MINI Cross-over Concept to Debut in Paris

Sections: R60 (Countryman) Jun 2nd, 2008 11 Comments

Last week we heard rumors that MINI was to show a production version of the upcoming MINI cross-over in Paris. That was at odds with our sources who were telling us that the car would actually be a lightly disguised concept rather than a final look at the new car. Today Automotive News Europe has confirmed what we’ve been reporting. Here’s an excerpt:

A source familiar with the process said that an early concept of the X1 would be shown as well as a near-to-production version of the Mini SUV.

The source said that the cars would share engines with existing 1 series and Mini models.

“The X1 will use the two highest spec gasoline and the two highest spec diesel engines from the 1 series. The Mini will use the engines from the Cooper S and the Cooper D,” the source said.

The R60 (as it’s internally code-named) will make it’s public debut in 2010 and go on sale later that fall as a 2011 model. As we’ve previously reported, the Magna Steyr built cross-over will have four standard doors and be based on both the Clubman and the upcoming BMW X1 cross-over. And for the first time look for AWD to make an appearance on a MINI. You can read much more on the car in the MotoringFile R60 section.

We’ll also have more information on engines (that will undoubtedly raise some eye-brows) in the near future.

+ BMW will show X1 and Mini SUV concepts in Paris / Automotive News Europe

Written By: Gabe

Drill

Weâ€™ll also have more information on engines (that will undoubtedly raise some eye-brows) in the near future.

C’mon Gabe… gimme a “D” :-)
Jon

Still a rather humorous development, only BMW would create its own competition with a new model ;)

I am quite sure the R60 and the X1 are going to have differences, but like the R56-128i and the JCW Mini-135i I think we will see similar price point issues with the R60-X1.

It will be interesting to see what they are going to be giving as options for this little beast.
jack

there is a rumour going around the we are going to see a better diesel and a revised interieur in the facelift mini – does this apply to the cross too ?
Jeff

Listen up BMW… X1 should be a softroader ala rav4. Keep the R60 as 4 door Clubman with AWD. Then start adding the AWD application to all other Minis. A $1200 AWD option sounds good!
nuvolari

Hmmm. A diesel wouldn’t raise eyebrows at all – it’s long overdue in the US. Now a BMW-6, on the other hand, would elevate my eyebrows.
Drill

I’d be happy with either a diesel or I6 option but wouldn’t a 6 cylinder engine place the R60 too close to the 1er/X1? And how would folks like Jon think of the move (i.e. dilution of brand identity)?
Jack07734

Let’s paint it chili red with a white roof. Let’s add a roll cage and a strong suspension. Let’s unretire Marcus and Timo. Let’s take back The Montie.

Hope the alarm clock dosen’t ring for a while.

Happy motoring, Jack
Jon

Never saw a SUV run the Monte, last time I checked the Flying Fin did it with a front wheel drive car. heh
Jack07734

Sorry the top tier WRC cars are AWD.

Happy Motoring, Jack
Jon

Agreed Jack but the Mini will still be down on horsepower on anything on the top tier of WRC.
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