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MINI Production to Decrease in 2006

We’ve got some follow-up information on the recent Oxford plant construction article posted a few weeks back. According to a few sources, MINI should see decreased sales numbers in ‘06 due to the plant shut down in January, various construction projects, and the introduction of the next generation MINI in late summer. Expect total sales to by less than 184,357 number sold worldwide last year and wait times to increase around the world. If this happens, 2006 would be the first year with lower sales than the previous one.

Once the construction is finished and the new section of the plant online, we can expect capacity to be raised to around 240,000 units annually.

We’ll have more on the next generation timeline in the coming weeks and months.

Allan Nov 29th, 2005 Link

I just noticed this, but is the front grill hint at the fact that its a BMW signature grill? (the two holes laid side by side)

FH Nov 30th, 2005 Link

Allan:

Actually, if you look behind the grill on your current MINI, you’ll see the plastic (I think it’s plastic) housing that looks like that. It’s present on my ‘06 MINI.

carl Nov 30th, 2005 Link

It’s a good thing I did’nt wait to get my 06. I was going to wait till after X-mass. Good thing I’m impatient.

Bilbo Baggins Nov 30th, 2005 Link

Looks like we can count on high resale values for a bit longer.

MINI VANILLI Nov 30th, 2005 Link

at least it will keep resale nice and healthy for 2006 on our current cars.

MINI VANILLI Nov 30th, 2005 Link

Bilbo……you beat me to it. we must have been writing at the exact same time. haha

Fishbulb Nov 30th, 2005 Link

ugh….I need to get my order in ASAP.

JimOhio Nov 30th, 2005 Link

this is great news.

they should lower the production even more.

less minis = better

there already has been dilution of the cool factor of the mini..

i mean MINI

classic mini = tons of cool

MotoringFile » Archive » Rumors behind the JCW GP Nov 30th, 2005 Link

[...] As was reported yesterday on MF, MINI has been anticipating a production decline in 2006 as the factory undergoes construction. [...]

Mark (Ohio) Nov 30th, 2005 Link

I planned on ordering an ‘06 MCS JCW with my tax return…that sounds like it will be during the slowdown. argh

Trick Nov 30th, 2005 Link

Well. . . I put my order in today. Should have a production number later today. Here’s to hopefully beating the shutdown.

Anybody want to buy a STS2/CSP prepped Miata?

the mole Nov 30th, 2005 Link

The only reason “sales” will be decreased in 2006 is because a proportion of the build volume will be the R56 which will not be on sale…

Production will more than likely be slightly reduced but should ramp-up faily swifty around launch time…

x ’spect

Mark (Ohio) Nov 30th, 2005 Link

Congrats Trick way cool! =:)

Giacomo Nov 30th, 2005 Link

JimOhio……….It Ain’t an Enzo……..good lord man!

FR Walter Dec 1st, 2005 Link

I havenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t been lurking around here in a wile. So I see that Jim Ohio is still here. Jim if you want “Tons of cool” do what I did. Get a Chevy SSR. There were not a lot built and it will be out of production this summer. The Ã¢â‚¬â„¢06 will be the last year of the SSR roadster pickup. So using your logic the Chevy SSR is your dream car.

PS. I love mine and you can’t have it

Teresa Jan 19th, 2006 Link

Does anybody know when the plant expansion will be complete? We in Alabama are hoping to get our 1st dealership after the expansion is done.

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MINI Production to Decrease in 2006

Sections: R56 (Coupe) | Sales Nov 29th, 2005 16 Comments

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