The Next Generation MINI to Debut Monday

Sections: MF Feature | R55 (Clubman) | Rumor Sep 8th, 2005 59 Comments

Expect the next generation MINI to debut in the form of an extended wheelbase concept and not the hardtop coupe which will be released late next year. That appears to be the word from the inside (and confirmed by Autoweek). Jordan (a Mini2 member from the UK) has acquired the following statement from a MINI/BMW Source:

Yes this (the extended wheel base MINI) will be unveiled next Monday at the IAA (Frankfurt Autoshow). The car will be the next generation MINI or at least a variant of it. But with the success of the current MINI, we are now able to be more adventurous and flexible with MINI.

While the image above is only an Auto Bild rendering of what we may see, it appear that the general shape is spot on based on the spy photos we’ve recently seen.

According to the same source the much rumored special edition MCS lightweight will also be debuting at Frankfurt on Monday. We’ll have a few more bits of info on that car tomorrow.

There’s no word on when the final official 2007 MINI (the R56) will debut in it’s standard hardtop coupe form… but the Geneva autoshow in March would be a good guess. Regardless, we’ll keep you updated in the days and months ahead on all things R56.

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Written By: Gabe

Bruce

I don’t like the 2 doors that swing out like a Yukon in the back,

Hmmm… Perhaps if you adjust your frame of reference from Yukon to this classic Mini wagon instead you’ll get a new perspective.
Nostrodamus

Those taillights suck!
http://motoringfile.com Gabe

heh… RB you were saying ;-)
RB

Yes indeed……..LORD!
http://www.sweetdaisy.net Amanda

I don’t know if its because the mock-up is in Silk Green or what, but I like this version. I am so hoping for barn doors in the rear, and not sure about the silver wrapping the boot, but overall- its different and about the only wagon I would ever even think about purchasing. I can’t wait to see the official concept car!
fdavid

found some pics at NAM http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50729
http://www.motoringfile.com/ Gabe

fdavid – if you take a look at the MotoringFile front page you’ll see we posted a large article with a full gallery of the new MINI Cconcept early this morning.
fdavid

oh ok…ooops.
alex

i think this is the best mini created it looks amazing i think it will be awsome to drive if it handles as well as the mini one and it would be a great car for when i have kids as it has easy acess for puting things in especialy the easy acess to the boot i think its wiked so screw all u people who think its a crap car you obviosly dont know wat a good car looks like

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