The all-new F56 MINI will debut in less than two weeks. We already know the F56, built on BMW’s UKL1 platform, could spawn as many as 10 different product lines. Thanks to MotoringFile here’s a look at what we can expect from MINI’s new era and when we’re likely to see it:
F56 MINI (third-generation hardtop)
Debut: 18 November 2013 // European sales launch: January 2014
F55 MINI five-door (rival to Volkswagen Polo and Golf)
Debut:Â 3rd quarter 2014 // European sales launch:Â 3rd quarter 2014
F57 MINI Convertible (underpinned by current R56 convertible)
Debut: 1st quarter 2015 // European sales launch: 2nd quarter 2015
F54 MINI Clubman (likely to have two suicide doors)
Debut:Â 3rd quarter 2015 // European sales launch: 3rd quarter 2015
F59 MINI Roadster/Coupe (may be combined as single model)
Debut: Late 2016/early 2017 // European sales launch: Early 2017
As a general rule MINI launches products in Australia 3–6 months after they have gone on sale in Europe.
[Source: MotoringFile | Pic: Autocar]