Comments on: New Spyshots of the MINI Traveler http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/ 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 » Autoexpress w/the Latest R55 Spyshots http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-36483 MotoringFile » Archive » Autoexpress w/the Latest R55 Spyshots Fri, 28 Apr 2006 04:17:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-36483 <p>[...] It looks like Autoexpress back with more MINI news based on some spy shots first run by Worldcarfans.com. While there’s nothing new to see that we didn’t get a look at last week and with previous spyshots, there is one bit of info that seems relatively new. Apparently MINI is planning on having some sort of “Traveler” concept ready for the British Autoshow in July. That would fit well with what we had heard last year that MINI was planning on having a larger presence then usual at the show. [...]</p> [...] It looks like Autoexpress back with more MINI news based on some spy shots first run by Worldcarfans.com. While there’s nothing new to see that we didn’t get a look at last week and with previous spyshots, there is one bit of info that seems relatively new. Apparently MINI is planning on having some sort of “Traveler” concept ready for the British Autoshow in July. That would fit well with what we had heard last year that MINI was planning on having a larger presence then usual at the show. [...]

]]> By: Eelke http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35584 Eelke Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:49:45 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35584 <p>The wheels also occured to me, could we really be getting the looks of the S-Spokes combined with some lighter weight?</p> <p>I like the shot from the rear at the German site. Left is a pre-2005 rear light, right is a 2005+ facelift rear light :) I'm sure neither is going to be on the finished car (that cladding on the back is huge, the overhang is made to look a lot bigger).</p> The wheels also occured to me, could we really be getting the looks of the S-Spokes combined with some lighter weight?

I like the shot from the rear at the German site. Left is a pre-2005 rear light, right is a 2005+ facelift rear light :) I’m sure neither is going to be on the finished car (that cladding on the back is huge, the overhang is made to look a lot bigger).

]]> By: Matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35478 Matt Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:38:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35478 <p>ANTS, historically there was always a Mini estate so it's just BMW following tradition. I love the idea that when I settle down I won't have to give up my MINI like my dad had to give up his MG's.</p> ANTS, historically there was always a Mini estate so it’s just BMW following tradition. I love the idea that when I settle down I won’t have to give up my MINI like my dad had to give up his MG’s.

]]> By: Billy http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35460 Billy Fri, 21 Apr 2006 20:19:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35460 <blockquote>Good shots, not sure about the traveler model though. Looks like those alloys are a lite version of the R85 S Spoke!</blockquote> <blockquote> They are infact the R56 cooperS wheels :-)</blockquote> Good shots, not sure about the traveler model though. Looks like those alloys are a lite version of the R85 S Spoke!
They are infact the R56 cooperS wheels :-)
]]> By: LTZMTOR http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35458 LTZMTOR Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:55:53 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35458 <p>Whoa! MINI got Back! Paging JLO, somebody took your trunk.</p> Whoa! MINI got Back! Paging JLO, somebody took your trunk.

]]> By: OH Steve http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35454 OH Steve Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:28:48 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35454 <p>I want to be a cladding designer. That would be a cool job.</p> <p>The Traveller looks nice, can't wait to see it on the road.</p> I want to be a cladding designer. That would be a cool job.

The Traveller looks nice, can’t wait to see it on the road.

]]> By: Frank http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35447 Frank Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:20:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35447 <p>We are #3 at our dealer's waiting list for the Traveller. We are diggin' it even more. Kid is on the way and for sure we will need a more "Family oriented" MINI.</p> <p>For those of you that don't like it: You don't have to buy it.</p> We are #3 at our dealer’s waiting list for the Traveller. We are diggin’ it even more. Kid is on the way and for sure we will need a more “Family oriented” MINI.

For those of you that don’t like it: You don’t have to buy it.

]]> By: matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35442 matt Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:45:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35442 <p>i see a HUGE sun-roof and an un-supported wing - no middle (3rd) support.</p> i see a HUGE sun-roof and an un-supported wing – no middle (3rd) support.

]]> By: ANTSMINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35440 ANTSMINI Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:40:41 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35440 <p>Still not a fan. Lets leave MINI well, mini.</p> Still not a fan. Lets leave MINI well, mini.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35439 Gabe Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:36:36 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35439 <p>Getting the Traveler name will be very difficult.</p> Getting the Traveler name will be very difficult.

]]> By: Bill Lawrence http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35437 Bill Lawrence Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:07:25 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35437 <p>This will be my next car. I was afraid it was going to have to be a V50 or something like that for me. Maybe I can carry my gear and have my MINI too!</p> <p>After seeing this and the show cars, it will be interesting to see the different accesories. I also like the Traveler name, I hope BMW can get the rights to it.</p> <p>What are the names if Traveler is not available? Countryman? Clubman? ....or will they come up with a new one?</p> This will be my next car. I was afraid it was going to have to be a V50 or something like that for me. Maybe I can carry my gear and have my MINI too!

After seeing this and the show cars, it will be interesting to see the different accesories. I also like the Traveler name, I hope BMW can get the rights to it.

What are the names if Traveler is not available? Countryman? Clubman? ….or will they come up with a new one?

]]> By: Wraith http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35435 Wraith Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:53:48 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35435 <p>ya know, it looks like it's sitting kinda high up, could this possibly mean a more rugged MINI, i.e. AWD?</p> ya know, it looks like it’s sitting kinda high up, could this possibly mean a more rugged MINI, i.e. AWD?

]]> By: Vanwall http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35434 Vanwall Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:44:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35434 <p>First on the list at our dealer, and looking good - Hope they get it here as soon as possible!</p> <pre><code> BCNU, Rob in Dago </code></pre> First on the list at our dealer, and looking good – Hope they get it here as soon as possible!

                  BCNU,
                 Rob in Dago
]]> By: Nathaniel Salzman http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35433 Nathaniel Salzman Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:31:35 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35433 <p>I love it. If I needed to haul kids or more gear, I'd be all over a Traveller. With tape up and down both sides, it keeps me hopeful for suicide doors on both sides. Gabe's "source" says definitive otherwise, but I can still hope. It's especially neat to see cladding completely across the rear and tape hiding the seam for the barn-style rear doors. Very cool.</p> I love it. If I needed to haul kids or more gear, I’d be all over a Traveller. With tape up and down both sides, it keeps me hopeful for suicide doors on both sides. Gabe’s “source” says definitive otherwise, but I can still hope. It’s especially neat to see cladding completely across the rear and tape hiding the seam for the barn-style rear doors. Very cool.

]]> By: minicoopermike http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35432 minicoopermike Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:11:54 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35432 <p>Interesting pics. Appears to be an 'S' model with the rear exhaust pipes exiting on the sides rather than through the center.</p> Interesting pics. Appears to be an ‘S’ model with the rear exhaust pipes exiting on the sides rather than through the center.

]]> By: Dave http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35431 Dave Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:54:28 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35431 <p>An AWD JCW Traveler S would be a perfect garage mate for my 2006 MC.</p> An AWD JCW Traveler S would be a perfect garage mate for my 2006 MC.

]]> By: drew http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35430 drew Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:37:35 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35430 <p>something about this car just gets me... i think its going to be a huge hit.</p> <p>the pics do it no justice, trust me...</p> <p>keeping my mouth shut - drew</p> something about this car just gets me… i think its going to be a huge hit.

the pics do it no justice, trust me…

keeping my mouth shut – drew

]]> By: Rich http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35429 Rich Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:34:28 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35429 <p>Good shots, not sure about the traveler model though. Looks like those alloys are a lite version of the R85 S Spoke!</p> Good shots, not sure about the traveler model though. Looks like those alloys are a lite version of the R85 S Spoke!

]]> By: Allan http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-35428 Allan Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:25:05 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/21/new-spyshots-of-the-mini-traveler/#comment-35428 <p>Cool. The test car looks so horribly beaten up.. :D</p> Cool. The test car looks so horribly beaten up.. :D

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