The first generation Mini Hatch, the R50, R53 and R52 convertible, was the first model launched under the Mini marque after the original was discontinued in 2000. It followed the Rover Group's concept of the 1997 Frankfurt show, was developed by Rover at Gaydon and BMW in Munich between 1995 and 2001, and moved to the Oxford plant when BMW sold Rover. It entered production on 26 April 2001, got a facelift in July 2004 and a convertible in 2004. Its model years run from 2001 to 2006.
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Introduced following the acquisition of the Mini marque by German carmaker BMW
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Mini models under BMW ownership are produced in Cowley, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom at Plant Oxford.
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The new Mini entered production on 26 April 2001
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The new Mini entered production on 26 April 2001
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which has been made since April 2001
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The first generation of the new Mini received a facelift in July 2004
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as three-door hatchbacks and two-door
Body style, convertible: First generation
as three-door hatchbacks and two-door
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