4th gen MINI
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"The update will include a revised family of newly refined engines that will produce slightly more power and be slightly more efficient (Confirmed for the Cooper and Cooper S)"
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/02/...transmissions/
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/02/...transmissions/
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Otherwise correct: the MF rumors suggest that the 2018 changes are simply a facelift -- albeit a rather significant one -- rather than a replacement for the F56. With a typical 7-year lifecycle, the next truly new MINI should be in showrooms around 2021-2022.
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So essentially it sounds like generation 3.5? New engine, New transmission, New styling exterior. Does anyone know if interior and suspension has been changed at all?
I really have grown to love my R56 after doing maintenance, new brakes, new shocks, new plugs, and courtesy of the dealer new fuel pump. I see why everyone is so into these little cars now. But in about a 20-25K miles (a year and 3 months for me) I may upgrade if the gen 3.5 is compelling.
I really have grown to love my R56 after doing maintenance, new brakes, new shocks, new plugs, and courtesy of the dealer new fuel pump. I see why everyone is so into these little cars now. But in about a 20-25K miles (a year and 3 months for me) I may upgrade if the gen 3.5 is compelling.
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So essentially it sounds like generation 3.5? New engine, New transmission, New styling exterior. Does anyone know if interior and suspension has been changed at all?
I really have grown to love my R56 after doing maintenance, new brakes, new shocks, new plugs, and courtesy of the dealer new fuel pump. I see why everyone is so into these little cars now. But in about a 20-25K miles (a year and 3 months for me) I may upgrade if the gen 3.5 is compelling.
I really have grown to love my R56 after doing maintenance, new brakes, new shocks, new plugs, and courtesy of the dealer new fuel pump. I see why everyone is so into these little cars now. But in about a 20-25K miles (a year and 3 months for me) I may upgrade if the gen 3.5 is compelling.
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http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...hots-and-video
These guys seem to think BMW usa power trains will be updated 2.0. If there is no 1.5 in any BMW in the USA there will not be a 1.5 in mini as it would have to certify that engine for emissions in the USA and I doubt usa mini sales justify that. I bet we get something comparable to the lowest available engine in the 2 series when it gets its updates at the same time. Although a boosted 3 cylinder would sound pretty cool if rung out.
These guys seem to think BMW usa power trains will be updated 2.0. If there is no 1.5 in any BMW in the USA there will not be a 1.5 in mini as it would have to certify that engine for emissions in the USA and I doubt usa mini sales justify that. I bet we get something comparable to the lowest available engine in the 2 series when it gets its updates at the same time. Although a boosted 3 cylinder would sound pretty cool if rung out.
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So essentially it sounds like generation 3.5? New engine, New transmission, New styling exterior. Does anyone know if interior and suspension has been changed at all?
I really have grown to love my R56 after doing maintenance, new brakes, new shocks, new plugs, and courtesy of the dealer new fuel pump. I see why everyone is so into these little cars now. But in about a 20-25K miles (a year and 3 months for me) I may upgrade if the gen 3.5 is compelling.
I really have grown to love my R56 after doing maintenance, new brakes, new shocks, new plugs, and courtesy of the dealer new fuel pump. I see why everyone is so into these little cars now. But in about a 20-25K miles (a year and 3 months for me) I may upgrade if the gen 3.5 is compelling.
TL;DR: Not enough changes to warrant a redesign, but enough where we actually have a term for these mid-cycle refresh. Non-MINI people wouldn't even notice unless comparing side by side.
LCI updates are usually tweaks to the existing design, albeit more than a model year to model year change. Engines will be tweaked, but they'll be the same basic engine. Probably a retune for more output, better mpg, and response. The overall body design will be the same, but some things like the headlights and tail lights will be tweaked. New technologies will be introduced; for example, the touchscreen nav currently available on the F54 and F60 will then be available across the model lineup. Carplay will be offered, updated driver assistance systems, and rearview cameras will be standard.
The 4th gen models (G56, G55, etc.) will be a completely different car. All new engines, all new interior/exterior designs, new chassis, new car. BMW/MINI tend to do new generations every 7 years so we will probably see 4th gen MINIs in 2020 as a 2021 model.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...hots-and-video
These guys seem to think BMW usa power trains will be updated 2.0. If there is no 1.5 in any BMW in the USA there will not be a 1.5 in mini as it would have to certify that engine for emissions in the USA and I doubt usa mini sales justify that. I bet we get something comparable to the lowest available engine in the 2 series when it gets its updates at the same time. Although a boosted 3 cylinder would sound pretty cool if rung out.
These guys seem to think BMW usa power trains will be updated 2.0. If there is no 1.5 in any BMW in the USA there will not be a 1.5 in mini as it would have to certify that engine for emissions in the USA and I doubt usa mini sales justify that. I bet we get something comparable to the lowest available engine in the 2 series when it gets its updates at the same time. Although a boosted 3 cylinder would sound pretty cool if rung out.