Whats new in 2021?

Discussion in 'Cooper SE' started by Msmith, Aug 6, 2020.

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  1. Msmith

    Msmith New Member

    Has anyone seen any differences listed between 2020 and 2021 models of the SE?
     
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  3. insightman

    insightman Well-Known Member Subscriber

    I've been reading lots of reviews and haven't heard of any changes for 2021. Only the March-to-June COVID-19 Plant Oxford shutdown separated the 2020 and 2021 model years. Furthermore, there are spy photos on the 'net of camouflaged MINI Cooper SEs hinting at the expected face-lift coming in 2022. It appears the fog lights will be losing out to a pair of vertical slots. What, are the brakes overheating on the current MINI Coopers?

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  4. GDOG

    GDOG Member

    I'm happy to be getting foglights but that grill fascia looks way better imho.
     
  5. insightman

    insightman Well-Known Member Subscriber

    It looks like the grille will extend lower to encompass the bottom opening. But is there a new opening below the license plate and above the bottom opening on the 2022 grille? Does the SE need more openings in the filled-in grille than it has now? I'll reserve judgement until the camo comes off, but I like the current grille and lower opening between the fog lights a lot.

    Here's what the camouflaged pre-production prototype looked like last year (before adding the fake hood scoop, the way I wish I could have it).

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    Last edited: Aug 7, 2020

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