MINI USA Extends Price Protection—but Only If Your Car Is Built by June

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Buried in our recent tariff report was the news that MINI USA is extending price protection for potential customer to Jun 30th. But what does that mean and how do the UK to US tariff reductions change this? Let’s take a look.

MINI USA has announced that any new MINI Cooper or Countryman produced by the end of June 2025 will be price-protected from potential increases related to new U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles.

Here’s what that means to you: it’s not when you order or when you take delivery—it’s when the car is built. If it rolls off the line in June or earlier, MINI will honor the current MSRP. But anything slipping into July production could be subject to higher pricing if tariffs go into effect.

Why This Matters

While the current U.S. administration has announced a deal with the U.K. that sets a 10% vehicle tariff, that’s still significantly higher than the historical 2.5%. That additional 7.5% will likely be passed on to consumers, raising the final purchase price.

Even more concerning is the 25% tariff increase proposed for all vehicles imported from the EU, on top of the existing 2.5% duty—bringing the total to 27.5%. Unless a new agreement is reached, this could apply to MINIs produced after June 30th.

If MINI chooses to pass the full cost on to buyers—as automakers are generally expected to—we could see price increases in the thousands. A $36,000 Countryman S All4, for instance, could quickly become a $45,000 vehicle.

MINI USA’s latest move offers a brief reprieve—a window of opportunity for buyers to lock in pricing before potential tariff-driven hikes take effect.

What You Can Do

• Order ASAP: If you want to custom-build your MINI, get the order in immediately. Dealers are working with limited production slots for June.
• Consider In-Stock or Pipeline Cars: Cars already scheduled for production before July are automatically price protected. If you’re flexible on spec, this could be the safest (and quickest) route.
• Stay in Touch with Your Dealer: They’ll have the latest info on production timing and what’s still available for June builds.

The Bottom Line

This isn’t panic mode, but it is a sprint. MINI fans who act now can dodge the tariff hit—at least for a little while. After June, we may be looking at a very different pricing landscape.

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