How close are these to the cars that were at that 2006 MINI focus group study that happened a few months back??!?!?!

 

I am really looking forward to the Clubman wagon as well! It has been said that the 5 door Clubman model will have rear suicide doors with a locking mechanism similar to the one found in the current Rolls Royce Phantom sedan, which also happens to be another BMW product.


As soon as MINI releases the Clubman, we will be putting up an order. Can't wait!

 

Also something that hit me was when i look at those colors i dont recognize them on any current color setup. Is it possible that those are close to what the 3 new colors for 06 are going to look like? That blue is kinda a different shade than Indi, or Hyper. That red maybe Chili but maybe not. Etc.

 

Good question! Anybody who attended the study in this thread?

 

Actually, those pictures look very similar to the prototype Mini at the study, both exterior and interior.

 

yeah will if they reintroduce that uber-retarded 2 spoke wheel back into the MINI line I will throw myself in front of my MCS. man I hate that wheel: it reminds me of those old dopey Ford PU wheels. IMO of course for all you 2-spokers out there Jimbo

 

Hehe, I really don't like this new interior, still particularly unimpressed with that wok sized speedo (which will be swapped with the rev counter in Australia because our design rules say it takes your eyes too far from the road!)
As minihune says, needs to be more classy, not so star trekky.

Would have gone for this sort of design update in a heartbeat... Looks more like the original grill and they seem to have done something similar (although not as aggressive) for the recent Concept Wagon.

 

I did like the cobra nose on this sketch. different.

 

From the rear the Clubman looks like a cut-down Volvo V70.

 

Diddo, now it looks more like the MINI Bulldog

 

Indeed!

 

I wasn't sure what the difference was on the exterior til I stared at the front long enough to see the change. I like the old one better. I can see why this would look more like a frog than a bulldog. I do like the new concept design they showed at Frankfurt. Not so much on the front since it looks like a catfish to me or an Austin Martin type of car. I'll just have to wait and see how it would look like in production and wait after the first year it's release since every says that first year production is not perfect. I'm getting an '06 MCSa soon so I don't really have to worry about their new and weird designs yet.

 

They did that to make room for the new V6 in 2008 !

 

That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Besides, everyone knows that it's going to be a V7, in keeping with the offbeat nature of the mini...

 

I thought either the bonnet was lengthened, or the car is a bit shorter. It feels like it loses a bit of its appeal in the quirkyness department, but I have to remind myself, these are highly edited photos.

 

Just found this actual photoshot (not photoshop!).



Not as bad as the concept cars are. I can't wait to see the sportster.

 

Minihune - would like info on your dash. real wood?
Thanks

 

i <2 two spoke.

 

I don't recall any discussion in the past, but it looks like the side grills are gone. Only the side repeater lights are where the 06 lights were, but no grills.

 

I don't know. Too me this looks like a test mule. From the A pillars back it looks like our Cooper's that we have now. New front end yes, new drive train most likely & the rest of the body, I don't think that's it.

As far as the sportster goes I can't see Harley letting them use that name.

Chuck

 

that's becase it is..

 

Edmunds is saying the standard Cooper WILL get the 143hp Turbo version. Does that mean a new base with the Non-Turbo, Standard Cooper with Turbo, and S with a higher performance Turbo?

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=108466#4

 

Same one I saw here a couple of months back. Note the taped hood and headlight areas. Yes the speedo was bigger.

Nik

 

There are three engines in the line up for the 2007 Mini. The non turbo version cranks out 116 horsepower and that version will most likely be sold in the Mini "One" models in Europe. The 143 Horsepower turbo will be sold in the Cooper, with a 170 Horsepower version being sold in the Cooper S.

And for those who care about such things, all the engine components will be manufactured in France and then shipped to England for assembly.

Steven

 

A slight correction is in order.

The non turbo engine will be putting out 115 brake horsepower at 5,700 rpm. Engine torque will be 118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm

The turbo version in the Cooper is rated at 143 brake horsepower at 5,500 rpm. Torque is 177 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm

I don't have the specifics on the Cooper S engine other than it will be 170 brake horsepower.

Steven