Just a few days ago, photos of the new generation of all-electric MINI Hatch were leaked online before it was scheduled to debut in 2023. Although we have seen EV prototypes in disguise before, our spy photographer has now captured different ICE prototypes/mules-the power model looks almost the same as the current generation. If this sounds confusing to you, please keep reading, because we may have the answer.

MINI has officially confirmed that the new generation of popular Hatch will provide pure electric and ICE-powered versions, and stated that “cars equipped with high-efficiency gasoline and diesel engines will continue to be the ideal solutions for future target groups and regions. The all-electric drive system is not satisfied. Or the mobility requirements have not been met." At first, we all thought that the company was referring to variants of the same model, but the latest spy photos and information indicate otherwise.

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According to the latest rumors, MINI will continue to build ICE power hatches based on BMW Group FAAR at its Oxford plant, which is an evolution of the UKL platform. At the same time, all-electric models will be manufactured in China, equipped with brand-new electric vehicle platforms developed by BMW and Great Wall Motors, and will be designed with a more radical MINI theme.

The F55/F56 generation of MINI Hatch was first unveiled in 2013, with a minor facelift in 2018 and a major facelift in 2021. In addition, the company has officially announced that its last ICE-powered model will be launched in 2025-before being fully electric in the early 2030s. Adding everything together makes us believe that MINI may update the design of the ICE power hatch instead of choosing a third change.

This allows us to see the vehicle in the picture, which may be just a mule for testing the updated basis (engine/gearbox/suspension, etc.) and new interior parts. Although wearing a full camouflage uniform, the mule may not have installed production body panels or lighting, so it has similarities with the current model and the 2018 Union-Jack LED taillights.

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Having said that, the hard points of the new ICE-powered MINI may remain in the same position as the current generation, maintaining almost the same proportions. Observe carefully, in addition to the headlights/taillights, you will find many differences from the leaked MINI EV, such as a clamshell hood, a longer front suspension, a traditional door handle, a rearview mirror mounted on the door, Less carved fenders and lower rear loading area.

Although the platform and body design are different, we hope that the two models share some components in terms of interior technology, such as the large circular touch screen in the center of the dashboard and other controls. The difference is that the lack of dashboards in electric vehicles will not be replicated by ICE variants that are rumored to retain the screen behind the steering wheel.

In any case, MINI has confirmed that a new generation of popular Hatch will come out in 2023, so we will have an answer soon.

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