These spyshots (more available at
Motor Authority,
MotoringFile, and
WorldCarFans.com), although taken of a highly camo'd vehicle, do show some interesting styling differences between the present generation of MINIs and the anticipated next generation scheduled for release in 2013.
Check out the front headlights and the tail lights both with regard to placement and type (makes it look a bit like the Nissan Juke); the changed front grill; and the missing center mounted speedometer.
Under the hood the 2013 will debut BMW's new range of three cylinder engines.