(January 10, 2018) Updates for the 2018 Mini Hardtop 2 Door, the Mini Hardtop 4 Door and the Mini Convertible includes fresh design accentuations, innovations in the field of drive technology, additional customization options and an expansion of the digital services available as part of Mini Connected.

Mini manufacturer BMW says, "The upgrading of the original product substance in the premium segment of small cars highlights the mature yet distinctive charisma of Mini, which in its current model generation is now available for the first time with three body types for hallmark driving fun in urban environments. This is due to such elements as an extended range of standard features, newly designed headlights and rear lights, additional body finishes and cutting-edge connectivity technology for convenience and infotainment."

Mini Hardtop 2 Door, Mini Hardtop 4 Door, Mini Convertible: overview of new features.

    LED rear lights in Union Jack design.
    New Mini logo, new body finishes, Piano Black exterior.
    New light alloy wheels.
    Extended range of leather trim, interior surfaces and Color Lines.
    Unique individualization with Mini Yours Customized.
    Multifunction steering wheel and radio with 6.5-inch color screen, USB and
    Bluetooth interface as standard.
    Optional radio and navigation systems with touchscreen monitor.
    Telephony with wireless charging.
    Mini Connected and Mini Connected XL with new functions.
    Mini logo projection from the exterior mirror on the driver's side.
    Bright and dazzle-free: LED headlights.



A modified design for the characteristic circular headlights make the hallmark front view of the new lineup even more powerfully expressive. In the standard halogen headlights, a striking accentuation is added by means of a black panel. In the LED headlights available as optional equipment items, the high-quality technology is underscored by means of an entirely newly design of the light sources.

The latest generation of the LED modules for low and high beam offers increased brightness. The LED daytime driving light and the turn indicator light are generated by a ring which surrounds the entire contour of the headlight,

The rear lights also feature a new design in conjunction with the optional LED headlights. As a clear reference to the brand's British DNA, the upright light units at the rear of the new cars now appear in a Union Jack design.

The striking flag motif is recreated in the structure of the light functions. The turn indicators are horizontally arranged and the brake lights are vertically aligned, with the tail light additionally representing the diagonal lines of the British flag. In order to ensure a particularly harmonious lighting effect, all light sources forming the Union Jack graphic use LED technology.

The new Mini logo is clear and authentic in style, appearing on the bonnet, tailgate, steering wheel, central instrument display, remote control, and optional driver’s side puddle lighting all models. It is a re-interpretation of the existing logo and now features a two-dimensional "flat design". As such, the Mini logo reflects the new brand identity with its focus on the essentials – namely key values such as driving fun, distinctive design, premium quality and emotional appeal.

The extensive range of exterior paint colors available for the new Mini lineup now adds three variants: Emerald Grey metallic, Starlight Blue metallic, and Solaris Orange metallic.

What is more, the list of optional equipment items features an additional means of customizing the exterior design. With the option Piano Black Exterior, the surrounds of the headlights, rear lights and radiator grille are finished in high-gloss black instead of chrome.

The selection of optionally available light alloy wheels has been expanded, too. The 17-inch light alloy wheels in the design styles Roulette Spoke 2-tone and Propeller Spoke 2-tone are now available for all body variants of the new Mini. The likewise 17-inch light alloy wheels in Rail Spoke 2-tone design have also been newly added to the program.

A broad selection of seat surfaces, interior surfaces and color lines add a touch of individual style to the interior of the new cars. New features for the Mini Hardtop 2 Door and the Mini Hardtop 4 Door include supple Malt Brown Chesterfield Leather upholstery.

In addition, the new option Mini Yours Interior Style Piano Black with illumination includes a backlit decorative panel on the passenger side of the dashboard, likewise finished in Piano Black as well as bearing a stylized Union Jack motif.  The color of the backlighting matches the ambient lighting selected by the driver. This option also adds high-gloss Piano Black surfaces in the area of the doors and center console.,

The Mini Yours Customized program now raises hallmark brand individualization to a whole new level. It includes retrofit products that can be designed by customers themselves, which are then produced precisely according to these individual specifications. The Mini Yours Customized range will include side scuttles, decorative strips for the interior on the passenger side, LED door sill finishers and LED door projectors.

Mini Yours Customized products can be designed and previewed through a specially created Online Customizer. Here customers can choose between various colors, patterns, surface structures and icons, as well as contributing their own texts and adding a touch of personal style to the design.

This offering enables Mini fans to turn their vehicle into a unique specimen that bears the stamp of their own personality. The individualized products are manufactured using innovative production techniques such as various 3D printing methods and laser engraving.