The first generation was launched in summer 2004 following its unveiling at the Salon International de l'Auto that year .
The first generation was was made through August 2008 , outlasting the original Cooper and Cooper S for two model years .
The first generation was launched in summer 2004 following its unveiling at the Salon International de l'Auto that year , and was made through August 2008 , outlasting the original Cooper and Cooper S for two model years .