a motor show, highlighting its high-performance John Cooper Works brand.
The fifth generation of the MINI Cooper stands for simplicity at its charismatic best. Typical MINI proportions evoke the brand's history. Together with the striking front grille, they give the new model its distinctive face. Minimalist design, digital innovations and an immersive user experience are the hallmarks of the interior.
The MINI Cooper 5 Door, characterised by the brand's typical driving fun, extended space, and distinctive functionality, now joins the MINI family. These characteristics make the five-seater an exceptional phenomenon in its segment, together with its unique design – a combination of tradition and modern, purist styling – and innovative assistance systems.
60 years ago, a female British racing driver gave the brand its first victory in an international rally. With charismatic edition models, MINI commemorates the start of the British small car’s extraordinary racing career and a courageous foray into a male domain. Premiere on International Women’s Day, South African market launch in Q3 2022 in very limited numbers.
All models to be launched together in South Africa in third quarter of 2022: Resolute Edition for the MINI 3-door, the MINI 5-door and the MINI Convertible, Untold Edition for the MINI Clubman and Untamed Edition for the MINI Countryman. Exclusive design and equipment features deliver unmistakable charisma.
• The original in the small car premium segment moves to the next stage of its evolution. • With intensive makeover for the MINI 3-door Hatch, the MINI 5-door Hatch and the MINI Convertible, position confirmed as premium providers of driving fun, expressive design and individual style.
Centre instrument with 8.8-inch touch display as standard, individually configurable Live Widgets, "Lounge" and "Sport" modes for the centre and multifunctional instrument display, and MINI App with extended functions: With the new edition of the models in the small car premium segment, connectivity and driving pleasure form the perfect combination for the typical MINI feeling.
The original in the small car premium segment moves to the next stage of its evolution. With an intensive makeover for the MINI 3-door, the MINI 5-door and the MINI Convertible, the British premium automobile manufacturer confirms the position of the three models as the premium providers of driving fun, expressive design and individual style.
MINI celebrates the brand’s 60th anniversary with an exclusive design model – Specific design features for the exterior and interior emphasise the authentic background and agile character of the original in the small car segment – Special edition as MINI 3 Door and MINI 5 Door, each available in two engine variants.
On Location Pictures: The new MINI 3 door, MINI 5 door and MINI Convertible national media launch held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Statements by the Board of Management of BMW AG at the BMW Group Press Conference, Beijing Auto Show 2018.
Extensive update for the original in the premium small car segment is the main focus of the MINI appearance at the event that traditionally kicks off the year for the automotive industry – British brand presents the new edition of the MINI and the MINI Convertible at the North American International Auto Show 2018 along with the current range of models in the premium compact segment.
The British premium automobile manufacturer strengthens the progressive character and appeal of its models in the small car segment with a stylishly refined visual appearance and extensive technological advancements. The update for the MINI 3 door includes fresh design accentuations, innovations in the field of drive technology, additional customisation options and an expansion of the digital services available as part of MINI Connected.
New in the MINI 3 door, MINI 5 door and MINI Convertible: 7-speed Steptronic automatic transmission with double clutch enables acceleration without torque interruption.
Updated MINI model range price list.
MINI South Africa introduces the exclusive MINI Cooper S 5-door special edition, an adrenalin-boosting blend of raw power and sporty looks in Melting Silver metallic paint and featuring an enhanced engine as well as exclusive MINI John Cooper Works parts.¶ ¶
A sense of individual style has always been an integral part of the unmistakable MINI feeling. With the new MINI Seven, the British brand now goes even further in showcasing the distinctive qualities of the original in the small car segment. The first design model of the latest MINI generation presents a particularly striking combination of the brand’s traditional values and the progressive product quality of the current models.
After a successful market launch of the new MINI hatch in 2014, MINI South Africa is now expanding its model range. As of September 2015, the model program of the latest generation of the original in the premium segment of small cars will be expanded to include the MINI One 3-Door hatch and the MINI One 5-Door.
In its 55-year history, MINI has reached many milestones – the most recent being the launch of the new MINI 5 door, this being MINI’s first five door model in the small premium car segment. With the retail launch now aside, which took place on 1 November, MINI South Africa wanted to see how much further they could push the concept of a ‘car launch’ to give it a more literal meaning.
European testing institute recognises camera-based system as groundbreaking innovation for accident avoidance.