
The was the first to be built on a BMW platform, specifically the UKL platform, which it shared with cars like the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. This BMW engineering brought improvements in ride quality, handling, and interior technology. Mini Cooper By OSX - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49636687

The modern Mini Cooper, launched in 2001, was the first Mini produced under BMW's ownership. BMW re-imagined the classic car, retaining its iconic look while updating it with modern technology and engineering. By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68370676



