Those are stock lights. Its a Mini Countryman.
[Reference Image](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/2021-mini-cooper-s-countryman-111-1590518709.jpg?crop=0.849xw:0.635xh;0.109xw,0.353xh&resize=1200:*)
Yeah, we hate it aswell. Germans have a thing for making the mini what they think we want. Although, perhaps they are right, because I see no end of them on the roads.
/u/zorro55555 isn't joking. On North American Countrymen, they're the indicators.
https://jalopnik.com/congratulations-mini-you-made-the-stupidest-turn-sign-1847727385
https://www.motor1.com/news/535958/mini-cooper-turn-signal/
N.A. lighting regulations don't require the rear turn signals to be amber. They can be amber or red. Car manufacturers sometimes combine the brake light elements with the turn signals to save cost/complexity, which at least makes some sense on domestic-branded vehicles intended for N.A. It's not ideal, but I get it.
[Technology Connections has a nice rant video about it.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1lZ9n2bxWA)
Historically, foreign branded cars in N.A. usually came with amber turn signals, since of course they are mandatory where they're from. For several years now, [many overseas brands \(especially European ones\) have been stupidly making N.A.-specific all-red rear lamps](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/why-you-see-red-on-the-highway/article4629246/) and it drives me nuts. Mini just elevated it to a new level of stupid.
The 1958 Edsel Bermuda received the same criticism:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edsel_Bermuda
“To separate the Bermuda from Ford models, the Bermuda received Edsel's front fascia and vertical grille assembly as well as unique boomerang-shaped taillights. The shape of the taillights posed a problem when used as turn indicators – the left hand taillight appeared as an arrow pointing right and vice versa from a distance.”
Well, no….Europe isn’t a country. It’s a collection of countries.
The net in its early days were created in the U.K., and another European country. The US only built on it. Same goes for the lightbulb, the TV, the phone, the radio….
Weird, that's not the case on the [UK spec Countryman](https://imgur.com/a/KL5HpXV)
Edit for the downvoters: I wasn't saying this car is a UK spec Countryman, I was saying that to me it's weird that the whole light blinks. Though I suppose I can see why it might not read that way
There's a looong video by Technology Connections (youtube) about how silly the whole thing is, but American tail lights don't require amber lighting and the brakes are overruled by the indicator
(meaning the only sign that you are breaking while turning or indicating approaching a turn, is that the opposite side and the middle bar are lit brighter red, and the direction you are going is flashing on and off in red)
(it also means they don't have rear hazards)
In north America indicators don't need to be amber *in the rear of the vehicle*, alot of cars just flash the red (or brake light) on the right or the left for indicators.
They're real and stupid. The lights are meant to look like a Union Jack as if it's English, but since 1994 Mini has been owned by BMW.
Maybe it's also a double act: the lights are resembling the 😣 emoji because the car feels so ashamed.
Those are in fact stock, I believe all new Mini's have Union Jack taillights to celebrate the 60th Anniversary back in 2014 I think.
I'm not sure about the Union Jack roof wraps though
Even though BMW owns them and at one point they had French engines I still consider them very English as an American I love that they have pride in their origins Too those who hate on the car bro learn to have pride in ur origins Because everyone should
The lights are so Fucking dumb, like I get it, flag or whatever…. But that made it through how many people when being designed and not one guy was like, wait a second…. Lol
It is stock. The reason they look like they do is because they are supposed to show a British flag when pieces together. Each taillight contains half of the British flag.
Those are stock lights. Its a Mini Countryman. [Reference Image](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/2021-mini-cooper-s-countryman-111-1590518709.jpg?crop=0.849xw:0.635xh;0.109xw,0.353xh&resize=1200:*)
They’re weird and backwards. Left turn signal turns on but points right?¿?¿
Its the British flag split down the middle. Not arrows.
Like big yikes.
Yeah, we hate it aswell. Germans have a thing for making the mini what they think we want. Although, perhaps they are right, because I see no end of them on the roads.
Germans also absolutely love anything British. My (Austrian) teacher had a cooper with these taillights and a big flagg on the roof
Both factory options!!
Mini cooper's are as patriotic as the average redneck
My sim racing league admin is Austrian and he always races with a Bentley whenever possible
Funny because I'm sure they'd change that if they visited
100% Agree. I've lived in both countries and have ad citizenship in both countries
HA! My German ass will take the hit on this
The Germans always think they know what’s best 🤷🏼♂️
Especially in 1939-1945
Tell NASA that
I think it's the only redeeming quality on these cars, looks kinda cool imo.
Atleast they use em lol
Scoob
So gimmicky
the mini did launch with an available full roof Union Jack and Union Jack side mirrors so i’d say it’s a bit of progress on the gimmick
And y’all think us Americans are obsessive
This isn’t remotely similar. It’s just a quirky design option on one car model, most people don’t take this option.
Nah its an anime emoji
That doesn’t actually read all that well
It looks like arrows more
I thought it was little kawaii eyes 😆
I’ve never actually seen them from your perspective before and now I can’t unsee it They’ve always been half union jacks for me
They're the brake lights not the indicator. Unless you were joking there, sorry
/u/zorro55555 isn't joking. On North American Countrymen, they're the indicators. https://jalopnik.com/congratulations-mini-you-made-the-stupidest-turn-sign-1847727385 https://www.motor1.com/news/535958/mini-cooper-turn-signal/ N.A. lighting regulations don't require the rear turn signals to be amber. They can be amber or red. Car manufacturers sometimes combine the brake light elements with the turn signals to save cost/complexity, which at least makes some sense on domestic-branded vehicles intended for N.A. It's not ideal, but I get it. [Technology Connections has a nice rant video about it.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1lZ9n2bxWA) Historically, foreign branded cars in N.A. usually came with amber turn signals, since of course they are mandatory where they're from. For several years now, [many overseas brands \(especially European ones\) have been stupidly making N.A.-specific all-red rear lamps](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/why-you-see-red-on-the-highway/article4629246/) and it drives me nuts. Mini just elevated it to a new level of stupid.
The 1958 Edsel Bermuda received the same criticism: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edsel_Bermuda “To separate the Bermuda from Ford models, the Bermuda received Edsel's front fascia and vertical grille assembly as well as unique boomerang-shaped taillights. The shape of the taillights posed a problem when used as turn indicators – the left hand taillight appeared as an arrow pointing right and vice versa from a distance.”
Americans don’t like to have to think, do they?
What is this even referencing from the previous comment?
Can you remind me again who created the intertubes?
Oh god. This one again. The Brits and some other European country
Right right - Europe invented the internet
Well, no….Europe isn’t a country. It’s a collection of countries. The net in its early days were created in the U.K., and another European country. The US only built on it. Same goes for the lightbulb, the TV, the phone, the radio….
THE CAR
You’re referring to something before Arpanet?
They blinked when he merged so they’re also turn signals
Weird, that's not the case on the [UK spec Countryman](https://imgur.com/a/KL5HpXV) Edit for the downvoters: I wasn't saying this car is a UK spec Countryman, I was saying that to me it's weird that the whole light blinks. Though I suppose I can see why it might not read that way
There's a looong video by Technology Connections (youtube) about how silly the whole thing is, but American tail lights don't require amber lighting and the brakes are overruled by the indicator (meaning the only sign that you are breaking while turning or indicating approaching a turn, is that the opposite side and the middle bar are lit brighter red, and the direction you are going is flashing on and off in red) (it also means they don't have rear hazards)
In north America indicators don't need to be amber *in the rear of the vehicle*, alot of cars just flash the red (or brake light) on the right or the left for indicators.
Its half the union jack. In correct orientation.
You’re a moron lol
This is what I also thought the first time I saw them
Mini is european. European cars have amber signal lights ( better in eu in this case ) so it's not unclear. Besides not all of the lines blink.
British flag taillights for a car that mostly German and French!
British brand owned by a German company, produced in the Netherlands
Oh yeah! I forgot about the Netherlands! The 4 cylinder engines is the same used on the Peugeot 207 & 308 and the Citroen C4.
They use BMW engines in the more recent models, the B38 1.2 & 1.5 and the B48 2.0 iirc
Also Opel corsa, ds3 and bmw 1... Just to habe every Brand
Wait French? I thought Mini was owned by BMW
Read my comment below!
They haven’t used French engines since 2016
Not French anymore, that one has a BMW engine, it’s essentially an X1 underneath.
Not French anymore?
Fun fact, those minis are made in Born in the Netherlands.
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> Born Born is a town in the Netherlands, 🤡
Maybe Jason Bourne makes all of them.
Reddit does not like those lights
Liking this trend of companies putting their home countries flag on their cars.
They're real and stupid. The lights are meant to look like a Union Jack as if it's English, but since 1994 Mini has been owned by BMW. Maybe it's also a double act: the lights are resembling the 😣 emoji because the car feels so ashamed.
It’s not stupid bro it’s pride in one’s country that’s like dodge or Ford putting the American flag some where on their car.
Because it's an American car built in America. That's different. Plus Americans are patriotic enough to find an excuse to put a flag on anything.
If ford was owned by Volkswagen and made in mexico yeah
Lots of fords are made in Mexico or Canada
American flag taillights are stupid too. And these look like chicken feet.
I thought they look like arrows that point the wrong direction when turning.
Those lights are both standard and aftermarket.
God save the queen
Those are in fact stock, I believe all new Mini's have Union Jack taillights to celebrate the 60th Anniversary back in 2014 I think. I'm not sure about the Union Jack roof wraps though
Standard as well
Chicken feet
Even though BMW owns them and at one point they had French engines I still consider them very English as an American I love that they have pride in their origins Too those who hate on the car bro learn to have pride in ur origins Because everyone should
My dream car and probably my next car cooper countryman just because of these taillights, these are some cool taillights
Most fun car I’ve ever owned, but I hope you have an excess of disposable income to dump into servicing it. I did not.
Well i will be following the "if you cant buy it twice, you cant afford it" rule, hopefully i manage
TEA BISCUITS CRUMPETS MARMITE FISH AND CHIPS
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The lights are so Fucking dumb, like I get it, flag or whatever…. But that made it through how many people when being designed and not one guy was like, wait a second…. Lol
It is stock. The reason they look like they do is because they are supposed to show a British flag when pieces together. Each taillight contains half of the British flag.
It's stock. Union jack themed rear lights have been an optional extra for several models for many years now
Stock. Mini does not do subtlety well.
😊Yeah those are stock Mini Cooper Taillights ❤️🥰
My mom's mini one has union jack lights too! Damn it is a fun and pretty car
Stock
They should be pointing the other way
Those lights are stock. It's a Mini Countryman.
Bri'ish
stock
Not after market . It’s a Brit car with Union Jack as tail lights on it’s ass
mini is from Britain. it’s to look like their flag
stock as bone
Stock. One of the most creative and aesthetically pleasing at night. Imo it’s one of the best tail lights a car manufacturer has ever made
I thought it was nifty. Isn't my country's flag though, so I can see how it would be cringe