New MINI facelift revealed with updated look and added tech

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MINI has freshened up its core model range by introducing a facelift for its hatch, Convertible and Electric models. They all benefit from a new look and technology updates, while prices start from £16,045.

The most obvious change is at the front, where MINI has increased the size of the grille, added a body-coloured strip and new black surround. Air inlets have also replaced spot lamps in the lower section of the front bumper, while the inside of the headlights is now finished in black rather than chrome. Three new exterior finishes, Rooftop Grey, Island Blue and Zesty Yellow are also available.

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Updates inside amount to a new 8.8-inch colour touchscreen display on the centre console, and as with the exterior much of the chrome detailing has been replaced with black trim for a sportier look. A new sports steering wheel and a five-inch digital instrument cluster now come as standard across the entire line-up, too.

MINI Convertible facelift - front

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - rear

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - full rear red

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - exhaust

MINI Convertible facelift - hood up

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - rear seats

MINI Electric facelift - rear

MINI Convertible facelift - full front

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - front red

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - interior

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - full rear

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - full front

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - dash

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - full rear

MINI Convertible facelift - dash

MINI Electric facelift - bonnet

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - front

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - grille

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - badge

MINI Convertible facelift - cabin

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - cabin

MINI Convertible facelift - side

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - dash

MINI Convertible facelift - full rear

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - full front

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - front seats

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - transmission

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - side

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - front

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - full front red

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - bonnet

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - boot side

MINI facelift group

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - boot

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - wheel

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - rear detail red

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - side red

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - grille red

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - side

MINI Electric facelift - roof

MINI Convertible facelift - side hood up

MINI 5-door hatch facelift - exhaust

MINI Convertible facelift - boot

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - cabin

MINI 3-door hatch facelift - fog light

MINI Electric facelift - front

MINI Electric facelift - grille

New options include Adaptive Suspension, which is available for the first time on a MINI. The system constantly monitors and adjusts the car’s suspension through the use of continuous frequency-selective damping. MINI says it “redefines the brand’s hallmark go-kart feeling”.

The engine line-up starts with a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol with 102bhp in the MINI One or 136bhp in the Cooper. A larger 2.0-litre four-cylinder is also offered, with 178bhp in the Cooper S, while the 234bhp version is exclusive to the hot John Cooper Works models.

The MINI Electric retains its 32.6kWh battery and 184bhp electric motor that gives it a 145-mile range and a 0-62mph time of 7.3 seconds. As before, all models can be upgraded with Classic, Sport or Exclusive trim packs.

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