Aussie launch set for second half of 2021 as MINI extends lifespan of current hatch and cabrio

Another facelifted version of the MINI Hatch and Convertible has been revealed ahead of an Australian launch in the second half of 2021, as the BMW-owned British brand extends the lifespan of the current generation for another couple of years.

A variety of issues, from COVID-19 to Brexit and program development costs, are understood to have forced the delay of the next-generation hatchback until 2023, which as we’ve reported will be a smaller model based on a new BMW Group platform carrying both electric powertrains and traditional combustion engines.
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