The Latest F56 Spy Photos Reveal New Details





Gone is the dramatic front overhang. And in its place are new details like a “Rocketman” style front grille and headlights. And perhaps the best news for MINI fans? The F56 will be approximately the same size as the current MINI. While we’ve been reporting that for years now it’s nice to see some further confirmation. All this and more thanks to these new photos.
Here are some quick notes that we see in these photos:

• The reduction of the front overhang from the earlier prototypes is encouraging.
• The earlier rear view mirrors with the wing element is gone and in it’s place mirrors that are close to the design of the F56. We’re told the wing element, while adding to the aero also added to the wind noise dramatically.
• Speaking of the mirrors, that tape is covering side repeaters that have moved from the side of the car to the mirrors thanks to EU regulations.
• The headlights have moved a bit more forward facing similar to the Rocketman concept.
• The front grille houses both the top grille, bumper and lower grille also similar to the Rocketman concept.
• What’s up with the open gas cap? Looks like someone was desperate to get away from the spy photographer.
• Five lug wheels?
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Five-lug wheels can be shared with the small BMWs.

Fuel door on the right-hand side?

 

That looks much better, like a slightly beefier R56. The hood's still pretty long, but it works.

 

more BMW DNA... I'll miss left hand side fueling, but on the other hand it'll be the same as my 1er

 

Call me crazy but the front end shot from the side reminds me of a Porsche Cayenne

 

Fuel door on the right side to complement tailpipe on the left side.

 

Shouldn't the Fuel be on the side most convenient for the driver??!!

 

I think it'll be all right but front looks a little too long(futuristic look). And the back sort of looks like the Paceman slanted.

Curious to see the final product in the Fall.