MINI USA has just lifted the covers on 2013 pricing across the line-up. Lots to talk about and take in but first some highlights:

• Bluetooth will be standard on every 2013 MY vehicle (formerly a $500 option), replacing Sirius Satellite Radio.
• Sirius will now be an option ($250) and includes a one-year subscription.
• The Technology package now includes Sirius Satellite radio, Comfort Access in addition to the existing MINI Connected feature. A center armrest (with integrated iPhone adapter pre-wiring) is also included.
• A new Premium package ($1,250) has been added for the MINI Hardtop and Clubman that includes the three most-popular options—a Dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Automatic wipers and Automatic climate control. Bundled together, they offer a $500 discount.
• The JCW now comes with what MINI is calling “the JCW steering wheel”. However this could just be the standard wheel with a JCW logo on the button spoke – we’re awaiting confirmation.
• Kite blue is now available as a JCW option – as we indadvertedly alluded to in our Roadster speccing article a few months ago.
• MINI Roadster – The semi-automatic roof and rear wind deflector are now standard on all MY 2013 Roadster variants.

What about timing of all these change? Here’s the run-down:

• Model year 2013 production of MINI Hardtop, Convertible, Clubman, Coupe and Roadster will begin in July 2012.
• Model year 2013 production of MINI Countryman will begin in November 2012.
• Model year 2013 production of MINI Clubvan will begin in September 2012.
• Model year 2013 production of the John Cooper Works GP will begin in the fall (exact timing to be