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MINI USA ANNOUNCES 2006 MODEL-YEAR PRODUCT UPDATES AND PRICING
Thu Aug 04 09:00:00 CEST 2005 Press Release
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - August 4, 2005... MINI USA enhances its 2006 model line up with new packages and optional features, including most notably a new Checkmate package and new factory-installed John Cooper Works package. In addition, MINI USA holds the line on 2006 MSRP pricing for the MINI Cooper, the MINI Cooper Convertible and the MINI Cooper S Convertible. The MINI Cooper S hardtop increases by $200.
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MINI Offers New Package and Options; Holds MSRP on Three of Four Models
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - August 4, 2005... MINI USA enhances its 2006 model line up
with new packages and optional features, including most notably a new Checkmate
package and new factory-installed John Cooper Works package. In addition, MINI
USA holds the line on 2006 MSRP pricing for the MINI Cooper, the MINI Cooper
Convertible and the MINI Cooper S Convertible. The MINI Cooper S hardtop
increases by $200.
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. In addition to the engine performance
upgrade, the factory installation adds the John Cooper Works sport brake kit
and a limited-slip differential. Along with the expanded line of John Cooper
Works tuner accessories, MINI USA will continue to offer the dealer-installed
John Cooper Works engine performance kit. The factory-installed package will
retail for $6,300.
Checkmate Package Highlights New 2006 Options
For 2006, MINI USA now offers even more ways for owners to individualize their
MINI. Available on the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S hardtop models, the
Checkmate package features an exclusive exterior appearance with special
Checkmate side decals, a rear spoiler and bonnet stripes. The custom Checkmate
interior offers uniquely patterned cloth/leather sport seats, leather wrapped
wheel and a high-gloss, specially patterned dash panel. An exclusive
performance wheel and tire package, Dynamic Stability Control and font fog
lamps round out the package's sporty orientation.
MINI USA also expands its line of optional equipment for 2006. New interior
options include English Leather upholstery, a MINI "Seven" high-gloss black
dash panel and a MINI "Park Lane" dash. Exterior options include roof, mirror
caps and bonnet stripes now available in silver, new paint colors including
Solar Red, Royal Grey and Space Blue and two new 15" no-cost wheel packages for
the MINI Cooper.
2006 Pricing
As the definitive premium small car, MINI offers an ideal combination of value,
fun and performance. By holding prices for three out of four models and
offering more options and features, MINI increases the value equation for
2006. The 2006 MINI Cooper holds at $17,500 and the MINI Cooper Convertible
and MINI Cooper S Convertible hold at $22,000 and $25,400 respectively. All
MSRP pricing include a $550 destination charge.
Select package and option prices have been incrementally adjusted for 2006;
Sport and Premium packages have increased by $50, metallic paint has increased
by $30 and the body color dash is now optional at $200.
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