Big celebration for little Mini
The original Mini continued in production until the launch of BMW’s ‘‘new’’ Mini – which was controversial because it was much larger than the classic version and focused almost exclusively on the premium, fashion-conscious market.
BMW’s interpretation also was (and still is) a huge success. And it is still British-made, despite the German ownership.
A new Mini 60 Years Edition has been launched, in three and five-door versions.
It’s destined for the New Zealand market in very limited numbers (nothing specific at this time), likely in Cooper and Cooper S configurations.
If you want to register it on August 26, 2019, that should be doable: the 60 Years Edition should arrive in New Zealand mid-year.
The hero colour is a new ‘‘British Racing Green IV’’ paint finish, although black, grey, silver and blue are also offered.
There’s piano black exterior trim, black roof and exterior mirror caps, anniversary design bonnet stripes and modelexclusive 17-inch light alloy wheels.
The 60 Years emblem is placed on the left-hand bonnet stripe, side scuttles of the turn indicators and LED logo projection from the driver’s door.
The interior has model-specific finishes using the 60 Years emblem, including the steering wheel and front seats.
The seats are finished with Mini Yours Leather Lounge in Dark Cacao with contrast seat stitching and piping matching the new exterior paintwork.