Autoweek's Take on the MINI Wagon

Sections: In the Press | R55 (Clubman) Sep 7th, 2005 14 Comments

Now where have I seen this before? Autoweek has some pretty familiar looking photos of what appears to be the new extended wheelbase MINI. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

If our information is accurate, chances are good the fun folks from BMW’s small-car subsidiary, Mini, will unveil a ‘concept’ version of this car at the Frankfurt motor show.

We hear Mini will call its Frankfurt woody wagon concept the Countryman, but when the bigger, boxier Mini hits the market it will likely carry the Clubman or Traveller moniker, or both. Details are sketchy, but this new model will likely appear in 2007 as an ’08 model, built on the extended wheelbase Mini five-door hatch due in 2006 as an ’07 model.

[ Mini set to unveil woody wagon concept at Frankfurt show ] Autoweek

[ Extended Wheelbase MINI Spotted Testing ] MotoringFIle

MF Analysis: We’ve also heard a few of the Frankfurt rumors in the past several weeks. However more than one automotive publication (including Autoweek’s sister publication Automotive News) has claimed that there will be nothing new from MINI at the show. However on the face of it the timing would be perfect. It would also fit with what BMW typically likes to do when getting ready to release an entirely new model; release a ‘design study’ that points towards a next generation car by focusing on a future iteration rather than the soon to be released standard layout.

Press days for the Frankfurrt Autoshow start on September 13th.

Written By: Gabe

http://1bystander.blogspot.com/ Radiationman

OH GOD THIS IS GOING TO KILL THE MINI LINE!!!!

I don’t really believe that, but I just wanted to get the jump on the flood of people who say this every time the slightest change is mentioned to the product line…
MINIMiller

OH GOD THIS IS GOING TO KILL THE MINI LINE!!!!

Hehehehe… You are probably correct that many will say this. I on the other hand will be one of the first to line up and purchase one. I happen to be a big fan of wagons (as opposed to SUVs or minivans) It will complement my 02 MCS nicely!
mataku

same here, I’m all for a wagon. They are much more practical than an SUV or van. I just hate trying to look around or over them, it really limits my view as a driver.

and please, stop being so dramatic. Unless you truly feel that you no longer like your 3 door mini just because they come out with a 5 door option as well, MINI is still good.
http://www.minisofmiami.com Frank

Radiation man, please get over yourself.
Mike J

Oh the humanity!!!! ; )
Steve

I can just picture this as a ‘Woody’. I hate to say it but the PT looks good as a ‘Woody’. I think the MINI will also. Can’t you just hear the CA surfer crowd …”Surf’s up, dude. Where’s my MINI?”
http://miniblog.guapacha.com Paul

Since JimOhio isn’t here…. won’t somebody please think of the resale value of my current MINI!!!
Greg W

Hey Steve, Check out the below website for your dream come true – now available in Milan. http://www.carrozzeriacastagna.com/04-5_.htm
Nathan

Bring on the MINI D wagon.
http://users.adelphia.net/~rocketboy/index.html Rocketboy

Now more people will be able to buy a MINI. The Horror, The Horror….

Groovy… I just hope it’s done right… there’s nothing as nice as a Woody done right, but there’s nothing worse than one that’s not…
http://www.plasmafx.com.au Scotty in Oz

Ah! My hang glider will fit much more easily on the roof of this one!! All 5.5m of it ;)
Jagada

If MINI had a wagon now in 2005, we’d be a two MINI family now. The only thing that stopped my wife from purchasing a MINI the week after I took delivery of my 2005 MC, was that she felt she couldn’t get enough Greyhounds in the back. We work with a Greyhound rescue group and have three of our own, so she needed a dog-mobile. A MINI wagon would have been purchased on the spot.
Barry / 10 Ball

Scott in Oz’s hang glider might not fit, but my 7’6″ windsurfer and sail quiver of 5.5M [and down] might just fit inside…

While we’re sharing what’s on our wish lists, I want a AWD WRX killer. Please feel free to join in and chant – AWD, AWD, AWD… -B
Iain

I love the idea of a Mini wagon to complement my 04 MCS JCW. If it can fit a couple of mountain bikes in the back and a child in one rear seat at the time (as my X3 can do), I am sold. Then add the JCW package for a really quick way to get to the trail head!!! This will open a whole new market for MINI…

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