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MINI Innovations designed to provide extreme driving fun and even greater efficiency.

In keeping with the times, MINI will inject the ultra-sporty performance characteristics of its John Cooper Works models with even greater efficiency beginning in July 2012 with the introduction of a new-generation engine and other far-reaching powertrain innovations. Fresh from an intensive course of development, the twin-scroll turbo engine benefits from new technologies to increase efficiency with no sacrifice in power output. Drivers' hearts will also beat faster with its even quicker responses, and it will...

THE 2011 MINI LINEUP

2011 Model Year Design and Technology Changes - Summary Exterior updates * All models will have new bumper fascias, taillamp assemblies and larger foglights. * There is a new Adaptive Xenon headlight option ($100), and black headlight housings are newly available for Cooper and Cooper S (no charge option). * Sunroof glass tint will change from 10 percent in the previous model to 30 percent on 2011 MY vehicles, further reducing sunlight penetration. * New colors:...