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The next-generation MINI could become the first model to arrive in the United State with a diesel version, Peter Schwarzenbauer, BMW's board member in charge of the British-based brand, said earlier this week.
Speaking to Automotive News Europe, Schwarzenbauer said is considering sending an oil burner over the Pond as the US market is finally ready for diesel engines.
"Diesel accounts for 41 percent of our European sales. On a global basis, this share drops to 24 percent. I think that the U.S. market is ready for diesel engines now and this is something we definitely have to consider also for Mini," he commented.
Asked about the full availability of the new-generation MINI, Schwarzenbauer said "it will go on sale in spring in both Europe and US, but as always the ramp up will be slow and full availability will probably be around summer."
As we've already mentioned, the UKL platform will be used by eight to ten MINI models, but the company decline to offer more details on what version the popular vehicle will get.
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"Diesel accounts for 41 percent of our European sales. On a global basis, this share drops to 24 percent. I think that the U.S. market is ready for diesel engines now and this is something we definitely have to consider also for Mini," he commented.
Asked about the full availability of the new-generation MINI, Schwarzenbauer said "it will go on sale in spring in both Europe and US, but as always the ramp up will be slow and full availability will probably be around summer."
As we've already mentioned, the UKL platform will be used by eight to ten MINI models, but the company decline to offer more details on what version the popular vehicle will get.
Story via AutoNews
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