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Thank you for being a customer at MINI of Montgomery County. We look forward to serving you in 2021. We wish you peace, happiness, and an abundance of good health this new year.

We can come to you! We can come to your home or office (within 30 miles of our store) for a demonstration, test drive, and/or delivery! We offer off-site demonstration, test drive, and home delivery to local Virginia, D.C., and Maryland customers for almost 20 years! Many of our customers have never visited our location before taking delivery. Simply ask and we can customize an experience that fits your lifestyle and schedule. CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE: MINI of Montgomery County 240-238-1200

Happy Holidays. Wishing you a beautiful holiday season and a new year of peace and happiness.

Holiday Hours: Open Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24TH.... 7:30 AM-2:00 PM Closed Christmas Day, Friday, December 25TH...CLOSED Open Sunday, December 27TH.... 1:00 AM-4:00 PM Open New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31ST.... 7:30 AM-7:00 PM Open New Year's Day, Friday, January 1ST.... 11:00 AM-8:00 PM Open Sunday, January 3RD.... CLOSED Click here to for more information on our Season Of Drive Year End Event.

0.9% APR, plus Up to $2,750 off select 2020 MINI models. Plus 90 days to first payment. Click here to view inventory. Valid only at participating MINI Dealers in CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WI, from 12/01/2020 – 1/04/2021. Must take vehicle delivery by 1/04/2021. Available on select new 2020 and 2021 MINI models at participating MINI dealers, excluding Oxford Edition, GP, Cooper SE Electric, and Plug-in hybrid models. 2020 MODELS: Increased dealer contribution by $750 resulting in $2,750 off Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door, JCW Hardtop 2 Door, Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door, Cooper S Clubman, Cooper S Clubman ALL4, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, JCW Countryman models; $2,250 off Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, Cooper Hardtop 4 Door, Cooper S Convertible, JCW Convertible, Cooper Countryman and Cooper Countryman ALL4 models; $1,750 off Cooper Convertible model. Certain exclusions apply. The cash off is applied against final purchase price. Certain exclusions apply. Valid on final negotiated price and can be combined with certain other MINI offers that are available at the time of purchase. 2021 MODELS: Increased dealer contribution of $750 does not apply to 2021 models. $1,500 off Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door, JCW Hardtop 2 Door, Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, JCW Countryman Models; $1,000 off Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, Cooper Hardtop 4 Door, Cooper S Convertible, JCW Convertible, Cooper S Clubman, Cooper S Clubman ALL4, JCW Clubman, Cooper Countryman and Cooper Countryman ALL4 Models; $500 off Cooper Convertible Models more Credits cannot be applied toward tax, title, registration, destination, handling, or other dealership fees. Options may be limited due to product availability at time of sale. 0.9% Financing: Offered through MINI Financial Services by participating MINI dealers through 1/04/2021. Offer provided to well-qualified customers who meet MINI Financial Services’ credit requirements. Other rates are available. All offers are subject to credit approval and availability from existing retailer inventory. Retailer prices will vary and affect customer cost. A 60 month finance contract for a new 2021 Cooper SE Hardtop, Cooper SE Countryman ALL4, or a new 2020 MINI model, Oxford Edition excluded, and an APR of 0.9%, requires 60 monthly installments of $17.05 per $1,000 financed. No Down payment required. Taxes, title and registration fees extra. Customer liable for insurance, maintenance and repairs. See your authorized MINI Dealer for complete details. Customers with excellent credit history and meeting all MINI Financial Services credit requirements who purchase a new or used MINI model may defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract signing. This offer is available on retail installment contracts of up to 72 months for new MINI vehicles and up to 60 months on used MINI vehicles. Interest will accrue during 90-day period. Not all customers will qualify. Other financing options are available. Offer is only available on traditional retail installment contracts financed through MINI Financial Services, and is not available on Select, OwnersChoice, Lease, and Pre-Pay contracts. This offer is also not available to customers in Pennsylvania. Contact your authorized MINI dealer for important details. Offer valid through 1/04/2021. ©2020 the MINI name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.

THE 2020 MINI HOLIDAY CATALOG IS HERE. Find the perfect holiday gift for the MINI fan in your family. Shop for accessories like: • MINI floor mats • MINI apparel • Roof Rack systems • Technology Accessories • MINI folding bicycle Click here to browse popular motoring accessories

MINI COMPLIMENTARY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. It comes standard with every new MINI* and is one of the most comprehensive scheduled maintenance programs in its class, covering recommended scheduled maintenance for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). To receive these services at no cost, just schedule an appointment at your authorized MINI Dealer while your MINI is covered by this program. And since all services will be performed by a MINI trained and certified technician, using genuine MINI parts, your car will be maintained to our exacting standards. Which are, admittedly, higher than most. more • Engine Oil Services • Inspection Services • Brake Fluid Service • Engine Air Filter • Cabin Air Microfilter MINI MAINTENANCE+ Extend your MINI's Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance program with MINI Maintenance+. It's the simple, cost-effective way to keep your MINI's performance at peak potential. All work is done with genuine MINI Parts by MINI Certified Technicians. To provide comprehensive expert maintenance for the life of your vehicle, combine MINI Maintenance+ with MINI Value Service. Available exclusively at authorized MINI Dealers.** * All model year 2017 MINI vehicles and newer sold or leased by an authorized MINI dealer come standard with Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles whichever comes first. Only the following maintenance items are included with Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance when they are performed as outlined in the vehicle's Maintenance booklet: • Engine oil and filter • Brake fluid • Vehicle check (Inspection) • Cabin microfilter • Engine air filter • Spark plugs • Remote control key battery NON-TRANSFERABILITY Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance program is an exclusive benefit that applies to the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a new vehicle, sales demonstrator vehicle, Aftersales Mobility Program vehicle, or BMW Group company vehicle from an authorized MINI dealer in the United States (including Puerto Rico). Coverage is not transferable to subsequent purchasers, owners, or lessees. The sole exception to the non-transferability of coverage is that household transfers transfers within the United States (including Puerto Rico) to members of the household of the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a MINI vehicle from an authorized MINI dealer - will not terminate coverage. Household transfers are limited solely to transfers to a current or former spouse or spousal equivalent, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild from the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a vehicle. In the event of a household transfer, purchasers, owners, or lessees of a MINI vehicle should promptly advise their authorized MINI dealer to document and confirm the household transfer for purposes of coverage. The payoff of a loan on a vehicle by the initial purchaser and the purchase of a leased vehicle by the initial lessee are not considered transfers for purposes of coverage. Click here for additional details.

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The evolution of the MINI model range is focused on the ongoing expansion of electric mobility and offering new opportunities to experience the brand’s hallmark driving enjoyment – which also opens up new possibilities for the John Cooper Works brand. Future MINI vehicle architectures mean that extreme performance and genuine driving enjoyment will also be available with electric drive as well as combustion engines. MINI is already making great strides when it comes to electric mobility. The MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 plug-in hybrid model (combined fuel consumption: 2.0 – 1.7 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 14.0 – 13.1 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 45 – 40 g/km) led to five percent of the brand’s total sales being electrified. Following the highly successful launch of the all-electric MINI Cooper SE (fuel consumption combined: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.8 – 14.8 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km), this share doubled to around ten per cent within just a few months. Based on this experience, and looking ahead to future technology, MINI is now preparing the next step in the development of electric John Cooper Works models. “With the MINI Electric, we’ve shown how well brand-typical driving enjoyment and electric mobility can be combined,” says Bernd Körber, Head of the MINI brand. “Now it’s time to translate the passion for performance of the John Cooper Works brand to electromobility. That’s why we’re working to develop concepts for electric John Cooper Works models.” more The current focus on the development of a MINI John Cooper Works Electric demonstrates just how important electric mobility is in terms of the brand’s future direction – the goal is a unique blend of sustainability, performance and passion. “John Cooper Works models with conventional combustion engines will still continue to have an important role to play, to make sure we’re addressing the wishes and needs of performance enthusiasts all around the world,” says Bernd Körber. “With this new focus on electric performance, we’re also creating the opportunity to sharpen the distinctive profile of the John Cooper Works brand more than ever before.”

The new MINI Countryman The progressive character of the new 2021 MINI Countryman is reflected in a range of model variants, from the plug-in hybrid drive MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 to the high performance MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4. Full information can be found in the more detailed MINI Countryman release, however, in addition to its refreshed design, a few key elements for the 2021 MINI Countryman include the following; Technology - The center instrument display has received an all new look and feel. All 2021 Countryman models will feature an 8.8” Touchscreen CID nestled in a Piano Black Bezel. more Signature Trim variants of the Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, Cooper SE, and John Cooper Works will also come with 8.8” Touchscreen Navigation. This package added more functionality which includes; • Digital Instrument Cluster • MINI Navigation • Apple CarPlay • Remote Services • Advanced Real Time Traffic Information. Head Lights, Taillights & Fog Lights All MINI Countryman models come with: • Redesigned LED Head Lights, including the cornering functionality. • New Union Jack LED Tail Lights. • LED Fog Lights on the MINI Cooper and Cooper S Countryman models will help illuminate your drive during inclement weather. Exterior Updates • All MINI Countryman come with the optional Piano Black Exterior Trim. The Piano Black Exterior Trim includes: head & tail light frames, front grille frame, frame around the side scuttles (only for Cooper S), door handles and the Countryman model designation on the boot in Piano Black high gloss instead of chrome. • Roof and Mirrors - Melting Silver roof and mirrors are now available on Countryman, except when combined with Chili Red, Island Blue White Silver, and Moonwalk Grey body colors. • New Wheels - New wheel options include the 17” Channel Spoke alloy wheels in black and 19” Turnstile Spoke allow wheels with a 2-tone finish. • New Colors - Two new colors have been added to the MINI Countryman for MY 2021. They are White Silver Metallic and Sage Green Metallic. • Piano Black Roof Rails - Previously exclusive to the JCW Countryman, Piano Black Roof Rails are now available for Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, or Cooper SE ALL4 Countryman. You can add Piano Black Roof Rails to an Iconic Trim equipped with Piano Black Exterior Trim for an additional $250. MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 (PHEV) The extended EV battery capacity introduced in the 2020 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (PHEV) carries on into the new 2021 model-year Countryman. Capacity increased from 7.6 kWh to 10 kWh. This offers increase in both the electric and overall range of the vehicle from 12 miles to approximately 17 all-electric miles (EPA). In addition, the potential tax credit is expected to remain at $5,002. Click here to shop our 2021 inventory.

We bring you a special greeting at Thanksgiving time to express to you our sincere appreciation for our customers. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day!

MINI USA is pleased to announce that Green Car Journal has awarded the 2020 MINI Cooper SE its Urban Green Car of the Year Award for 2021. The announcement was made at the virtual Greenbuild International Conference + Expo. Green Car Journal is the leading authority on the intersection of automobiles, energy, and the environment. With a low center of gravity, a powerful electric powertrain, and dynamic handling, the MINI Cooper SE is a true performance car that retains all the fun-to-drive attributes MINI owners have come to know and love. With an MSRP of $29,900, the federal EV credit of $7,500 along with available state EV incentives, the MINI Cooper SE is one of the most affordable, fun to drive premium EV on the market below $20,000. more “Demand for the MINI Cooper SE has been incredible, and we are attracting great interest from both current MINI owners and customers who are new to the MINI brand, looking for an affordable, fun to drive electric vehicle,” said Mike Peyton, Vice President, MINI of the Americas. “We are honored by this recognition by Green Car Journal. and with electrification fitting perfectly with the MINI brand, we look forward to welcoming more new people into the MINI family.” The MINI Cooper SE stands out in this category as a great vehicle for navigating the urban environment in an environmentally conscious manner. Green Car Journal highlighted this award represents MINI’s commitment to offering more efficient vehicles. They also said that the MINI Cooper SE “speaks to drivers yearning for an affordable, fun-to-drive model that’s ideal for zero-emission city life.” “The MINI Cooper SE is an exceptional all-electric model at a very approachable price, and a well-deserving winner of 2021 Urban Green Car of the Year™,” said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. “In signature MINI fashion, the Cooper SE delivers a fun driving experience along with its easy maneuverability and zero-emission motoring.” The MINI Cooper SE comes standard with the Signature base trim level that offers a full complement of premium features and equipment. Beyond the standard equipment, two additional trim levels will be offered giving customers the choice to easily add two bundled packages of premium equipment. Source: miniusanews.com