Comments on: MINI’s Crossover to be Named Countryman?

By: Miguel

Miguel — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:54:22 +0000

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

By: Mk1

Mk1 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:36:00 +0000

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.

By: DUDE!

DUDE! — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:34:03 +0000

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

By: Christian L.

Christian L. — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:42:29 +0000

@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.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:41:36 +0000

@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.

By: RamÃ³n

RamÃ³n — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:43:31 +0000

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

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:06:35 +0000

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

By: Dr Obnxs

Dr Obnxs — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:56:09 +0000

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

By: rhawth99

rhawth99 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:42:07 +0000

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

By: CoyoteMan

CoyoteMan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:20:17 +0000

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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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:11:49 +0000

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By: Joe Covington

Joe Covington — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:03:23 +0000

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…

By: MINIme

MINIme — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:41:17 +0000

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

By: Beavers

Beavers — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:49:39 +0000

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

By: SFRedMCc

SFRedMCc — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:07:01 +0000

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"?

By: lavardera

lavardera — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:02:38 +0000

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

By: Hoover

Hoover — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:39:31 +0000

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.

By: jp

jp — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:26:55 +0000

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.

By: goat

goat — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:03:18 +0000

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.