The revised Mini range will arrive in Ireland in September, with the overall pricing remaining much the same.
In addition to a number of detail changes to the exterior and inside, there is a brand new 1.6 diesel engine with CO2 emissions of 99g/km. The engine has been developed entirely by BMW and replaces the previous unit provided by PSA Peugeot-Citroen.
The interior is of a perceptibly better quality, especially in the dashboard and instruments treatment.
Internet radio is available, through a special free application of the Apple iPhone.
The new cars will arrive at the same time as the latest derivative, the Countryman.