20 years of BMW Mini: How the iconic car has changed over the years
It’s been a little while since the German brand reinvented a British icon – so how has it changed over the years? Jack Evans takes a look Officially revealed at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show, the Mini took the motoring world by storm. Pictures: Mini/PA
Tue, 04 May, 2021 - 12:49
Jack Evans
The Mini is as British as The Beatles. But back in 2001, a very German BMW took to reinventing this legendary icon, transforming the tiny original Mini into a far more luxurious and up-to-date affair.
It was a success too, with the Mini going on to become a smash hit across the globe. Since its inception, it has changed a fair bit as well, evolving and shaping to become the car we know today.
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20 years of BMW Mini: The highlights
The Mini has changed considerably over the years
The Mini is as British a brand as they come. But back in 2001, a very German BMW took to reinventing this legendary icon, transforming the tiny original Mini into a far more luxurious, and up-to-date affair.
It was a success, too, with the Mini going on to become a smash hit across the globe. Since its inception, it has changed a fair bit as well, evolving and shaping to become the car we know today. Let’s take a look at some of the standout models which have hit the road over that time.