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BMW Group has released a full set of official photos and this video of the 2012 MINI Coupé.

Official details were released earlier this month but a quick recap is in order here.The MINI Coupé will initially come in 4 variants starting with the range-topping JCW (John Cooper Works) which comes with an output of 155 kW/211 PS (207 bhp) and 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) of peak torque from an overboost function (260 Nm/192 lb-ft without). 

The MINI John Cooper Works Coupé also comes standard with an aerodynamic kit which features an integrated active roof spoiler which extends automatically at 80 km/h (50 mph).The MINI Cooper S Coupé features 135 kW/184 PS (181 bhp) and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque from the 1.6 turbo unit and the MINI Cooper Coupé delivers 90 kW/122 PS (121 bhp) and 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque from a naturally-aspirated 1.6 liter petrol.

The diesel on offer is the MINI Cooper SD Coupé that comes with a 2.0 liter diesel unit good for an output of 105 kW/143 PS (141 bhp) and 305 Nm (225 lb-ft) of torque.Standard transmission is a 6-speed manual while an optional 6-speed automatic is available on all models except the MINI JCW Coupé.

U.S. market pricing is set to begin at $22,000 for the base model while the S Coupé comes in at $25,300 and the top of the range JCW at $31,900. In the video below, MINI presents the reveal film which teases three commercials planned to air in September. Shot like a movie trailer the campaign highlights the MINI Coupé's slogan "Another Day. Another Adventure".