The most famous British hatch has received a significant redesign.
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Mini released a handful of images of its upcoming 2025 Mini Cooper 2-Door Hardtop on Tuesday, giving us our first look at the next generation of the legendary British hatchback.
The BMW Group-owned company did not share any additional information on the new Mini Cooper, saying it only released these images in response to a collection of spy shots that circulated the web last week showing the car fully undisguised.
There are a number of significant design changes to differentiate this new Mini from the outgoing model. From what we can tell, the version you see here is all-electric, as it doesn’t have a hood scoop or an exhaust pipe. The fascia is new, and the plastic fender flares—a signature feature on past Mini models—have been deleted in favor of a cleaner look.
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Out back you’ll find triangular taillights that, like past models, incorporate parts of the Union Jack flag into their design. There’s also a strip that goes across the hatch displaying the model name.
Despite the changes, this new Cooper Hardtop is still very much identifiable as a Mini. The classic round headlights, short wheelbase, contrast-color roof, and general proportions are all great signs the company is sticking to its retro roots.
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There’s no word on when Mini plans to reveal specifications, performance numbers, or interior photos, but seeing as how this car looks production-ready, we don’t expect to wait long.
Brian Silvestro Road & Track staff writer with a taste for high-mileage, rusted-out projects and amateur endurance racing.
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