Comments on: Audi Set to Take on the MINI? http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/ 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: MotoringFile » Archive » More on Audi’s “MINI Killer” http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-33177 MotoringFile » Archive » More on Audi’s “MINI Killer” Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:28:05 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-33177 <p>[...] A few weeks back frequent MF contributor Lawrence gave us some initial news on Audi’s plans for a new MINI fighting A2. This time we get a few official details courtesy of the Automotive News: [...]</p> [...] A few weeks back frequent MF contributor Lawrence gave us some initial news on Audi’s plans for a new MINI fighting A2. This time we get a few official details courtesy of the Automotive News: [...]

]]> By: jarrrett http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32336 jarrrett Thu, 23 Feb 2006 01:46:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32336 <p>no fear mini, the comptetion just got uglier</p> no fear mini, the comptetion just got uglier

]]> By: EricZ http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32297 EricZ Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:46:26 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32297 <p>The Audi looks more like a Miniture Minivan than a take off of a MINI.</p> The Audi looks more like a Miniture Minivan than a take off of a MINI.

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32293 Mark Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:39:33 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32293 <p>It appears that this rumour was not legitimate - have a look on the Autoblob website.</p> It appears that this rumour was not legitimate – have a look on the Autoblob website.

]]> By: ChrisW http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32274 ChrisW Wed, 22 Feb 2006 06:34:22 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32274 <p>MINI-killers, 3-series-killers, iPod-killers, blah blah blah....all just smoke and bluster.</p> <p>How about a simple MINI <em>competitor</em> instead?</p> <p>OT: is anyone else digging the new GTi "My Fast" commercials? "My Fast likes the windows <strong>down</strong>." Love it.</p> MINI-killers, 3-series-killers, iPod-killers, blah blah blah….all just smoke and bluster.

How about a simple MINI competitor instead?

OT: is anyone else digging the new GTi “My Fast” commercials? “My Fast likes the windows down.” Love it.

]]> By: JAG http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32263 JAG Wed, 22 Feb 2006 02:15:27 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32263 <p>Sorry about the excieted typo! I was to excited myself. Cheers</p> Sorry about the excieted typo! I was to excited myself. Cheers

]]> By: JAG http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32261 JAG Wed, 22 Feb 2006 02:12:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32261 <p>That photo turned out to be a scale model the size of a Hot Wheels car. Impresive work of photography, it started in some german blog but some mags got excieted and jumped the gun.</p> That photo turned out to be a scale model the size of a Hot Wheels car. Impresive work of photography, it started in some german blog but some mags got excieted and jumped the gun.

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32252 Mark Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:37:37 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32252 <p>They can build all the cars they desire, because regardless what they come up with it will never be a Mini.</p> They can build all the cars they desire, because regardless what they come up with it will never be a Mini.

]]> By: JD http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32227 JD Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:34:42 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32227 <p>I would consider buying one of those... If I was into really ugly cars.</p> I would consider buying one of those… If I was into really ugly cars.

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32194 Mark Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:10:47 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32194 <p>The one comment on the Fortitude board "looks like the marshmello man took a poop" says it all.</p> The one comment on the Fortitude board “looks like the marshmello man took a poop” says it all.

]]> By: mcswrks http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32188 mcswrks Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:53:36 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32188 <p>All I see is the Audi TT concept, and the Audi A2. Audi's "Mini" ripoff looks ridiculous and silly. If Volkswagens new Mk 5 GTi cannot even out perform a current JCW, I think this is even worse.</p> All I see is the Audi TT concept, and the Audi A2. Audi’s “Mini” ripoff looks ridiculous and silly. If Volkswagens new Mk 5 GTi cannot even out perform a current JCW, I think this is even worse.

]]> By: Trick http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32178 Trick Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:58:05 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32178 <p>I think VAG is really muddying the waters of their product lines. Which is the luxury line and which is the people's car again? I'm confused.</p> I think VAG is really muddying the waters of their product lines. Which is the luxury line and which is the people’s car again? I’m confused.

]]> By: AJ Igel http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32176 AJ Igel Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:40:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32176 <p>I'm iffy. I can see Audi making smaller cars, but how likely is it that they'll make it to America? Seems like something due for the European market, and maybe Canada.</p> <p>I did like the shooting break concept, that was nice. I'd at least consider one, but I'm not looking to get rid of my Mini anytime soon. Its probably more of a threat to the Mini's market than say...an Aveo, but come on.</p> <p>Anyway, I'm all for the small car boom that seems to be starting up. That means more parking spaces on the street. Awesome.</p> I’m iffy. I can see Audi making smaller cars, but how likely is it that they’ll make it to America? Seems like something due for the European market, and maybe Canada.

I did like the shooting break concept, that was nice. I’d at least consider one, but I’m not looking to get rid of my Mini anytime soon. Its probably more of a threat to the Mini’s market than say…an Aveo, but come on.

Anyway, I’m all for the small car boom that seems to be starting up. That means more parking spaces on the street. Awesome.

]]> By: Chris LW http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32175 Chris LW Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:31:05 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32175 <p>The interesting thing to me is that the A3 is <em>not</em> considered the MINI competition, the A2 is; guess it's positioned a bit higher (esp from a price perspective). Audi makes some nice cars, if I could afford a luxury sedan I'd lean their way vs. the BMW primarily due to styling and iDrive....still like that German handling.</p> The interesting thing to me is that the A3 is not considered the MINI competition, the A2 is; guess it’s positioned a bit higher (esp from a price perspective). Audi makes some nice cars, if I could afford a luxury sedan I’d lean their way vs. the BMW primarily due to styling and iDrive….still like that German handling.

]]> By: alpha-6 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32174 alpha-6 Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:30:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32174 <p>With Dodge, Audi, and an array of other auto makers making "MINI Killers" I guess the add holds true....."the official car of the world getting smaller" ;)</p> With Dodge, Audi, and an array of other auto makers making “MINI Killers” I guess the add holds true…..”the official car of the world getting smaller” ;)

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-32173 GSKChicago Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:29:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/21/audi-set-to-take-on-the-mini/#comment-32173 <p>Cadillac tried doing a quasi-luxury small car in the 80's (remember the Cimarron?). All it was though was a Chevy Cavalier with some different sheet metal, slightly different engine and interior upgrades. It failed pretty horribly.</p> <p>Audi would hopefully be a bit wiser in their attempt to compete with a car as successful as the MINI and not just patch up a different car to look different and then market it as a competitor.</p> <p>Overall, I think as fantastic as our MINI's are, it would be good to see some competition - I think everyone wins in that scenario. Not that I would switch to a competitor mind you, but that doesn't mean competition would be bad.</p> Cadillac tried doing a quasi-luxury small car in the 80′s (remember the Cimarron?). All it was though was a Chevy Cavalier with some different sheet metal, slightly different engine and interior upgrades. It failed pretty horribly.

Audi would hopefully be a bit wiser in their attempt to compete with a car as successful as the MINI and not just patch up a different car to look different and then market it as a competitor.

Overall, I think as fantastic as our MINI’s are, it would be good to see some competition – I think everyone wins in that scenario. Not that I would switch to a competitor mind you, but that doesn’t mean competition would be bad.

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