The new variant’s wheelbase is 72mm longer than that of the standard three-door car so there’s a bit more space inside, and the luggage volume, at 278 litres, is up 30 per cent. This expands to up to 941 litres with the rear seat folded down. Engine and trim options are drawn from those already available on the three-door.

Also on view at LA – the Mini Touring Superleggera roadster concept that caused such a stir when it was first shown earlier this year at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este in Italy.