ABOUT TO ARRIVE – The presentation of the new generation of the Miniwhich should arrive in dealerships by the end of 2023. And on time, the uncamouflaged images of the English city car, taken by Autoblog.com on the streets of Los Angeles during a photo shoot. In the photo you can see a Mini Cooper SE, therefore the electric version of the 3-door, which also includes variants with internal combustion engines. The electric will be built in China on a new platform in collaboration with the Great Wall, while the latter will adopt an evolution of the current platform and will be produced in England.
WHAT REMAINS – In particular, the Mini Cooper SE it is distinguished by the lime green S on the grille, identical to that of the current versions. Some typical features of the British brand remain, such as the large framed front grille, the contrasting roof and more generally the shapes, which remain recognizable, albeit with a simplified design.
AND WHAT CHANGES – On the other hand, the air intake on the bonnet, a feature of all models to date, has disappeared Mini Cooper S. Other elements have also been changed in the sense of a greater cleaning lines and surfaces: the handles are flush with the bodywork and the classic black plastic mudguards have been eliminated. But the biggest changes can be seen at the rear, where the tailgate also incorporates the lights, ideally joined by a horizontal band with the model name. The design of the headlights is triangular, in contrast with the rounded shapes of the bodywork.
