Where are the SEs?

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rsmigel

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I went to my local MINI dealership in Richmond VA, Crown MINI, and they had no SEs for sale, nor any schedule to get any. In addition, they couldn’t find any cars available within 200 miles to transfer to their dealership. I’m looking for any color with the Iconic trim level.

Has MINI suspended shipments to the US?
 
rsmigel said:
I went to my local MINI dealership in Richmond VA, Crown MINI, and they had no SEs for sale, nor any schedule to get any. In addition, they couldn’t find any cars available within 200 miles to transfer to their dealership. I’m looking for any color with the Iconic trim level.

Has MINI suspended shipments to the US?
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BMW wanted to reduce the cost of manufacturing the MINI Cooper SE, so they partnered with Great Wall Motor to build a MINI factory in Zhangjiagang, China. After Joe Biden slapped a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs in 2024, it became cost-prohibitive to sell that new Z01 MINI Cooper SE in North America. Canada could import them, but they don't.
 
As far as I know, Canada followed the US and imposed 100% tariff on Chinese cars as well. However, lately, there are voices in Canada to demand Canadian government to reduce the tariff and start importing Chinese cars.
 
YellowDog said:
As far as I know, Canada followed the US and imposed 100% tariff on Chinese cars as well. However, lately, there are voices in Canada to demand Canadian government to reduce the tariff and start importing Chinese cars.
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You're right. I now see Canada imposed a similar 100% tariff on Chinese EVs and hybrids.
 
ColdCase said:
They haven't sold new Mini EVs (SE) in maybe years. They have tons of ICE. Clubmans can be had in an EV.
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You meant Countryman.
insightman said:
BMW wanted to reduce the cost of manufacturing the MINI Cooper SE, so they partnered with Great Wall Motor to build a MINI factory in Zhangjiagang, China. After Joe Biden slapped a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs in 2024, it became cost-prohibitive to sell that new Z01 MINI Cooper SE in North America. Canada could import them, but they don't.
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J01 (which is available in Mexico).
 
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