In case anyone wasn’t 100% sure if reports MINI were to build their new new model, the MINI SAV codenamed “Colorado”, away from Plant Oxford were accurate, BMW have confirmed that to be the case.

BMW spokesperson Rebecca Baxter told the Oxford Mail

The SAV is not going to be built in Plant Oxford but it will remain the lead plant for Mini production.

With the SAV we are looking at co-operating with an external partner but we don’t know who that is going to be - it is an ongoing investigation for us.

By teaming up with and using the facilities of another manufacturer, Ms Baxter claimed it would lead to a cut in the time needed to develop the new model.

You can read the full report on the Oxford Mail website.