Hot on the heels of BMW wanting to trim Mini’s lineup down to five core models, the Coupe and Roadster models have been reportedly discontinued.
According to AutoGuide, Patrick McKenna, Mini USA’s product chief, says the two models have “run their life cycle” and will go out of production next year.
Save for unique (but polarizing) styling and a price premium, the Mini Coupe and Roadster were mechanically identical to the standard Mini Cooper hatchback and convertible.
McKenna told AutoGuide the discontinuation of the Coupe and Roadster is part of Mini’s pitch to focus on high-volume models rather than niche products.
