MINI Superleggera Months Away From Production Decision
A decision on whether the MINI Superleggera will be produced is expected to be made in the coming months.
The stunning concept was unveiled earlier this year at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza and is reportedly at least six months away from being approved by BMW. The BMW board is still deciding whether or not the Superleggera is a worthwhile product for the MINI brand as it simultaneously contemplates the virtues of expanding or contracting the current model line.
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The MINI Superleggera in concept form was outfitted with an electric powertrain and if it gets the green light, would be the brand’s eighth model. MINI’s current lineup consists of the Hatch, Five-Door, Convertible, Coupe, Roadster, Paceman and Countryman.
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[Source: Reuters]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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9th model surely? Did somebody forget the Clubman