MINI2 has the scoop on some minor interior changes coming to the MINI in the near future:

A trusted and reliable source from inside MINI has come forward and informed MINI2 that a change is going to take place for the new '05 Convertible (and almost certainly hatchback) MINI. It would seem that due to issues of visibility and ergonomics, the clock and other information could be moved up high near the rear view mirror! No ETA or furher details at this time, but when we know, you all will too!

You can read the entire article on MINI2 [LINK]