The New Mini: Evolution Of An Original - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - August 14, 2006: Here comes the first generation change since the start of a new era: The new MINI is warming up to continue the outstanding success of its predecessor. Consistently enhanced and refined in design, the new MINI comes in a new look and boasts all-new drivetrain technology for even greater agility.

CLICK HERE to watch a Chili Red (white roof and exterior mirrors) BMW MINI Cooper driving on country roads.

CLICK HERE to watch exterior beauty shots of Chili Red MINI at a Scottish harbor.

CLICK HERE to watch a video clip featuring interior beauty shots of the Chili Red MINI.

CLICK HERE to watch a laser blue metallic Mini Cooper S driving through the town center of Massif Central, France.

CLICK HERE to watch a interior beauty scenes of the laser blue Mini Cooper S.

Due to enter the market in late 2006, the MINI Cooper is powered by a 1.6-litre normal-aspiration engine developing maximum output of 88 kW/120 hp, the MINI Cooper S comes with an even more powerful and dynamic 128 kW/175 hp turbocharged engine. The "basic" version, the new MINI One, will be following in the first half of 2007, its 1.4-litre power unit developing maximum output of 70 kW/95 hp. And finally the range will be joined, also in the first half of 2007, by the new MINI Diesel featuring the most advanced and sophisticated turbodiesel technology.