Cars & Concepts

Mini expects leaner lineup to boost profits

Mini's Hatch nameplate has 5-door, shown, and 3-door models.
January 05, 2015 05:00 AM
On a diet

Mini nameplates likely to stay and likely to go

Nameplate2014 Output*What's next
Hatch  
3-door150,937New generation 2014
5-door30,456Added 2014
Countryman102,875Redesign due 2016-17
Convertible16,089Redesign due 2015
Paceman11,217Likely to be cut
Clubman7,962Redesign due 2015
Coupe2,404Production ends 2015
Roadster2,886Production ends 2015
   
* IHS Automotive estimates

To boost Mini's prospects of long-term profitability, parent BMW Group has decided the British brand needs to shrink its lineup to four nameplates from seven.

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