Comments on: MINI Concept Geneva: In Depth http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/ 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: Seth L http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32559 Seth L Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:20:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32559 <p>I love the white and red leather seats.</p> I love the white and red leather seats.

]]> By: rhawth99 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32523 rhawth99 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:51:09 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32523 <p>Being a two MCS family, I'm hopeful that the Traveller retains all of the fun to drive characteristics of the current MCS. I would love to be able to ditch our Subaru Forester and replace one of the MCSs with the Traveller. Would sure help the insurance cost! Can't wait to see the real production version.</p> Being a two MCS family, I’m hopeful that the Traveller retains all of the fun to drive characteristics of the current MCS. I would love to be able to ditch our Subaru Forester and replace one of the MCSs with the Traveller. Would sure help the insurance cost! Can’t wait to see the real production version.

]]> By: VanO http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32510 VanO Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:52:06 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32510 <p>Great stuff, needs 80 watt lamps on the top, though.</p> Great stuff, needs 80 watt lamps on the top, though.

]]> By: DaveY http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32506 DaveY Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:42:50 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32506 <p>Really Love it, fresh, new & exciting Lets hope they build it!</p> Really Love it, fresh, new & exciting Lets hope they build it!

]]> By: Rally http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32499 Rally Mon, 27 Feb 2006 04:33:27 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32499 <p>Anyone have any insight into the single red spoke on one of the rear wheels? Am I missing something?</p> <p>I dont like the overall look, but i really appreciate all of the designing and thought that has gone into it. I really like the idea of integrated tool compartments, and a lot of the styling cues like the rally lamps are nice touches. I just feel that the canvas they were working with didnt necessarily flatter their good ideas.</p> Anyone have any insight into the single red spoke on one of the rear wheels? Am I missing something?

I dont like the overall look, but i really appreciate all of the designing and thought that has gone into it. I really like the idea of integrated tool compartments, and a lot of the styling cues like the rally lamps are nice touches. I just feel that the canvas they were working with didnt necessarily flatter their good ideas.

]]> By: Mark (Ohio) http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32498 Mark (Ohio) Mon, 27 Feb 2006 04:16:39 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32498 <p>Does anyone happen to know if Mini's at the Cleveland Auto Show going on this week?</p> Does anyone happen to know if Mini’s at the Cleveland Auto Show going on this week?

]]> By: Chris LW http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32496 Chris LW Mon, 27 Feb 2006 02:42:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32496 <p>Neoprene? I can't imagine how it will look/hold up a few years down the road after daily exposure to the elements, kind of like the vinyl roofs of the 70s...</p> <p>Looks kind of neat. Where does the spare go in the two concepts w/out the integrated roof rack? Are they RFs, or does the spare go somewhere else, like under the car?</p> Neoprene? I can’t imagine how it will look/hold up a few years down the road after daily exposure to the elements, kind of like the vinyl roofs of the 70s…

Looks kind of neat. Where does the spare go in the two concepts w/out the integrated roof rack? Are they RFs, or does the spare go somewhere else, like under the car?

]]> By: Ian F http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32495 Ian F Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:47:27 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32495 <p>As much as I like these concept Travellers, to me they are really too close in size to a normal MINI to be worth the effort. At least that's the impression I'm getting...</p> <p>The point is, we already have one MINI. Getting another that's "slightly" bigger wouldn't make much sense.</p> <p>I'm still reserving final judgement until I see a production model in person and can compare it to my current wagon.</p> As much as I like these concept Travellers, to me they are really too close in size to a normal MINI to be worth the effort. At least that’s the impression I’m getting…

The point is, we already have one MINI. Getting another that’s “slightly” bigger wouldn’t make much sense.

I’m still reserving final judgement until I see a production model in person and can compare it to my current wagon.

]]> By: DaveK http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32493 DaveK Sun, 26 Feb 2006 19:07:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32493 <p>The NY auto should be from April 14-23 and I will be going on the 15. I can't seem to decide which new Mini to get; should I hold out for the traveler or get the new one that pops up early next year. I would hold out for the traveler if I knew some of the elemets from the concept will be carried out like the barn doors and the nice boot. Also, not sure how the new lenght will effect performance. I am guessing the traveler should be out in fall of 2007 or am I mistaken.</p> The NY auto should be from April 14-23 and I will be going on the 15. I can’t seem to decide which new Mini to get; should I hold out for the traveler or get the new one that pops up early next year. I would hold out for the traveler if I knew some of the elemets from the concept will be carried out like the barn doors and the nice boot. Also, not sure how the new lenght will effect performance. I am guessing the traveler should be out in fall of 2007 or am I mistaken.

]]> By: fdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32492 fdavid Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:13:30 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32492 <p>Sorry. I think I figured it out. April 14-21??</p> Sorry. I think I figured it out. April 14-21??

]]> By: fdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32491 fdavid Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:11:35 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32491 <p>Gabe: When is the NYC show??</p> Gabe: When is the NYC show??

]]> By: tony T http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32490 tony T Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:52:33 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32490 <p>Reminds me a bit of this....</p> <p>http://www.rootes-chrysler.co.uk/images/thecars/devrancho_01.jpg</p> <p>I think the amount of concepts based on this platform shows the future significance BMW/Mini are putting in the longer wheel base traveller....</p> Reminds me a bit of this….

http://www.rootes-chrysler.co.uk/images/thecars/devrancho_01.jpg

I think the amount of concepts based on this platform shows the future significance BMW/Mini are putting in the longer wheel base traveller….

]]> By: jimskater http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32489 jimskater Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:48:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32489 <p>All it needs is AWD & place to mount the wine cask, and you've got a Swiss ambulance.</p> <p>Seriously, I like the basic theme behind the concepts---e.g. the stretched wheel base, the rear doors, the mounting of the driving lights in the grille, & some of the interior details. Like others have mentioned, I'd like to see some more "realistic" interpretations of the prototype. Pity about the wheels on all four concepts, none of them strike me as anything other than self-conscious attempts at being "designer-ish."</p> <p>However--is the spare on the Geneva concept a preview of what's to come? That one I do like.</p> All it needs is AWD & place to mount the wine cask, and you’ve got a Swiss ambulance.

Seriously, I like the basic theme behind the concepts—e.g. the stretched wheel base, the rear doors, the mounting of the driving lights in the grille, & some of the interior details. Like others have mentioned, I’d like to see some more “realistic” interpretations of the prototype. Pity about the wheels on all four concepts, none of them strike me as anything other than self-conscious attempts at being “designer-ish.”

However–is the spare on the Geneva concept a preview of what’s to come? That one I do like.

]]> By: j http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32486 j Sun, 26 Feb 2006 06:57:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32486 <p>i agree... i love how companies come up with all these crazy ideas and show the consumer what they COULD do. but after a while all i wanna see is what they WILL do. alotta times im only disappointed to see what happens to a concept car when it goes into production. i never get too hyped over them because i know it'll probably be a whole new car by the time it gets out of the factory. they just took the same body style and gave it a different color scheme and theme for each major show.... no one wants a full set of tools in their boot more than me... especially when im rallying through Queens and E-brake it onto the Belt Parkway... but all i want is to see what the new mini will look like...w/o all the prototype padding that we see in the spyphotos</p> i agree… i love how companies come up with all these crazy ideas and show the consumer what they COULD do. but after a while all i wanna see is what they WILL do. alotta times im only disappointed to see what happens to a concept car when it goes into production. i never get too hyped over them because i know it’ll probably be a whole new car by the time it gets out of the factory. they just took the same body style and gave it a different color scheme and theme for each major show…. no one wants a full set of tools in their boot more than me… especially when im rallying through Queens and E-brake it onto the Belt Parkway… but all i want is to see what the new mini will look like…w/o all the prototype padding that we see in the spyphotos

]]> By: gokartride http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32484 gokartride Sun, 26 Feb 2006 05:49:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32484 <p>I confess I'm getting tired of seeing these concept Travellers. All of them have a cool idea or two, but overall they're just weird. Let's produce the real car and get on with it.</p> I confess I’m getting tired of seeing these concept Travellers. All of them have a cool idea or two, but overall they’re just weird. Let’s produce the real car and get on with it.

]]> By: GMINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32480 GMINI Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:58:49 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32480 <p>and there is one contemplated for production.</p> and there is one contemplated for production.

]]> By: blalor http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32479 blalor Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:30:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32479 <blockquote>This may sound like a bad idea but I’d love to see one of these extended mini’s witht he roof line removed from just behind the front seats and a bed installed in back</blockquote> <p>Someone call <a href="http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/el-camino/index.php">Jalopnik</a>; it's the El CaMINI! Actually, there was a Mini pickup truck.</p> This may sound like a bad idea but I’d love to see one of these extended mini’s witht he roof line removed from just behind the front seats and a bed installed in back

Someone call Jalopnik; it’s the El CaMINI! Actually, there was a Mini pickup truck.

]]> By: Jon http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32478 Jon Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:25:09 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32478 <p>Looking beyond the concept, I think Mini have some fantastic ideas here.</p> Looking beyond the concept, I think Mini have some fantastic ideas here.

]]> By: BCharlton http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32475 BCharlton Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:31:58 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32475 <p>Honestly, it looks like something Holmer Simpson designed. I'm waiting for a two seater instead of a maxi mini.</p> Honestly, it looks like something Holmer Simpson designed. I’m waiting for a two seater instead of a maxi mini.

]]> By: Theo http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/comment-page-1/#comment-32473 Theo Sat, 25 Feb 2006 21:47:07 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/25/mini-concept-geneva-in-depth/#comment-32473 <p>Not too keen on this concept. Forgive me, but it looks like an ambulance for small people.</p> Not too keen on this concept. Forgive me, but it looks like an ambulance for small people.

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