How often would you want to see a body style change if any with the BMW Minis?

How long do you think this general body style should last?

I know there have been some subtle changes between Gen 1 and Gen 2 but i'm talking body changes like most cars out there.

 

I'd like to see the body style evolve very very very slowly like the Porsche 911.

 

I would hope that they would stick with what works. A crazy different re-design would be a mistake in my opinion. We already have MANY cars out there that look all the same. Different is good.

 

This would work for me


Mark

 

I agree on that one. As long as it stays small, fun and you can tell it evolved I would not mind...

 

Couldn't have been better stated
Looking at a lot of cars that are coming out now and in the near future.
There seems to be a trend of messing with a good thing.
Due to trying to make cars look more futuristic.

 

Perhaps an updated version maintaining the overall size and shape of the classic?

 

I would SO buy it!!

 

That cartoon modern/classic is awesome!

 

He should work for the Mini Design Department. LOL

 

Totally agree.

 

I want one.

 

I agree with those who want very S L O W evolution, like with Porsche. One of the biggest blunder Saturn made with their 1st generation cars was to evolve them too fast, directly from sharp, sporty-looking cars to mere generic-looking car.

MINI, don't make the same mistake!

 

Will this one come in Purple Haze?? I hope so!!!! MAKE IT!!!!!!

 

+doubleplusinfinity

Rob Golding, in his book "MINI 50 Years," talks about the pattern MINI follows and calls out the Porsche as its model for this very reason. (He contrasts that to what Volkswagen did with the New Beetle.)

 

Rawk.....I love that concept car!!!!!!!

 

^ Me too!!!

The MINI already is distinctive, no reason to drastically change anything.

 

i'd love to see a brand new "classic" mini

 

+1

 

Wow, that modern classic looks amazing! I don't like the R56 design...so I say BMW should redesign it like gen 1 or to a "modern classic" feel.

-Cody

 

Normally, I wouldn't think BMW would find a large-enough audience for a new MINI the size of a classic Mini, but I'm sure they're watching to see how well the Smart takes off here.

 

Maybe someone could take a 1st gen aero kit and someone get it to fit on a classic, making it look like that drawing. With what custom builders do today, it would be easy. Any takers?

 

I really wouldn't consider the 1st and 2nd gen a major design change.
Being a first time mini owner I honestly didn't see the difference until someone pointed out the subtle change in the hood, etc.

I'm talking a major body change. The mustang did a major body change. Maxima done a major body change. Jeep made a major body change with their wranglers including a 4 door version. Changes that really test the emotions of loyal followers of the product.

The Clubman is a true major change for mini products and actually it is not a change but an addition to the mini product line.

 

I would so be in line for a 3rd gen MINI if they looked like that. That's hawt

 

I'm really not sure why you quoted my post in your reply. I never said anything about the differences between the 1st-gen/2nd-gen MINI. All I was saying is that I think BMW will be watching to see how the Smart car does in the U.S. before they would seriously consider coming out with a new MINI that's as small as a classic Mini. Personally, I'd love to see it happen as an *additional* model, not as a replacement for the current-sized MINI.