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I suspect since 2011 brought quite a few changes, relatively speaking, not much. Maybe a paint color or two, possibly a package rearrangement, and maybe an interior trim choice will change. I base my answer on being around the MINI configurator and NAM since May 2007.
2012 should start production around August or Sept with deliveries to the US starting around Nov.