Interesting photo, it reveals with certainty that the tailgate will be split doors, and it also seems to show that the mini doors will be on both sides of the car ( there had been speculation, as noted in the article, that the door might just be on one side to keep weight down):

http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/1412

 

Why does one comment say that the Traveller will hurt RX-8 sales? The only similarity I can see is that they both have the rear doors that open the same way.

 

I know Gabe at Motoringfile.com still says just one split door. For RHD models would it split on the opposite side? Seems like if they have the tooling why not have it open on both sides. Even though I could see the passenger side getting used 80% or more of the tim for most. I would think any cost savings from making one side only would be offset by having a RHD and a LHD chassis unless it's just a bolted shut door without hinges on that side. I can see people ordering the UK parts to get the OLDRDOO (Opening LHD driver rear door open option) if that is the case.

 

Interesting, any talk of adding a third row of seats so I can get rid of the SUV and still travel in one car?

 

Here's the link to the MotoringFile article regarding that picture

From what has come out so far, there will be one "Coach Door" and that will be on the Right side for all markets (LHD and RHD).

No. A third row of seats just isn't practical even with the extra length. Keep in mind that the Clubman will still be shorter than an Audi A3.

 

oh boy thats fugly

 

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong (I often am wrong), but I believe the "split door" Gabe talks about is the rear barndoors.

 

At the risk of being tar-and-featherd, I think it's ugly.

 

that is really ugly...ruins the look of the mini!

 

Well, I got to see the Frankfurt Concept at it's unveiling and must say that the "Clubman" chassis doesn't look bad "in the flesh". The proportions looked just off from the standard 2 door, but IMO once you get used to the slightly stretched look, it's fine. The test mule looks pretty chunky and just... But, I think the masking and other camoflauge could play a part in that
I'll reserve judgement until the production model appears in it's final form

 

the design isn't really doing anything for me--reminds me too much of the MINI, it doesn't look different enough to make a good visual separation.

 

I wonder if the prodcution version will retain the front end styling of the concept???

 

Check out that MINI logo! WHOA NOW!



Thanks to Motoring File for all the pix. Interesting concept...can't wait to see the final product.

 

It looks like something the Soviets would have come up with after stealing blueprints to the current Mini Cooper.

 

Why it got to be the Soviets? Ha? I've seen some fugly Chinese, Korean and even American offerings. Why you got to pick on the Soviets?

 

LOL! Maybe it reminds princeofwaldo of the Travant!

 

 

So I guess a stretched R56 and nothing more than that and a name change??? May be my ticket, has a bit more space for the everyday.

 

I has the famous flame spokes...yes!
Or Horse shoes.

 

Is that the Clubman Aero kit?

 

I'm not so sure.
Take a look at this picture again.

 

I don't like the rear one bit at all :(

 

yeah, the reflection in the rear door shows that of a different wheel major P-chop action here

 

Yeah,
If you're going to do that much Photoshop work it seems like you would notice something like that before you called it "finished"

 

looks kinda odd haha