mini produced french motor company unveiled paris motor concept car named designed mini version successor designed compete vehicle mini vehicle version latin_america market sold assembled december plant west slovakia announced france july sole manufacturer model presented finished product press public september unveiled world october paris motor expected building cars hour went sale france february company began sell car european markets march launched spain available exclusive basic expensive model engine priced exclusive model expensive engine launched united_kingdom april went sale basic model imp expensive exclusive engine imp redesigned version car shown paris motor september sale europe november models exclusive consistently expensive trim market biggest choice engines features model feature folding passenger seat making storage space interior car driver seat extras trim include windows rear parking sensors automatic leather interior filter dual zone automatic climate control allows varying temperature settings simultaneously vehicle limited special edition limited edition trim available november based sold high pressure direct injection diesel engine discontinued replaced code red january engine anniversary release limited edition anniversary august limited edition model created commemorate years similar features exclusive trim sold price features system leather commemorative badge wording years bonus came equipped extras released advertising campaign anniversary models time launch trim france model limited cars sold registered use millennium released france millennium moniker including model inch wheels system radio built dual zone automatic climate control car available metallic finish code red code white released january limited edition code red code white replaced code engine finely tuned marginally increased fuel economy lower carbon dioxide emissions features black inch cherry red wheels equipped extra features include roof bars curtain cruise control speed body colours exclusive trim passion released france celebrate european football championship tribute french national football team supports partner advertising campaign involved french rallying champion online facebook game pilot blue vehicles receive passion trim music touch launched january france created partnership music touch comes free white obvious differences additional mirror covers white paint special series added vehicles design features models anti lock braking system electronic distribution child locks remote central locking electronic stability control option included range vehicle available models rear seats folded flat increase boot capacity litres litres including hidden compartment store parcel shelf maximum litres exclusive model features folding passenger seat increase storage space models range maxi taylor woven cloth interior according european engineers designers including involved designing vehicle optional accessories available range including aluminium roof rack capable carrying lights door mirrors available inch inch wheels choice patterns doors fog lamps cruise control rear parking sensors automatic lights standard variants speed limitation device commonly safety reasons reduce fuel bills reminder added passenger rear seats fitted driver seat standard chassis platform modified version giving comparable reuse automobile platforms commonplace especially plant builds parent company pools resources manufacturing vehicles vehicles combining design teams brands create shared product advantage designing testing vehicles reduced cost participating brands creates multiple identical looking vehicles market minor differences examples include toyota placed contractual obligation manufacturers use green materials range comprise vehicle including parcel shelf boot carpet recommends vehicle serviced years miles petrol models miles diesel models engines equipped engine exclusive models capable speed mph seconds smaller petrol engine developed diesel engine engines model came speed manual gearbox speed manual automatic manual versions introduced friendly start stop system braking technology certain models notably exclusive models german market according new features reduce emissions significantly introduction coincided release higher specification engine european standards euro carbon dioxide emissions limits lowered addition low rolling resistance tyres added entire range tyres specially designed minimize wasted energy tyre rolls estimated save fuel typical car decided offer new automatic gearbox version unfavourable exchange rate costs changed small number privately imported insurance classification purposes gearbox option engine models shortly starting june production replaced older petrol engines pure tech motor new cylinder engine paired speed manual transmission emissions diesel coupled speed manual transmission replaced earlier offerings automatic transmission longer available complete vehicle lineup includes multiple models engine configurations different specifications tuning safety euro tested model standard equipment including single forward seat speed limitation device vehicle scored basis child adult injury including risk seating pedestrian impact rating safety equipment clear labels detailing disable features results end tests mixed scoring available points vehicle lack protection potential damage caused pedestrian struck protection inside car scored highly seat adult child protection lost points use forward facing restraints fatal accident infant hit offering poor protection driver seat scoring tests losing points position restraint overall vehicle scored stars vehicles euro compares released time recalls investigation june built january march recalled incorrectly routed fuel pipes believed contact heat shield fault caused lead fuel leak models built january march sold august sold recalled trim deteriorate eventually leading loose fitting recalled safety modification following complaints investigation bbc consumer affairs programme brakes activated passenger right hand drive vehicles problem occurred way vehicles modified right hand drive investigation showed brake pedal moved right connected mechanism passenger covered felt carpet meant passenger driver activate brakes investigation later found problem models vehicles produced registered manufacturers worked vehicle identify severity problem vehicles found affected issue recalls built january market recalled september discovered battery cable short cause gearbox failures turn stall engine faulty earth return cable replaced despite recalls vehicle continued sell won numerous awards reviews critics praised reviews inspired ease use space offered reviewers criticised interior said felt cheap quality reliability petrol engines criticised reviewers sluggish struggling carry weight vehicle diesel engines feedback positive able cope better run reviewers comments tight turning radius vehicle favourable combination thin door pillars high seats increase visibility road led reviewer compare greenhouse car monitors monitors status important components second controls sound system counter digital fuel gauge described speed gauge monitor clear close driver natural line sight criticized monitors possibly dangerous driver car moving reviewers complained vehicle adequately conceal wind engine high speed received mixed reviews number reviewers reported fault bottle freeze cold weather blow fuse reviewer european car year called nominated fuel efficient said dull steering awards publication gear magazine awarded family car year stating 21st century family car look like editorial director magazine admitted taken chance model available united_kingdom following year car finally launched awards increased best diesel car year awards scottish year scottish car year awards best year auto express new car awards finally design year fleet world honours vehicle nominated european car year received lowest overall score candidate finishing seventh place survey announced best market satisfaction rating stars overall lowest rating given exterior quality stars reviewers complained poor fitting finish exterior advertising dog created advertising agency france released june advertisement shows dog items including purse swimming blow shoes wandering streets song somebody come play scene dog invited boot family leaving holiday dog fits car space seat comfortably advertisement shown french market english language song somebody come play advertisement vehicle range produced euro paris shows futuristic battling monster style character stay man monster size tall building items including tyres monster defeated items fit boot music remix theme tune performed street life advertisement new variant september launched brazil argentina car based mini differences including raised suspension roof bars mirror covers skirts rear spare tyre appeared paris motor september new system located central console functional previous model allowing connection reversing camera available extra displays console screen led daytime running lamps fog lamps built lamps non standard features addition added new exterior paint colour options white ink blue vehicle features new branding joining badge form crown spanish market launch took place november trim choices expensive attraction engine expensive exclusive engine launch december worldwide sales production figures
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