Article Abstract
- The Countryman was by far the best-selling MINI final 12 months.
- The hatchback nonetheless got here out on high if we embody each the three- and five-door variants.
- Each mannequin sequence in manufacturing loved year-over-year-growth, together with the convertible.
Having revealed its Annual Group Report this week, BMW and its subsidiaries now have the ultimate gross sales figures for 2025. We’ve already checked out what labored and what didn’t for the core model, so it solely is sensible to do the identical for MINI. The numbers have barely modified for the reason that provisional outcomes had been revealed at first of the 12 months, however these are those that may go within the books.
As beforehand reported, the MINI Countryman was the best-selling product in 2025, with each third automobile being the compact crossover. With a year-over-year enhance of 15.2%, the “U25” racked up 93,304 models, giving it a 32.4% share of complete shipments. It’s notably excellent news for the BMW Group as a result of manufacturing of the mannequin has been introduced totally in-house. Whereas its predecessor’s meeting was outsourced to VDL Nedcar in Born, the third technology is constructed at BMW’s personal plant in Leipzig.
The Countryman might have been the most well-liked particular person mannequin, however the Cooper Hatch nonetheless got here out on high if we mix the three- and five-door variations. The F66 and F65 ended the 12 months with cumulative gross sales of 140,301 autos, or 9.1% greater than the 12 months earlier than. MINI’s duo accounted for practically half of deliveries final 12 months with an 48.7% share. It’s truly a trio since gross sales of the electrical “J01” three-door hatch had been grouped with these of the ICE fashions.
The Aceman took the final place on the rostrum with 31,625 models, a 461.5% year-over-year enhance. Nonetheless, the explosive rise doesn’t inform the true story. Manufacturing didn’t begin till later in 2024, making 2025 the fashions’ first full 12 months on sale. Consequently, it’s probably not an apples-to-apples comparability. As a reminder, the “J05” is the one mannequin offered with out a combustion engine. We surprise how gross sales would look if an ICE model had been out there.
The subcompact crossover is made in China by Highlight Automotive, a 50:50 three way partnership between the BMW Group and Nice Wall Motor. There had been plans to construct the Aceman at house in Oxford from 2026, however that’s not occurring. The choice has additionally affected the electrical hatchback, because the J01 gained’t be made within the UK both. Sadly, reversing these plans means there’s little or no probability for the 2 EVs to be offered in america.
The gross sales chart holds a pleasant shock. We actually weren’t anticipating the Convertible to have such a strong 12 months. Demand jumped by 18.4% to 22,491 autos, which matches to point out that cabriolets aren’t utterly lifeless. MINI allegedly had wished to construct an electrical “J03” droptop in Oxford from 2027, however that plan has additionally been scrapped.
We’re a bit stunned to see the Clubman on the record. The six-door wagon’s manufacturing resulted in early 2024, but there was nonetheless sufficient leftover inventory for 557 individuals to purchase one final 12 months. This solely goes to point out the quirky “F54” was a troublesome promote. Nonetheless, we’re unhappy to see it gone from the lineup. Then once more, the individuals have spoken, they usually need crossovers.
In 2025, it’s secure to say that MINI reaped the advantages of renewing its whole portfolio. Total demand was up 17.7% YoY to 288,274 vehicles. We nonetheless suppose not having a gas-powered Aceman is a missed alternative in at the moment’s SUV-hungry market. Whether or not it would occur is unclear, however with the Countryman getting so massive, there’s house within the lineup for a smaller crossover with combustion engines.
