THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

By the time the third-generation models arrived in 2014, MINI was a firmly established brand in its own right. This meant BMW was able to cut itself free from any ties to the to original 1959 classic Mini and build a thoroughly modern car for today’s market.

While the updates between the first- and second-generation models require a keen eye to spot the differences, the third-generation F56 three-door Hatch was an altogether different machine. Of course, it was still instantly recognisable as a MINI (retaining many of the core design features that appealed to so many buyers over the previous 13 years) but the new car kept up with modern demands by offering a car