Mini eliminated the 6-speed guide from its choices checklist within the spring, citing on the time provide points and promising a return of the transmission at a later date.
That later date has lastly arrived, as Mini on Thursday stated a guide choice will likely be made obtainable as soon as once more beginning with the 2023 mannequin 12 months, which will likely be obtainable to order from November.
The guide will solely be obtainable on the Hardtop initially. Will probably be obtainable on the Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works grades, however solely with the signature 2-door Hardtop physique type. Consumers of the Hardtop 4-Door miss out.
The choice to the guide is an 8-speed computerized.
Mini hasn’t stated whether or not the guide will likely be added to different fashions in its lineup. When initially saying its 2023 lineup again in February, Mini stated a guide can be provided on the Hardtop, Hardtop 4 Door, Convertible, and Clubman, with most grades.
Mini additionally hasn’t stated whether or not it plans to deliver again the decrease beginning costs for the 2023 lineup it initially introduced in February. It means the most affordable mannequin for 2023 is the Cooper Hardtop Signature, which is priced from $29,450. Beforehand the mannequin was introduced with a beginning worth of $24,250. Each figures embrace an $850 vacation spot cost.