MINI USA has given up trying to bring a R56 diesel MINI to the United States. This is because "the costs for converting the European Diesel engine to US specifications are just astronomical for a three- or four-year production run" and MINI USA would have to price the car "at 40%-50% more to pay for the re-engineering required," according to MotoringFile.
No MINI Diesels For The U.S.
MINI USA has given up trying to bring a R56 diesel MINI to the United States. This is because "the costs for converting the European Diesel engine to US specifications are just astronomical for a three- or four-year production run" and MINI USA would have to price the car "at 40%-50% more to pay for the re-engineering required," according to MotoringFile.
