MINI’s Crossover to be Named Countryman?

Mark Rosenthal Jul 14th, 2009 Link

That’s too bad, not my favorite name….but they never asked me.

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Tim Jul 14th, 2009 Link

I suppose we should be happy they didn’t go with the politically correct, gender-neutral “Countryperson.”

I suppose “MINI Redneck” wasn’t appropriate for the target market, either.

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Evan Jul 14th, 2009 Link

Countryman is a great name- implies a certain ability to handle dirt road leading to farms which is the extent of the off-roading this MINI will see.

I’m really excited for the forthcoming information. It looks like this will be my next MINI as a pending baby dictates a tiny bit more than a Clubman can offer, plus my wife much prefers this.

A BRG S-version. Awesome!

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JonPD Jul 14th, 2009 Link

Not my favorite name but could be worse for sure.

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Mark Rosenthal Jul 14th, 2009 Link

I always liked Crossman….sounds more modern.

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Nathaniel Salzman Jul 14th, 2009 Link

“Friends, Romans…”

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James Irmiger Jul 14th, 2009 Link

“Friends, Romans…”

Arrrgh, beat me to it! ;)

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Todd Jul 14th, 2009 Link

Countryman over Colorado then. Could’ve knocked me over with a feather. Maybe a big bag of feathers if you swing really hard… ; )

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goat Jul 14th, 2009 Link

The city mouse is the Clubman and the country mouse is the Countryman. A good choice of name; comes free with Mini pedigree and certainly preferable to “Colorado” which sounds like a sellout SUV.

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jp Jul 14th, 2009 Link

British naming nomenclature is a bit understated compared to ours. Instead of GTOs or Cobras they named cars Riley’s or even Countrymen. But to me the MINI Moke most fits the new crossover. It was MINIs only attempt at an off road vehicle.

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Hoover Jul 14th, 2009 Link

Terrible.

Just kidding! Countryman seems appropriate enough…but I do prefer Traveller or Crossman. Wasn’t there an issue with the Traveller name? We all knew that “Colorado” was out–it is on a GM pick up.

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lavardera Jul 14th, 2009 Link

Friends, Romans, Crossmen…. ehh, it doesn’t work, does it? Countryman it is.

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SFRedMCc Jul 14th, 2009 Link

Glad they didn’t pick Colorado, although Countryman seems a bit weird.

The Traveller is stiil my favorite.

How about a compromise and we call it the “Cross Country”?

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Beavers Jul 14th, 2009 Link

As I recall, traveller is a euphemism for prostitute in some markets. So I kinda figured that one would be a no go…

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MINIme Jul 14th, 2009 Link

I can live with Countryman. This is definitely not MOKE material. It would have to be much more utilitarian with a removable soft top and doors (Jeep style). Oh well, we all know that isn’t going to happen…

I am wondering if it will come with a RealTree or Mossy Oak camo interior option. 8P

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Joe Covington Jul 15th, 2009 Link

I still would of bet my money on Moke – that recalls Minis that had four wheel drive (due to front and rear engines) if I remember correctly. Seems a bit more appropriate unless MINI thinking is that there will be room for a (DOUBLE GULP) larger 4wd model…

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Noresize » Blog Archive » Mini Countryman Is The New Mini Crossman? [Over The Back Fence] Jul 15th, 2009 Link

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CoyoteMan Jul 15th, 2009 Link

Absolutely perfect! All the dumb, rich people can drive around Palm Beach County and show off while getting 22 mpg! I can see it on Rodeo Drive!

Mini is the first company to shrink the ungainly, guzzling SUV down to economy car size and offer good gas mileage!

I predict that any company that could do that will sell tons of those vehicles.

Good thinking Mini!

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rhawth99 Jul 15th, 2009 Link

@Beavers: Then Traveller would have been the perfect name! :-)

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Dr Obnxs Jul 15th, 2009 Link

Works for me…

FWIW, a friend who does small volume winemaking is looking forward to getting one… If her Honda will last another year…

Matt

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Michael Jul 15th, 2009 Link

I thought a “Traveller” was a Gypsy, a Roma, with unsavoury conotations.

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Ramón Jul 15th, 2009 Link

“Bumpkin” – because that’s what it will be doing on rough city pavement.

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Gary Jul 15th, 2009 Link

@Hoover:

Hah! I just had to LOL…

The name will probably let city folk feel they’ve added to their “green” score with the virtual connection to rural life.

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Christian L. Jul 15th, 2009 Link

@gary

lol, Countryman does give it a semi “green” name, I will say though, I’m liking this picture as I’m getting better ideas on how it will possibly look like without the hypno-paint.

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DUDE! Jul 15th, 2009 Link

COUNTRYSLUG is more like like it! Hey did I see a post by NS? It’s been awhile, Nathaniel.

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Mk1 Jul 16th, 2009 Link

Ah, the Countryman… Was talking with my MINI SA, at our biggest volume MINI Dealer in the area, and they can’t wait. Their sales team’s prediction is the MINI Crossover, if priced right, will outsell the 2 door MINI three or four to one.

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Miguel Dec 5th, 2009 Link

Mini Countryman??? What kind of name is that???????

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