R56 First Official 2007 Pics
#26
Originally Posted by Gabe
I want to go on record by saying we weren't the ones who broke the press embargo on these photos. I'll also say that we weren't the last either
We'll have more throughout the day on MotoringFile...
We'll have more throughout the day on MotoringFile...
Cheers Liam
#31
#32
I think there will be trade-offs with the new ones. Some things we'll like, others we won't like. Thats just the way it is when you redo this much about a car. I have a feeling the aftermarket will be able to do a lot with the new turbo, the "fake" hood scoop, the direct flow exhaust, etc. The seats look great to me, as well as the design of the dash and doors, though I agree about the A/C Radio area and the center console.
Drew
Drew
#35
Originally Posted by Funk_Flex
Hey, the bonnet release is on the same side as the steering wheel!
I'm not digging the center stack, either. The dash I can live with, although I don't like the look and size of the new speedo, or the scalloped bezel around it and the tach. The center stack has lots of dead space and looks very cheezy. The center **** just looks tacked onto a flat, grey piece of textured plastic. :-( The other controls down there also look like My First MINI™. Too bad.
Exterior's not bad; rear bumper on the Cooper's funky.
#39
#40
Originally Posted by inomis
#42
My largest criticism of the interior is the slavish repetition of the MINI logo. The logo is fine on the steering hub, but it's overkill (IMO) to repeat the shape twice in the center stack. Of course, this is one of those things that might stand out in photos, but yet appear subtle in person. We'll all get to see soon!
Originally Posted by Tri3
#44
#45
engine noise ?
http://www.mini.fr/fr/fr/mini_smile/...MINI_smile.zip
doesn't sound "real" and at the end of the film, sounds more like a V8?
doesn't sound "real" and at the end of the film, sounds more like a V8?
#48
it's beginning to grown on me ... wanted to trade for an MCS, but the MC looks so much cooler and pure on the exterior ...
The interior with the Navigation Integrated looks really ace and pulls everything together nicely on the dash and center console. looks a bit i-driveish
Digging the colors and materials for the interior as well ...
But agree with everyone here ... the MINI wings are over used inside ... if they would ditch it in the A/C controls ... all would be perfect
The interior with the Navigation Integrated looks really ace and pulls everything together nicely on the dash and center console. looks a bit i-driveish
Digging the colors and materials for the interior as well ...
But agree with everyone here ... the MINI wings are over used inside ... if they would ditch it in the A/C controls ... all would be perfect
#49
2 types of stereo
I noticed there's two types of stereo.
The first one has dedicated buttons for pre-sets (1-6), AM FM and such: http://www.mini2.com/images/of_r56/dial_t.jpg
The second unit doesn't have dedicated buttons and the display is a bit larger. Where in the first one there's a "mode" button in the middle, the second mode has a small ****: http://www.mini2.com/images/predrive...e/PICT0112.jpg There's also a dedicated phone button.
I'm assuming the first one is the base unit while the second one is an optional upgrade.
The first one has dedicated buttons for pre-sets (1-6), AM FM and such: http://www.mini2.com/images/of_r56/dial_t.jpg
The second unit doesn't have dedicated buttons and the display is a bit larger. Where in the first one there's a "mode" button in the middle, the second mode has a small ****: http://www.mini2.com/images/predrive...e/PICT0112.jpg There's also a dedicated phone button.
I'm assuming the first one is the base unit while the second one is an optional upgrade.
#50
Originally Posted by lurch70
The interior with the Navigation Integrated looks really ace and pulls everything together nicely on the dash and center console. looks a bit i-driveish