Comments on: MINI’s Future Models Revealed http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ken Fraser http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-233635 Ken Fraser Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:19:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-233635 <p>JWC MCS 4 ME ALL THE WAY</p> <p>MRCOOPERS</p> JWC MCS 4 ME ALL THE WAY

MRCOOPERS

]]> By: Calogero http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-208010 Calogero Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:27:07 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-208010 <p>hey Gabe any idea on production dates/release dates for the SUV.</p> <p>seems very interesting, i'd be curious to see how it goes.</p> hey Gabe any idea on production dates/release dates for the SUV.

seems very interesting, i’d be curious to see how it goes.

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Top 10 Stories of 2007 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-2/#comment-193879 MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Top 10 Stories of 2007 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:59:35 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-193879 <p>[...] 2: MINI’s Future Models Revealed [...]</p> [...] 2: MINI’s Future Models Revealed [...]

]]> By: collin http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-137899 collin Sat, 07 Jul 2007 09:46:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-137899 <p>we doubt"about the new mini cooper traveller when is coming in south africa witch month or witch year .we still waiting for this car . we need the wagon next year please MrFrakurt the world is waiting</p> we doubt”about the new mini cooper traveller when is coming in south africa witch month or witch year .we still waiting for this car . we need the wagon next year please MrFrakurt the world is waiting

]]> By: collin http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-137900 collin Sat, 07 Jul 2007 09:46:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-137900 <p>we doubt"about the new mini cooper traveller when is coming in south africa witch month or witch year .we still waiting for this car . we need the wagon next year please MrFrakurt the world is waiting</p> we doubt”about the new mini cooper traveller when is coming in south africa witch month or witch year .we still waiting for this car . we need the wagon next year please MrFrakurt the world is waiting

]]> By: Mary http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-107306 Mary Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:43:47 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-107306 <p>Gabe - I have visited the individual deal sites (which includes links from the sponsors page) and I do not see any specials for the '07 models. Also, I was wondering if anyone has designed and bought a MINI automatic below MSRP.</p> Gabe – I have visited the individual deal sites (which includes links from the sponsors page) and I do not see any specials for the ’07 models. Also, I was wondering if anyone has designed and bought a MINI automatic below MSRP.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-107296 Gabe Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:13:22 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-107296 <p>Mary - there are several MotoringFile advertisers in the Northeast they you may want to talk with. Check the sponsors page for more info.</p> Mary – there are several MotoringFile advertisers in the Northeast they you may want to talk with. Check the sponsors page for more info.

]]> By: Mary http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-107294 Mary Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:07:25 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-107294 <p>All, I live in Philadelphia and was wondering if anyone knows whether MINI dealers sell the cars for below MSRP? I am planning on designing an '07 automatic. Has anyone ever designed and purchased a MINI for less than asking price? I am willing to drive 100 miles if it means saving around 1k or more. Thanks and I appreciate all your help!</p> All, I live in Philadelphia and was wondering if anyone knows whether MINI dealers sell the cars for below MSRP? I am planning on designing an ’07 automatic. Has anyone ever designed and purchased a MINI for less than asking price? I am willing to drive 100 miles if it means saving around 1k or more. Thanks and I appreciate all your help!

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI’s Future Models (Updated) http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-107050 MotoringFile » Archive » MINI’s Future Models (Updated) Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:40:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-107050 <p>[...] MINI’s Future Models Revealed ] [...]</p> [...] MINI’s Future Models Revealed ] [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » Clubman Update & Official Sketch http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-105675 MotoringFile » Archive » Clubman Update & Official Sketch Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:48:11 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-105675 <p>[...] also included a bit of update Clubman information taken straight from our “MINI’s Future Models Revealed” story that has also just been updated with new details on several upcoming [...]</p> [...] also included a bit of update Clubman information taken straight from our “MINI’s Future Models Revealed” story that has also just been updated with new details on several upcoming [...]

]]> By: Mark H http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-81360 Mark H Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:05:09 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-81360 <p>The new GP sounds good! Do not get me wrong I love my GP but lets hope the new GP is the car that everyone wanted it to be ie more power and even less weight etc! We have around 5 to 6 years to speculate!</p> The new GP sounds good! Do not get me wrong I love my GP but lets hope the new GP is the car that everyone wanted it to be ie more power and even less weight etc! We have around 5 to 6 years to speculate!

]]> By: MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-77321 MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 19:08:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-77321 <p>[...] MF Featured Articles MINI's Future Models Revealed R56 Pedestrian Crash Analysis 2007 MINI USA Pricing and Options 2007 MINI In Detail (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Official Photos (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 JCW Accessories Revealed MINI Names the R55: The Clubman MF Design Analysis: 2007 MINI Official 2007 MINI UK PDFs [...]</p> [...] MF Featured Articles MINI’s Future Models Revealed R56 Pedestrian Crash Analysis 2007 MINI USA Pricing and Options 2007 MINI In Detail (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Official Photos (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 JCW Accessories Revealed MINI Names the R55: The Clubman MF Design Analysis: 2007 MINI Official 2007 MINI UK PDFs [...]

]]> By: martin golder http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-72882 martin golder Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:07:32 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-72882 <p>When is the hybrid coming. Really soon I hope or we all may have to bail from Mini's to Toyotas!! This is my 16th Mini so i don't want to do that.</p> When is the hybrid coming. Really soon I hope or we all may have to bail from Mini’s to Toyotas!! This is my 16th Mini so i don’t want to do that.

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » First Photos of the 2009 MINI Convertible http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-68300 MotoringFile » Archive » First Photos of the 2009 MINI Convertible Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:35:50 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-68300 <p>[...] You can read more about the R57 and other upcoming MINIs in the “MINI’s Future Models Revealed” MF article from last Monday. [...]</p> [...] You can read more about the R57 and other upcoming MINIs in the “MINI’s Future Models Revealed” MF article from last Monday. [...]

]]> By: Marc B. http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-67989 Marc B. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:37:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-67989 <p>Looks like Hyundai of all people may have beat BMW/Mini to the punch. The Hyundai "Hellion" concept car at the LA Autoshow seems to match the the description and few sketches I have seen (was it here on Motoringfile?) of the proposed R58. Small, crossover SUV with very aggressive lines . . . etc.</p> <p>At the risk of being just another voice in the crowd, I certainly would have preferred a rally inspired "track day warrior" type of AWD version as opposed to what the R58 appears to be shaping up as.</p> <p>Oh well, plan B: Win the lottery and ship my 02 MCS to Getrag in Germany with a large enough sum of money to convince them to make a second AWD R53 prototype. Going to go buy that ticket now . . .</p> Looks like Hyundai of all people may have beat BMW/Mini to the punch. The Hyundai “Hellion” concept car at the LA Autoshow seems to match the the description and few sketches I have seen (was it here on Motoringfile?) of the proposed R58. Small, crossover SUV with very aggressive lines . . . etc.

At the risk of being just another voice in the crowd, I certainly would have preferred a rally inspired “track day warrior” type of AWD version as opposed to what the R58 appears to be shaping up as.

Oh well, plan B: Win the lottery and ship my 02 MCS to Getrag in Germany with a large enough sum of money to convince them to make a second AWD R53 prototype. Going to go buy that ticket now . . .

]]> By: Fritz Chili http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-67810 Fritz Chili Thu, 07 Dec 2006 07:39:05 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-67810 <p>little correction for European Readers: the ONE will have a 95 bhp 1.4 l engine, says BMW.</p> <p>Really 18 inches more for the Clubman ?? That's a lot..</p> little correction for European Readers: the ONE will have a 95 bhp 1.4 l engine, says BMW.

Really 18 inches more for the Clubman ?? That’s a lot..

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-67602 Gabe Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:24:31 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-67602 <blockquote> <p>VW’s DSG is actually a Borg Warner product, and I heard on Jalopnik’s Precast that BMW’s working with the Borg to develop that tranny for their cars. I think there’s hope, but I’m not going to hold my breath until that happens.</p> </blockquote> <p>Actually if you are a WRR listern you may have heard me mention that rumor last fall. Reportedly the transmission has been in development for awhile and will be appearing in the next couple of years on non-M cars.</p> <p>I wouldn't expect it on the MINI right away however.</p>

VW’s DSG is actually a Borg Warner product, and I heard on Jalopnik’s Precast that BMW’s working with the Borg to develop that tranny for their cars. I think there’s hope, but I’m not going to hold my breath until that happens.

Actually if you are a WRR listern you may have heard me mention that rumor last fall. Reportedly the transmission has been in development for awhile and will be appearing in the next couple of years on non-M cars.

I wouldn’t expect it on the MINI right away however.

]]> By: blalor http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-67597 blalor Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:19:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-67597 <blockquote> <p>is there any plans for a DSG type transmission? This wold eliminate the need for an automatic and a manual, except for the most die-hard.</p> </blockquote> <p>VW's DSG is actually a Borg Warner product, and I heard on <a href="http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/jalopnik%20precast/">Jalopnik's Precast</a> that BMW's working with the Borg to develop that tranny for their cars. I think there's hope, but I'm not going to hold my breath until that happens.</p>

is there any plans for a DSG type transmission? This wold eliminate the need for an automatic and a manual, except for the most die-hard.

VW’s DSG is actually a Borg Warner product, and I heard on Jalopnik’s Precast that BMW’s working with the Borg to develop that tranny for their cars. I think there’s hope, but I’m not going to hold my breath until that happens.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-67489 Gabe Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:27:26 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-67489 <blockquote> <p>As others have mentioned, an 18 inch increase in length for the Clubman does seem like a lot. Is this new information? I searched on MotoringFile and don’t see any numbers at all for Clubman dimensions. The speculation in the press has been in the range of 8 to 10 inch increase.</p> </blockquote> <p>Yes this is new information from several of our sources. It will be <em>around</em> 8" within the wheelbase and <em>around</em> 10 behind the rear wheels.</p>

As others have mentioned, an 18 inch increase in length for the Clubman does seem like a lot. Is this new information? I searched on MotoringFile and don’t see any numbers at all for Clubman dimensions. The speculation in the press has been in the range of 8 to 10 inch increase.

Yes this is new information from several of our sources. It will be around 8″ within the wheelbase and around 10 behind the rear wheels.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/12/04/minis-future-models-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-67483 Gabe Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:04:44 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/11/29/minis-future-models-revealed/#comment-67483 <blockquote> <p>That may be true but not everyone who reads Motoring file understands R56, R50 etc. I just think it would be easier for people who don’t know the internal model designation.</p> </blockquote> <p>It's simply not possible to continually mention the full name of every model every time they're mentioned. The internal code designation was served the BMW community very well for over 30 years so we'll be following along in that tradition on this site.</p> <p>That said we have a model number cheat sheet on the right side of every MotoringFile page to help newbies.</p>

That may be true but not everyone who reads Motoring file understands R56, R50 etc. I just think it would be easier for people who don’t know the internal model designation.

It’s simply not possible to continually mention the full name of every model every time they’re mentioned. The internal code designation was served the BMW community very well for over 30 years so we’ll be following along in that tradition on this site.

That said we have a model number cheat sheet on the right side of every MotoringFile page to help newbies.

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