Even if BMW Chairman Helmut Panke has personally moved back the introduction of the Four Door MINI to 2008 it hasn't stopped people from giving their interpretations of what the car might eventually look like. Granted I'd guess that by the time we see this model MINI will have launched the next general MINI platform, a new engine, and could very well have a slightly different look.
Here's Mr. Panke's original comments on the four door MINI from June's Automobile Magazine:
…”He wouldn't elaborate on what evolution [of the new 1 series] meant but we was more forthcoming about why a 5 door MINI [4 doors plus the hatch = 5] has been pushed back to 2008. “I would really like to do a second MINI model range. But I simply have not found the right approach. You see, brands need to be treated with diligence and care. There is certainly plenty of talent on the case, but we still need a little more time”.
You can read that initial article here. This photo is courtesy of www.stern.de.
<p>Thanks Tom for the link!</p>
<p>I'd like to see the other side…with the gas cap.</p>
<p>Love it!, Love it! This is the exact car my wife would love to have right now. Message to Helmut Panke: YOU ARE MAKING A HUGE MISTAKE BY DELAYING THE INTRODUCTION OF THE 5 DOOR MINI UNTIL THE R56 PLATFORM IN 2008…BIG MISTAKE,,READ MY LIPS BIG MISTAKE HELMUT!!!</p>
cool and id also like to see the gas tank
i lot of people with families would love to drive the mini…i mean what more do you expect its a mini,mini saves gas, its a bmw and you could put your kids in the back…ITS A PERFECT CAR!!!