MINI debuts Cooper S GP Inspired Edition at ₹58.9L, opens new Surat dealership with 30-unit CBU cap

BMW Group India has launched the MINI Cooper S GP Inspired Edition at ₹58,90,000 ex-showroom, restricted to 30 CBU units. The rollout coincides with a new MINI Eminent Cars dealership in Surat, with bookings live across MINI India outlets and immediate deliveries signalling a tier-2 luxury retail push.

— Source publishedTue, 19 May, 2026, 17:39 IST·First seen Tue, 19 May, 2026, 17:52 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

MINI India · BMW Group India launched the limited-edition MINI Cooper S GP Inspired Edition at ₹58.9 lakh ex-showroom, capped at 30 CBU units, debuting at a new

Key facts

  • ₹58,90,000 ex-showroom
  • 30 units limited
  • 204 hp
  • 300 Nm
  • 0-100 km/h in 6.6s
  • 242 km/h top speed

Why this matters

The Surat opening with MINI Eminent Cars validates tier-2 luxury auto partnerships—scout comparable dealer groups in Rajkot, Vadodara, and Nagpur for JV or acquisition conversations before competing OEMs lock them up.