Mini boss Dr Kay Segler has said that the brand will introduce an extra three new model lines by 2020.
There's no detail as yet on the specifics of these, but Segler has revealed that they will use the new front-wheel-drive BMW Group platform that will make its debut with the next generation of Mini hatch in 2014.
We presume, also, that at least one of these cars will be something similar to last year's
(a car we couldn't mention without linking to
So what with the hatchback, convertible, coupe, roadster, Clubfoot (sorry, Clubman), Countryman, Countryman coupe (Paceman, due in 2013) and the three new cars, Mini buyers will have quite a range of options. But is it stretching the brand to breaking point? Or a genius spot of marketing spin? You decide...