Also according to Mazda they are going to release the MX somewhere in the world this year.
Specs on MINI.
Base price: $16,975; S, $19,975
Vehicle type: front-engine, front-drive; 3-door 5-passenger coupe
Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu ft) 47/30/5
Wheelbase 97.9 in
Length/width/height 143.9/67.0/55.9 in
Turning circle 34.2 ft
Curb weight 3250–3300 lb
EPA city/hwy mpg 24–28/36–37
Fuel-tank capacity/range 13.0 gal/312–364 mi
Passive restraints driver and passenger front, side, and head airbags
POWERTRAIN
1.6-liter SOHC 16-valve 4-in-line, 115 hp; supercharged and intercooled 1.6-liter SOHC 16-valve 4-in-line, 163 hp; 5- or 6-sp man, continuously variable auto
SUSPENSION
F ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R ind, multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
BRAKES
F/R vented disc/disc
ABS standard
The MX is actually 13" longer: L/W/H = 156/69/61. I think Mazda is going right at them.