MINI will no longer offer Pure Silver paint. In addition, Sparkling Silver will be replaced by a Cooper-only color called Velvet Silver. The Clubman will get a new Reef Blue Metallic paint option.
In other production news a rear bench seat for the Countryman will be coming to the US but not with March builds. The Countryman also received a zero rating for towing capacity. MINI USA does not recommend towing anything behind your car and will not offer an OEM towing package. MINI will also offer Carbon Black Cosmos Cloth as a no-cost alternative to the stock leatherette upholstery.
[Source: MotoringFile]