20 years of BMW Mini: How the iconic car has changed over the years

It’s been a little while since the German brand reinvented a British icon – so how has it changed over the years? Jack Evans takes a look

Officially revealed at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show, the Mini took the motoring world by storm. Pictures: Mini/PA

The Mini is as British as The Beatles. But back in 2001, a very German BMW took to reinventing this legendary icon, transforming the tiny original Mini into a far more luxurious and up-to-date affair.

It was a success too, with the Mini going on to become a smash hit across the globe. Since its inception, it has changed a fair bit as well, evolving and shaping to become the car we know today.