MINI has announced that production of its Coupe and Roadster models is about to come to an end at its Oxford plant in the United Kingdom, confirming the announcement made last November by MINI USA Product Planning Manager Patrick McKenna.

Changeover at MINI Plant Oxford

This comes after numerous rumours in the past year, suggesting that both the models were not doing as well as expected in sales, and termination of their production will come with no replacements.

However, the British premium car manufacturer continues to conquer the small car segment with the recent introduction of the new MINI five door and three door – both produced at the UK plant in seven engine variants.

It was also reported last year that MINI plans on expanding its line-up to ten models. The line-up is said to include some new models based on BMW’s UKL front-wheel-drive architecture. The current line-up now sits at five models, considering the end of the Coupe and Roadster. These include the Hardtop, Clubman, Convertible, Countryman and Paceman.

The brand is also said to continue to offer the Mini Convertible in three petrol and two diesel engine variants globally, in addition to the John Cooper Works Convertible.