Comments on: Next Generation MINI Revealed http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BimmerFile » Archive » MINI Crossover Design Leaked? Not Quite. http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-3/#comment-259730 BimmerFile » Archive » MINI Crossover Design Leaked? Not Quite. Thu, 14 May 2009 19:28:36 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-259730 <p>[...] However something looked familiar. So we took a look at the interior design images of the then unreleased R56 leaked back in 2005 (a full 2.5 years before the car’s eventual release). As you can see above in the leaked [...]</p> [...] However something looked familiar. So we took a look at the interior design images of the then unreleased R56 leaked back in 2005 (a full 2.5 years before the car’s eventual release). As you can see above in the leaked [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI Design Prototypes Leaked? http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-3/#comment-259667 MotoringFile » Archive » MINI Design Prototypes Leaked? Thu, 14 May 2009 01:56:39 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-259667 <p>[...] However something looked familiar. So we took a look at the interior design images of the then unreleased R56 leaked back in 2005 (a full 2.5 years before the car’s eventual release). As you can see above in the leaked [...]</p> [...] However something looked familiar. So we took a look at the interior design images of the then unreleased R56 leaked back in 2005 (a full 2.5 years before the car’s eventual release). As you can see above in the leaked [...]

]]> By: lance1a http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-3/#comment-95872 lance1a Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:16:25 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-95872 <p>ref one of the above questions, the cooper 's' will still not be able to have a spare due to the exhaust which now runs down the centre of the underside. The diesel will though. Rob Mini oxford.</p> ref one of the above questions, the cooper ‘s’ will still not be able to have a spare due to the exhaust which now runs down the centre of the underside. The diesel will though. Rob Mini oxford.

]]> By: Jake http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-3/#comment-36960 Jake Tue, 02 May 2006 23:01:29 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-36960 <p>I'm in the same boat...buy now or wait for the R56? Tough call!!! I am planning to see what comes across the lot at Mini here in Victoria or over in Vancouver (BC). If I can get a good deal on a MCSa, I'll probably go for it. Need a slushbox, 'cause I spend a lot of time in bumper to bumper (expecially in Vancouver). The auto is still a blast to drive. Will keep you all posted on my final decision. Have been reading this forum for about a year and really enjoy the insights and inside tracks.</p> I’m in the same boat…buy now or wait for the R56? Tough call!!! I am planning to see what comes across the lot at Mini here in Victoria or over in Vancouver (BC). If I can get a good deal on a MCSa, I’ll probably go for it. Need a slushbox, ’cause I spend a lot of time in bumper to bumper (expecially in Vancouver). The auto is still a blast to drive. Will keep you all posted on my final decision. Have been reading this forum for about a year and really enjoy the insights and inside tracks.

]]> By: BuyNowOrLater http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-32747 BuyNowOrLater Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:36:04 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-32747 <p>Any body please???-would you wait, buy now or get a 2 suzucki swifts????</p> Any body please???-would you wait, buy now or get a 2 suzucki swifts????

]]> By: BuyNowOrLater http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-32633 BuyNowOrLater Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:32:24 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-32633 <p>Just another thought.</p> <p>I am strongly tempted by a suzuki swift. It looks good (ok a mini rip off but they copied the best) has five doors, a vvc engine, seems to be top of alot of small car polls at the moment and oh yes its half the price.</p> <p>I have honestly NOT connection to either cars I promise but the swift is a terrific little car. But then Iv'r always wanted a mini.</p> <p>What do I do</p> <p>Buy a mini now Buy a swift now Wait to buy a new mini????</p> Just another thought.

I am strongly tempted by a suzuki swift. It looks good (ok a mini rip off but they copied the best) has five doors, a vvc engine, seems to be top of alot of small car polls at the moment and oh yes its half the price.

I have honestly NOT connection to either cars I promise but the swift is a terrific little car. But then Iv’r always wanted a mini.

What do I do

Buy a mini now Buy a swift now Wait to buy a new mini????

]]> By: BuyNowOrLater http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-32632 BuyNowOrLater Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:03:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-32632 <p>I'm thinking of buying a mini now nut should I wait??</p> <p>I had a REAL mini and loved it, I like the new one after having been in one a few times but it just irks me that its now the size of a familly hatchback-its not really a mini anymore lets face it. The new one is suppose to be even bigger which I think is just against teh mini spirit-BMW</p> <p>Also have reservations on the engine, just so low tech and isn;t it built in South America (not theat there is anything wrong in South America but where is there motoring heritage)</p> <p>So buy now or wait??</p> I’m thinking of buying a mini now nut should I wait??

I had a REAL mini and loved it, I like the new one after having been in one a few times but it just irks me that its now the size of a familly hatchback-its not really a mini anymore lets face it. The new one is suppose to be even bigger which I think is just against teh mini spirit-BMW

Also have reservations on the engine, just so low tech and isn;t it built in South America (not theat there is anything wrong in South America but where is there motoring heritage)

So buy now or wait??

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » Next Generation MINI Revealed (Part #2) http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-32584 MotoringFile » Archive » Next Generation MINI Revealed (Part #2) Tue, 28 Feb 2006 07:03:13 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-32584 <p>[...] So after a year we thought it was about time to consider updating our most visited article, “Next Generation MINI Revealed“. Originally posted in March of 2005, the piece goes into details after detail on what we’ll be seeing in the new MINI due later this year. However based on some new information received in the last few months we’re happy to report that there’s very little that actually needs to be updated. Pretty much all of the information we received from our sources last year have proven to be spot-on. In fact the vast majority of the new material is focused on the R55 (Traveller) section at the end of the story. That said we’ve decided to go back to the article to clarify and add some new bits and pieces where necessary to give you a clearer picture of the 2007 MINI and beyond. So find a comfortable seat, grab a tasty beverage of your choice and read away: [...]</p> [...] So after a year we thought it was about time to consider updating our most visited article, “Next Generation MINI Revealed“. Originally posted in March of 2005, the piece goes into details after detail on what we’ll be seeing in the new MINI due later this year. However based on some new information received in the last few months we’re happy to report that there’s very little that actually needs to be updated. Pretty much all of the information we received from our sources last year have proven to be spot-on. In fact the vast majority of the new material is focused on the R55 (Traveller) section at the end of the story. That said we’ve decided to go back to the article to clarify and add some new bits and pieces where necessary to give you a clearer picture of the 2007 MINI and beyond. So find a comfortable seat, grab a tasty beverage of your choice and read away: [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » 2006 » February » 28 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-32580 MotoringFile » 2006 » February » 28 Tue, 28 Feb 2006 06:48:53 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-32580 <p>[...] Error 404 - Not Found MotoringFile Featured Articles Next Generation MINI Articles (all) Next Generation MINI Revealed Behind the Wheel of the 2007 MINI JCW GP Kit US Annoucement Chicago Autoshow Gallery JCW GP at Geneva (final release info) Seven New Colors for 2007 Getrag's All Wheel Drive MINI In Depth MINI Release Info on Next Gen Engines Top 5 Most Popular MF Articles [...]</p> [...] Error 404 – Not Found MotoringFile Featured Articles Next Generation MINI Articles (all) Next Generation MINI Revealed Behind the Wheel of the 2007 MINI JCW GP Kit US Annoucement Chicago Autoshow Gallery JCW GP at Geneva (final release info) Seven New Colors for 2007 Getrag’s All Wheel Drive MINI In Depth MINI Release Info on Next Gen Engines Top 5 Most Popular MF Articles [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » The New MINI Keeps the Clamshell Hood http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-31545 MotoringFile » Archive » The New MINI Keeps the Clamshell Hood Thu, 09 Feb 2006 22:49:52 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-31545 <p>[...] [ Next Generation MINI Revealed ] MotoringFile [...]</p> [...] [ Next Generation MINI Revealed ] MotoringFile [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » New R56 Cooper Spyshots Surface http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-31375 MotoringFile » Archive » New R56 Cooper Spyshots Surface Mon, 06 Feb 2006 20:34:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-31375 <p>[...] Worldcarfans.com has a couple of new spyshots of the upcoming R56 MINI Cooper. MF readers will notice the uncanny resmeblence to the photos we posted a few weeks back. We also get a good look at the rear section as well. Based on the photo (which is slightly photoshopped) it looks like our description from March 2005 was pretty much dead-on. Slghtly larger rear lights, taller chrome handle, enlarged rear foglight, and no wrap-around glass. You can check out the photos below (along with the GP and Traveller photos that were seen last week in MPH): [...]</p> [...] Worldcarfans.com has a couple of new spyshots of the upcoming R56 MINI Cooper. MF readers will notice the uncanny resmeblence to the photos we posted a few weeks back. We also get a good look at the rear section as well. Based on the photo (which is slightly photoshopped) it looks like our description from March 2005 was pretty much dead-on. Slghtly larger rear lights, taller chrome handle, enlarged rear foglight, and no wrap-around glass. You can check out the photos below (along with the GP and Traveller photos that were seen last week in MPH): [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » Next Generation MINI Shows Its Face http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-30604 MotoringFile » Archive » Next Generation MINI Shows Its Face Thu, 19 Jan 2006 18:35:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-30604 <p>[...] [ Next Generation MINI Revealed ] MotoringFile [...]</p> [...] [ Next Generation MINI Revealed ] MotoringFile [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » The Next Generation JCW Cooper S http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-30361 MotoringFile » Archive » The Next Generation JCW Cooper S Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:47:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-30361 <p>[...] [ Next Generation MINI Revealed ] MotoringFile [...]</p> [...] [ Next Generation MINI Revealed ] MotoringFile [...]

]]> By: JaCe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-29352 JaCe Sun, 18 Dec 2005 13:58:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-29352 <p>Thanks for that, I think I'll just order the current model because the H/K system is the thing which impresses me most, and I've heard the "Premium Sound System" which, whilst no offence intended to BMW, reminds me of how Alfa Romeo's sound system quality dropped when they switched from Bose to Blaupunkt.</p> Thanks for that, I think I’ll just order the current model because the H/K system is the thing which impresses me most, and I’ve heard the “Premium Sound System” which, whilst no offence intended to BMW, reminds me of how Alfa Romeo’s sound system quality dropped when they switched from Bose to Blaupunkt.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-29339 Gabe Sat, 17 Dec 2005 16:02:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-29339 <p>If sound system offerings BMW's new 3 series is any clue then I would say no. BMW now only offers a "Premium Sound System" rather than the H/K system that used to be found in the previous 3 series. Since the next generation MINI and the new 3 series share most of their electrical I would say this is a good hint at what may come.</p> If sound system offerings BMW’s new 3 series is any clue then I would say no. BMW now only offers a “Premium Sound System” rather than the H/K system that used to be found in the previous 3 series. Since the next generation MINI and the new 3 series share most of their electrical I would say this is a good hint at what may come.

]]> By: JaCe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-29338 JaCe Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:15:41 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-29338 <p>Hello Gabe, I can't remember if I asked this already, but do you think the next MINI will have the H/K system? That's the thing which i want most and i'm thinking of just buying the current model with H/K; however, the new model seems mighty appealing? Please advise. Jeff.</p> Hello Gabe, I can’t remember if I asked this already, but do you think the next MINI will have the H/K system? That’s the thing which i want most and i’m thinking of just buying the current model with H/K; however, the new model seems mighty appealing? Please advise. Jeff.

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » New 2007 MINI Spyshots http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-29064 MotoringFile » Archive » New 2007 MINI Spyshots Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:14:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-29064 <p>[...] MF Analysis: While there are probably no surprises in these pictures for MotoringFile readers, it’s great to see the final car taking shape outside of the auto-show circuit. It would appear that our Next Generation MINI Revealed article from last March was on the money with quite a few interior and exterior details finally emerging in these new spyshots. [...]</p> [...] MF Analysis: While there are probably no surprises in these pictures for MotoringFile readers, it’s great to see the final car taking shape outside of the auto-show circuit. It would appear that our Next Generation MINI Revealed article from last March was on the money with quite a few interior and exterior details finally emerging in these new spyshots. [...]

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-28999 Gabe Fri, 09 Dec 2005 18:11:36 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-28999 <p>What was shown in Japan and Frankfurt this year were concepts based on the forthcoming MINI Clubman extended wheelbase. This will be released in late '07, after the first of the next generation cars are released in late '06.</p> What was shown in Japan and Frankfurt this year were concepts based on the forthcoming MINI Clubman extended wheelbase. This will be released in late ’07, after the first of the next generation cars are released in late ’06.

]]> By: Jap Mini version, a bit wider? http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-28998 Jap Mini version, a bit wider? Fri, 09 Dec 2005 18:01:31 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-28998 <p>I was under the impression in talking to BMW/Mini reps at the recent autoshows that a wider Mini was being tested in Japan for next year.</p> <p>http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/show/2005/public/boothguide/photo/20_020_BMW/img_s/VS2V6560.JPG</p> <p>or go here and look at last page of PDF and click for above pic.</p> <p>http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/show/2005/english/public/boothguide/photo/20_020_BMW/index003.shtml</p> I was under the impression in talking to BMW/Mini reps at the recent autoshows that a wider Mini was being tested in Japan for next year.

http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/show/2005/public/boothguide/photo/20_020_BMW/img_s/VS2V6560.JPG

or go here and look at last page of PDF and click for above pic.

http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/show/2005/english/public/boothguide/photo/20_020_BMW/index003.shtml

]]> By: Hasan SAS http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/03/20/next_generation_mini_revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-28554 Hasan SAS Tue, 29 Nov 2005 20:36:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/03/20/#comment-28554 <p>ıs anybody know when the NEXT GEN. MINI started to produce ???</p> ıs anybody know when the NEXT GEN. MINI started to produce ???

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