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NEW MINI CLUBMAN MAKES NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 14, 2007... The 2008 MINI Clubman, an all-new addition to the MINI model line, has just made its North American debut today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, bowing to the audience most unconventionally, with its rear-end first! With a little more room in the back and an innovative door configuration, the eagerly anticipated MINI Clubman defies convention in its concept and style. This all new addition to the MINI family will go on sale in the US February 16th, 2008 as both a Cooper and a Cooper S model. The MINI Cooper Clubman will be offerd with a MSRP of $20,600, while the MINI Cooper S Clubman will come with a MSRP of $24,100. Both prices include a $650 Destination charge.

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New Member of MINI Family Offers Flexibility, Fun and Performance

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 14, 2007... The 2008 MINI Clubman, an all-new
addition to the MINI model line, has just made its North American debut today
at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, bowing to the audience most
unconventionally, with its rear-end first! With a little more room in the back
and an innovative door configuration, the eagerly anticipated MINI Clubman
defies convention in its concept and style. This all new addition to the MINI
family will go on sale in the US February 16th, 2008 as both a Cooper and a
Cooper S model. The MINI Cooper Clubman will be offerd with a MSRP of $20,600,
while the MINI Cooper S Clubman will come with a MSRP of $24,100. Both prices
include a $650 Destination charge.

The MINI Clubman paves the way into a totally-new market segment, offering new
opportunities for the MINI brand and showcasing, yet again, MINI's leadership
in the premium small car segment. With its hallmark design elements, the MINI
Clubman is clearly a MINI from every angle. Yet it is the MINI Clubman's
unique rear-end design and new proportions that distinguish it from other
members of the MINI family and make it unlike anything else on the road today.

Compelling Design and Five Doors in a Brand-New Configuration.
MINI is well known for its combination of successful attributes - a truly
unique design; agile driving characteristics; premium quality; a high level of
safety; a wide range of customization options, and outstanding efficiency. Now
the all-new MINI Clubman offers another compelling attribute - an additional
9.45 inches in body length and wheelbase extended by 3.15 inches that helps
create more space in the rear legroom area. What makes the MINI Clubman truly
unique is its innovative five door configuration with the conventional driver's
and front passenger's door supplemented by an additional rear-hinged door on
the right-hand side of the car and the two split-rear doors in the back.

The MINI Clubman extends an open welcome to rear-seat passengers with the
"Clubdoor", a rather ingenious door configuration on the right side of the
vehicle. The Clubdoor swings open in the opposing direction relative to the
main passenger door to dramatically increase the access to the rear seating
area. Behind the front seats, the new MINI Clubman offers remarkable rear
seating comfort and flexible use of space. Rear seat passengers now enjoy 3.15
inches more legroom compared to the MINI hardtop. Without an exterior handle,
the Clubdoor is integrated unobtrusively into the body design of the MINI
Clubman and for safety, can only be opened with the adjoining front door open.
The MINI Clubman comes to the US in a four passenger configuration.

The split-rear doors at the back of the MINI Clubman are another unique design
element of the MINI Clubman and open up to offer easy and convenient access for
larger parcels and equipment such as sports gear. In addition to increased
functionality, the split-rear doors represent a modern interpretation of an
authentic detail seen on MINI's classic forerunners. The rear doors are
further highlighted with the C-pillars painted in a contrasting silver or black
finish. Inside, the generous luggage compartment may be further extended with
a flexible rear seat configuration, offering very easy and convenient loading
options thanks to the two rear doors.

The MINI Clubman is the modern successor to the legendary classics Morris Mini
Traveller, Austin Mini Countryman, and Mini Clubman Estate. However, the MINI
Clubman retains all the functionality, handling and performance characteristics
that one expects in a thoroughly modern MINI.

Enhanced Function With MINI Performance and Driving Characteristics.
MINI has developed the new MINI Clubman specifically for the active and
passionate individualist wishing to consciously stand out. The MINI Clubman
retains its sporting character, while offering new and flexible options in
interior use and practical value. Despite its slightly longer proportions the
MINI Clubman retains MINI's typical "wheels at the four corners" stance and the
car's driving characteristics still offer the legendary go-kart feeling unique
to MINI.

The MINI Clubman will be available in the U.S. with two different engines:
* Powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with twin-scroll turbocharger, direct
gasoline injection and maximum output of 175 hp at an engine speed of 5,500
rpm, the MINI Cooper S Clubman offers the highest level of performance.
* The MINI Cooper Clubman, benefiting from its 1.6-liter four-cylinder
developing 120 hp at 6,600 rpm and featuring fully variable valve management,
offers impressive performance and economy.

More Than 40 Color Combinations for the Individualist
Motoring in a MINI is more than just getting from A to B - it is an expression
of ones' lifestyle - a genuine attitude towards life. In particular, it is the
focus on the enjoyment and experience of driving combined with an appreciation
of powerful, trendsetting design. The MINI Clubman offers the enthusiast even
greater options in personalizing his or her style, with more than 40
combinations of the exterior paintwork alone. Add to that the full compliment
of options and features and the possible combinations a MINI Clubman can be
configured becomes almost limitless.

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