Country of OriginThe country in which the vehicle was assembled from components to complete car
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch YearThe year in which this vehicle was first built
2011
Launch MonthThe month of the year in which this vehicle was first built
7
Generation Name
R56
SeriesThe series of a vehicle model e.g. VY Commodore, FG Falcon
R56 LCI
BadgeThis is the variation of the vehicle within its model line. This can be a change of mechanical equipment, features etc.
Cooper
DoorsThe number of doors on the vehicle. Note that the boot is generally included in the door count.
3
Seat CapacityThe number of occupants that can be legally carried within a vehicle.
4
Body StyleThis is the overall shape (style) of the vehicle's body, eg Sedan, SUV, Ute
Hatch
Overview
Under fire from the likes of Audi's A1, Citroen's DS3 and Alfa's Mito, the MINI moves forward with minor power and fuel economy improvements. Exterior changes have added almost 100mm to the freshened-up nose (to comply with Euro pedestrian safety regulations), and rearward the new LED brake lights grow brighter as brake pedal pressure increases. New alloy wheel designs come in 15, 16 and 17-inch. Inside, audio controls are now laid out conventionally for more intuitive use. There are auto headlights, foglights, rain sensing wipers and velour floor mats. Underpinnings remain basically the same, for that inspirational MINI ride.