Interesting Facts About the Mini Hatch R56
The Mini Hatch R56 marks the second‑generation Mini hatchback, entering production in late 2006 for the 2007 model year. It succeeded the original hatchback models and stayed in the market until the 2013 model year, when the third generation took over.
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Launch of the Second‑Generation Hatchback
The R56 Mini Hatch was launched in 2006 as the second‑generation hatchback, replacing the first‑generation hatchback models that ran from 2000 to 2006. It officially began sales for the 2007 model year and continued on sale through 2013.
R56 Hatchback and R57 Convertible Siblings
While the R56 designation refers to the Cooper and Cooper S hatchback (2007‑2013), its convertible counterpart carries the R57 code and was produced from 2009 to 2015. The first‑generation convertible was replaced in 2008, aligning the lineup with the newer R56 hatchback.
Transition to the Third Generation
The R56’s production run concluded in 2013, the same year the third‑generation Mini hatch (coded F55/F56) entered production. This marked the end of the R56 era and the start of a new design chapter for the Mini brand.
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