It would probably look goofy taking it off with that molding in the roof but maybe that could be an aftermarket option of a better styled spoiler. And I think that it isn't going to be a hatch in that back I think that it might just be a trunk. But notice I am constantly repeating nicely styled spoiler cause I know someone is going to put on a Book shelf spoiler and make the car look like crap. But over all it looks like they took the r56 stuck on a r53 grill and made a new top. But hey someone could try at least to get the idea of what it would look like with out a spoiler. Plus that also could be a S option so the non S might not have it.

 

It also says "rear seats". Which would also be the "front seats".

 

I just watched the video on MF and almost peed on the carpet like an excited dog. I want one of these cars so bad.

 

That thing is so ugly. For me the roofline does not fit with the rest of the car.

 

The Coupe and another new MINI have been officially confirmed for UK production.

Excellent stuff!

MINI Coupé confirmed for UK production

 

Ugly as sin, IMO. (Don't flame me. It's my honest reaction. I came here immediately after seeing it on MSN.)

 

I think that the final production will look better and it will look better in person

 

Yeah I'm gonna save every penny till this thing comes out and hopefully pay for the majority of it right when I order.

 

They haven't even "revealed" it to the public and it's already going into production? Alright then... let's see how similar the actual production version is to the concept. Hopefully Frankfurt's unveiling will look better in person. I guess we'll know in two weeks.

 

Dude chill man. Its going to go to production. Its all over the interwebs. They are looking at realeasing it in '11 or '12

 

The more I look at this car the more I want it. That thing is sooo sexy. But RWD would make it alot better.

 

I think the coupe looks outstanding. I wish I could order one today.

 

Parts of it I like and parts I don't. Definitely would have to see it in person before I decide if I like it or not. Even though I love the Cooper interior, I kind of wish they came up with something a bit different for this.

 

Screw rwd this car would be super awesome if it awd

 

i MIGHT get it once i graduate from school...and trade my 05 mcsc...

 

I like this one best.

 

Where'd you find that one Minian??

 

http://www.4wheelsnews.com/preview-m...coupe-concept/

 

Definitely home made pic. It has the r56 body with r53 rear minus the r56 bumper.

 

Looks like that may have been one of the drawings before the fullsize mock up and working model was made. Cause it looks like some of that made it into what was released.

 

+1

 

One MINI Designer said to the other Designer...

"Just take the R56 Hatchback and squash it down...Bingo it's a Concept Car!"

 

I like it, actually. The roofline is pretty sweet, and though the rear is a little awkward, its not too bad. It definitely looks better from the side.

 

Did MINI hire the GM Designers? It looks like crap...

If you're going to spend outside of $30K, there are other alternatives...If they priced this within $23-27K...it gives us MINI Owners more selection of models to choose from within that range...I'm not spending $30K on a MINI.

Why not a concept car with a refreshed interior and outside (next generation) look? How about a Hard Top convertible?

 

a couple of posters seemed to be wishing for a rear wheel drive.....I've only driven/owned FWD's...........what is the advantage of RWD in a small car?