Next-gen Mini launching on November 19

Mini India will launch the next-generation 3-door and 5-door Mini in India on November 19, 2014. The company had released a teaser image before indicating that the launch was just around the corner, and now, the brand has officially announced the launch date.

Changes on the new Mini include:

• Based on the BMW UKL platform
• Taller, wider and longer than the outgoing model
• New headlamps
• LED DRLs
• New tail lamps
• New exterior body colours
• More space in the cabin
• Redesigned rear seat
• More boot space
• Revised instrument cluster in front of the driver on the steering column
• Infotainment system on the dashboard (centre)

The Mini will be powered by a 1.5L, 3-cylinder motor producing 134 BHP of power and the Mini Cooper S will be powered by a 2.0L, 4-cylinder motor developing 189 BHP of power. The Cooper D will be powered by a 1.5L, 3-cylinder diesel motor producing 114 BHP of power.