Too bland? Images of the new Mini One

Has BMW removed too much character in stripping down the Mini to create the entry level Mini One? The car costs R197 492 and comes with a detuned 1.6-litre engine, good (or bad?) for 72kW and 160Nm.

Has BMW removed too much character in stripping down the Mini to create the entry level Mini One? The car costs R197 492 and comes with a detuned 1.6-litre engine, good (or bad?) for 72kW and 160Nm.

Has BMW removed too much character in stripping down the Mini to create the entry level Mini One? The car costs R197 492 and comes with a detuned 1.6-litre engine, good (or bad?) for 72kW and 160Nm.

Has BMW removed too much character in stripping down the Mini to create the entry level Mini One? The car costs R197 492 and comes with a detuned 1.6-litre engine, good (or bad?) for 72kW and 160Nm.

Has BMW removed too much character in stripping down the Mini to create the entry level Mini One? The car costs R197 492 and comes with a detuned 1.6-litre engine, good (or bad?) for 72kW and 160Nm.

Has BMW removed too much character in stripping down the Mini to create the entry level Mini One? The car costs R197 492 and comes with a detuned 1.6-litre engine, good (or bad?) for 72kW and 160Nm.

Has BMW removed too much character in stripping down the Mini to create the entry level Mini One? The car costs R197 492 and comes with a detuned 1.6-litre engine, good (or bad?) for 72kW and 160Nm.

Has BMW removed too much character in stripping down the Mini to create the entry level Mini One? The car costs R197 492 and comes with a detuned 1.6-litre engine, good (or bad?) for 72kW and 160Nm.