MINI Cross-over to Debut in Paris this Fall?

Simon May 28th, 2008 Link

I’d buy one if it was under $26k otherwise I’d just buy a Toyota FJ Cruiser.

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Drill May 28th, 2008 Link

OK, just to make sure I have this straight… it’ll be a 2010 model so it should be hitting the road sometime in the latter half of 2009… right?

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eager2own May 28th, 2008 Link

^ if it does as the R56, R55 and the R57: it would hit European roads in late 2009 and US roads in early 2010

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C4 May 28th, 2008 Link

I doubt this will be a production version. If anything, I bet it will be more of a prototype to fish people’s opinion on it.

BTW, I am really looking forward to the R60.

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TO May 28th, 2008 Link

Will average buyer be able to afford to drive anything in 2010?

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C4 May 28th, 2008 Link

Hey TO. Great question.

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mike c. May 28th, 2008 Link

Looks kind of cool in the green. I hope you meant to write that it will be 157 inches, or 11 inches longer than the standard coupe.

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dr May 28th, 2008 Link

If concept cars are a float to get opinions why is it that everyone always loves the concept cars and when production comes they water it all down, and give us nothing we liked about the concept?

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dr May 28th, 2008 Link

Will average buyer be able to afford to drive anything in 2010?

The average buyer couldn’t afford the car 5 years ago. look around, most sales are leases because they cant afford to buy so they rent them instead, and the average person trades in cars so often that every time they get a new one they have negative equity from the last deal or two or three deals.

I hate to be the one that points at the elephant in the room BUT… If The average buyer is pinched by 4 dollar gas its because they are in debt up to thier eyeballs ….act your wage, live debt free!

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lavardera May 28th, 2008 Link

A very small ute that gets good gas milage. The timing seems to be lining up for another home run for Mini.

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Jon May 28th, 2008 Link

Good news, I will be in Europe at this time and might have to go to see this development in person. I will make sure not to eat before hand though so I don’t toss cookies while looking at yet another suv. ;)

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C4 May 28th, 2008 Link

Dr. You speak the truth my friend.

And remember that truth really hurts.

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Chad May 28th, 2008 Link

157 inches is a typo, right?

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lilcoopr May 28th, 2008 Link

157 inches is a typo, right?

Wow, Chad, I hope so! I didn’t realize that they mean it will be 157 inches LONGER. That would mean double the length of the coupe???? Am I reading this wrong???

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Nick May 28th, 2008 Link

157 inches is a typo, right?

My guess is that it should be 15.7in (400mm)

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BrewSwapGuy May 28th, 2008 Link

So only 3 or 6 inches longer than the Clubman? That’s not that great for an SAV.

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PocoToro May 28th, 2008 Link

Hmmmmmm a 4×4 MINI, this might get me to sell my old pick up that I have as a winter car

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O(=^=)O Capn May 28th, 2008 Link

Too bad it looks like an R56.

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C4 May 28th, 2008 Link

It is a jacked up R56. The Clubman is a longer R56. So what’s your point?

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MINIme May 28th, 2008 Link

I can’t wait! Please MINI, offer a “woody wagon” version. I realize it would be nothing more than fascia panels bonded to the painted surface, but it would look way cool. Add a couple of moon roofs, a standard rooftop utility rack for hauling surfboards and, of course, seating for 5 adults. I can’t decide if I like the barn doors or a tailgate in the rear…

3 inches higher isn’t much. That doesn’t leave enough room for real truck-like tires. At least give us as much ground clearance as the Honda CRV. Or, even better, make a strictly street version (pkg.) and an on/off-road version (pkg.) available to prospective buyers.

This model will prove to be HUGE for MINI. And no Jon, I am not talking about dimensions.

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Hai May 28th, 2008 Link

Is that a picture of a gigantic trout or frog?

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Aussom May 28th, 2008 Link

Definitely looking forward to seeing the vehicle. As for fuel prices – I’ll wait and see what happens around R60 launch time.

As for possibly purchasing the R60, I’m waiting to see:

1) its price (especially compared to over AWD vehicles), 2) its power & economy, 3) what engine options will be available (whether it will be offered in turbo diesel or twin turbo diesel, etc), and 4) if offered only on the Prince petrol turbo engine variant, whether the engine knock sound issue is resolved because I imagine that an AWB drivetrain load will be more stressful on the engine compared to existing front wheel drive.

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lavardera May 29th, 2008 Link

Was that C4 up there defending the R56? Jeesalou – its almost enough to make me swing over the fat bloated whineless cheap accountant camp…

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Matt May 29th, 2008 Link

Do we have confirmation that it will be a 4 door?

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Gabe May 30th, 2008 Link

>Do we have confirmation that it will be a 4 door?

Yes – check out the R60 section for more details.

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O(=^=)O Capn May 31st, 2008 Link

O(=^=)O Capn May 28th, 2008 Link Too bad it looks like an R56. C4 May 28th, 2008 Link It is a jacked up R56. The Clubman is a longer R56. So what’s your point?

Well, If you have to ask…

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