Plus, Mini has made no secret of how its new-era cars will be designed with a focus on minimalism and sustainability, in direct contrast to the flourish-heavy and material-rich make-up of its rivals, as was the original.
That’s the brilliant thing about the electrification of the Mini: unless you’re a diehard A-series fanatic, the engine was never the true crux of the original Mini’s appeal, and so the carefully managed integration of EV power and resultant boost in environmental credentials can only be a good thing.
Sir Alec will be turning in his grave* Fixed it
Only if it has 20 ashtrays and no radio. 😛
Is it actually mini, then? He certainly wouldn’t approve of anything BMW churned out as Mini, especially the countryman!
Current BMW mini is an abomination.