- The Mini Hardtop 20 Years Edition costs $36,315 plus an $850 destination fee.
- It’s available in red, white, and blue, with patriotic stars and stripes accents.
The German reinvention of a British icon is celebrating 20 years in America.
The Mini name entered the U.S. as a tiny, adorable 2-door in 1960. But the company exited the market after the federal government enacted new car safety standards in 1968.
The name returned for the 2003 model year under BMW’s leadership, and that’s the anniversary the 2023 Mini Hardtop 4 Door 20 Years Edition is meant to mark. Mini will offer the model in Chili Red, Pepper White, and Island Blue. The brand explains, “these three body colors represent the core elements of the American and British flags.” They wear piano black exterior trim and silver roofs and mirror caps.
The anniversary model is available only with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Mini asks $36,315 plus an $850 destination fee for each of the cars. They’ll arrive in dealerships this month.
A red, white, and blue stripe adorns the driver’s side of the hood and passes low on both doors. A small star sits on the passenger’s side of the hood.
Inside, Carbon Black leatherette upholsters the seats, with real Nappa leather on the steering wheel. Badges reading “20 Years Edition” appear on the dash.
Standard features include dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, and Apple CarPlay.
