A link to an Autoblog hot-off-the-wire story about the MINI Crossman SUV.




Thoughts?

 

If it gets us a Diesel in the R55/R56 I am for it.

 

Me thinks that this will be a popular model

Donna

 

I agree....based on everything we've read about the Crossman, I think it will be a very useful MINI for many folks, especially those dealing w/ snow and other harsh driving conditions. I don't expect it to be bigger than a Clubman, and no, the pic in that blog is not a real Crossman.

 

I'm getting one.

 

put me down for me

 

I can't see them making it much bigger than the Clubman either. Even the Clubman had people becoming skeptical about whether or not it was still worthy of being called a "MINI". Much bigger, and I don't believe it could be classified as a MINI. Just my $.02...

 

No, you're right...BMW/MINI has stated a maximum length that any MINI can be.

 

For a lot more detailed info (and based on past experience -- much more accurate info), check out motoringfile:

http://www.motoringfile.com/section/r60/

They have confirmed that the R60 will be slightly bigger -- and will have 4 doors.

 

That's good, because the Mini in the picture doesn't look all that hot.

 

It looks like hell but the AWD would be great for my area

 

I can't add anything more to that.

 

http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/04/...ini-crossover/
+1 to that. If mini r&d a reliable awd system that bolts right up tho our chassis with minor modifications i would buy the parts and make me an Awd 400+ whp mcS monster