You can also get an all-electric model.
Mini will switch to electric vehicles in the 2030s. Mini will continue to make gas-powered vehicles available in its lineup, but it won’t happen quickly. New spy photos have shown the Mini Cooper with its internal combustion engine in testing. It’s also wearing a camouflage wrap to hide its many styling changes.
While the car’s classic Mini shape remains, it has a new front-end design to match the all electric model. New headlights and a new grille are part of the new Mini’s front bumper. Although the rear remains the same as the current Mini, Mini has modified the EV’s derriere to include new trapezoidal taillight designs. This could hide some changes in the Mini’s gas-powered engine.
At the moment, we don’t know much about the powertrain but expect the new Mini will keep the same engine lineups. Mini may make some changes to meet the new emissions regulations. Mini will make a significant improvement to the interior of the model, adding a large and round touchscreen display to its dashboard’s center. Although the driver’s display will still be smaller, most of the car’s controls will reside in the new infotainment screen.
Mini has not yet specified a launch date for the new model. However, current reports suggest that a 2023 reveal is planned for the model year 2024. This is the timeline for the ICE and EV versions. The gas-powered version of the F56 Mini models appears to be a modified version. The transition to full electric motorization for BMW’s brand is a huge challenge that consumers aren’t keen to face.