Newmini-technik.de has a video of the new “gatling gun” Xenon lights in action. For those that like already like them – you'll probably like them more. For those you don't… you won;t. You can check it out: here (4.5 megs).

For those that haven't been following the changes to the 2005 the new xenon lights offer several advantages. First off they have what MINI refers to as automatic range control (a new self leveling system perhaps?). Secondly they have an additional ring of spots that “give the car another sign of distinction.” And finally they have the natural advantages of HID.

You can see more of the lights in our 2005 lighting gallery.