F56 Interior Spied in China
#1
F56 Interior Spied in China
Another day another awkward looking spy photo of the new MINI – this time from China. Rest assured we’re told the F56 is rather attractive and proportionally correct by those who have spent time with the car. But these spy photos (again taken are odd angles) don’t quite show it off in the best light. However one little nugget they do expose is that the Cooper S hood scoop is once again non-functional. How do we know? It’s taped shut on this test mule.
We had a good indication of this a few years ago when some at MINI were openly asking us what we thought of a Cooper S without one. The fact it’s there now would indicate it’s a styling piece meant to better differentiate the Cooper S and JCW models from the rest of the line-up.
Inside once again we see the low-end spec interior without the large infotainment screen that we’ve heard is crucial to many of the optional features on the new car. We’ve heard rumblings that the US may not even see this low-end spec.
Also seen here for the first time is the automatic lever as well as new seat fabric reminiscent of the fantastic cloth pattern optional on the Paceman.
The 2014 MINI will debut in Oxford on November 18th with a US on-sale date of late March. For a full rundown on the new MINI, check out the MotoringFile F56 FAQ.
#3
#5
#7
Trending Topics
#8
#9
#12
#13
But I think this is the real deal.. note the logo under the tape on the steering wheel.
Perhaps China already stole one to copy?
#14
Yea some of the past Mini copies were crazy..
But I think this is the real deal.. note the logo under the tape on the steering wheel.
Perhaps China already stole one to copy?
But I think this is the real deal.. note the logo under the tape on the steering wheel.
Perhaps China already stole one to copy?
Lets not jump to quick, there was this rumor.
http://www.motoringfile.com/2013/05/...asian-markets/
#15
1.) It's an automatic, hence the shifter.
2.) If that's what the center stack now looks like, I'd have to get either the connected or the nav. That little screen looks ridiculous.
3.) Not sure why they have a separate tack and speedo. I really like the current setup with the speed in the little window...
I'll reserve final judgment until I see the finished product...
2.) If that's what the center stack now looks like, I'd have to get either the connected or the nav. That little screen looks ridiculous.
3.) Not sure why they have a separate tack and speedo. I really like the current setup with the speed in the little window...
I'll reserve final judgment until I see the finished product...
#17
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
patsum
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
26
05-29-2021 06:29 PM
molala
MINIs & Minis for Sale
1
10-02-2015 01:53 PM