The 1.6-litre Mini Cooper is to be sold in China. The model, which was unveiled on December 27 in Beijing, will cost the equivalent of a little under £30k.

These prices are based on new, lower import tariff rates due to come into force next month as China lowers tax barriers in line with WTO obligations. China will cut tariffs on vehicle imports from 43.8 -50.7 per cent to 38.2-43 per cent on January 1.