MINI’s 2011 Product Strategy Revealed
2011 is the start of an all-out product offensive for MINI. With efficiency regulations going up around the world, and the need for more economies of scale, BMW intends to leverage the MINI brand by moving it into new areas and expanding currently offerings. While the heritage of performance won’t go away, MINI will focus on making their cars lighter and more economical along with offering more varieties meant to appeal to a larger market.
The R60 Countryman
This offensive starts at the Detroit Auto Show with the introduction of the Beachcomber concept. As we’ve reported on MF, the concept is a lightly disguised R60 Countryman with the final production version making it’s debut in early March. Sales in Europe are expected to start in the fall of 2010 with North American sales beginning in early 2011 (the same time BMW’s X1 debuts in the US).
The R56 Refresh
Also publicly debuting at Geneva will the long awaited and highly anticipated R56 refresh. As you likely have read previously on MF, MINI intends to use this refresh not only to update the exterior but also refine some interior design and materials. Yes, the radio controls and the heating and cooling interface will be refined and in some cases rethought. Additionally MINI will introduce some upgraded materials and subtle design changes meant to eliminate many of the complaints owners have had over the years. Or to put it another way, if you look at the top five complaints most MINI owners have, then you have an idea of what will be worked over in this refresh.
As we saw with the 2005 update to the R50/R53, MINI will also be introducing some new interior trim colors and potentially some dash options.
Outside things are a little more subtle. According to sources MINI will be updating the now signature xenon lights and refining the standard halogen units as well. The rear lights will get a mild nip and tuck but don’t expect anything too major until the next generation. However more obviously will be the updated (and according to a couple sources) more aggressive front and rear facia on the Cooper S. The Cooper will see similar updates but we’re told to expect a more classic look there. Also on the exterior look for new colors and new wheel designs to round out the changes.
The Coupé and Roadster
The MINI Coupé and Roadster are scheduled go into prototype production at Oxford this June with testing to be carried out throughout the remainder of 2010. MINI intends to debut the cars in early 2011 with Cooper and Cooper S models being available at launch and a JCW model following closely afterwards. We’ve also heard a few rumors that the Coupé may form the basis of a special edition model in the years ahead. We’ll have more on that later.
The Four Door MINI (aka the MINI SpaceBox)
It’s difficult to even know what to call this next concept. We initially heard about it as MINI’s GTI fighter. A better description would be a R60 without the Crossover pretense. Yes this is the concept many here have been talking about and is internally known as the MINI SpaceBox. So serious are MINI about this project that we’ve also been told it’s taken on on official project code-number, R65.
In our minds this is the car that could expand the brand in ways that no other model (save for the standard hatchback) has up until now. If priced right, we could see this size and shape appealing to potential customers around the world better than almost anything MINI currently sells.
The 2013 MINI
Combine everything above and it won’t come close to the importance of what is next on the horizon at MINI. 2013 will mark the debut of the next generation MINI hatchback that will form the basis for almost every new model going forward. To coincide with the work currently underway on the car and to hint at future design and engineering directions, MINI will release a new concept. The car will feature not only a new look but also showcase the fruits of BMW’s joint venture with carbon fiber specialist SGL. That means look for the concept to include load of weight savings carbon fiber in major areas.
Yes the image above is a fake we outed last summer, but we believe it illustrates how seriously MINI may be moving the design language with this car. While past revisions have been quite subtle, the 2013 could be seen as an opportunity for MINI to progress the design form in new ways that we haven’t seen before.
The concept’s debut is still a moving target but we expect something in the later half of 2010.
<p>Will the Spacebox replace the Clubman?</p>
<p>Several interesting things here for sure, thanks for the great write up again Gabe. Not a lot new but great to have the info in one place.</p>
<p>Odd as it is I have much less worry about the R65 if they work on extending a R56 and giving it 4 doors compared to the absolute hatred I have for the R60. The interior refresh is the most critical item as after driving several R56 Coopers and Cooper S lately. While I am looking at the R59 as it stands today I would not buy one with the current interior.</p>
<p>Can you share any details when we might see more information on this.</p>
<p>“We’ve also heard a few rumors that the Coupé may form the basis of a special edition model in the years ahead. We’ll have more on that later.”</p>
<p>All in favor of lighter weight, all the time. Spacebox looks much better than Countryman.</p>
<p>The spacebox could be awesome…a nice low, sleek looking 4 door! mmm as does the coupe. Decisions, decisions! I love my R56 which will keep me happy in the meantime 😀 Go MINI go!</p>
<p>WOW it seems to be an interesting coming next year, I was planning in waiting either for the X1 on Crountryman whomever is cheaper. I’ll just buy the BMW GS650 in the meantime till one these two show up later</p>
<p>I can hardly wait to see the 2013 changes. I plan on buying my first “new” Mini then. But it will be hard to let go of the one I have!</p>
<p>As others have suggested… does the Spacebox concept eliminate the need for the Clubman… or in other words, is it the next logical step from the current Clubman? How many models does MINI plan in their lineup? Hatchback, ‘SpaceBox’, Convertible, Coupe, Speedster, Countryman… is there still room for a Clubman here? Or maybe the Clubman name will live on into the next generation as the production version of the Spacebox concept.</p>
<p>As much as I prefer to view design evolution as progressive (check out the Aston Rapide v. Porsche Panamera), there are often significant flaws that disguised by marketing hype and ultimately accepted by consumers as desirable and, yes, “progressive.” From CAD terminal to showroom the Gremlins, Pacers, and Azteks found a place in the hearts of many despite their ugliness thanks to marketing acumen. As benchmark design debacles, these vehicles poignantly illustrate the effectiveness of promotional hype to peddle transportation snake oil.</p>
<p>Consumers need to truly make a concerted effort to think outside the media box to see reality. The new MINI iterations continue to focus on the primary objective of expanding market share and reducing manufacturing cost versus design refinement.</p>
<p>Mechanicals aside, instead of becoming more beautiful, they are becoming more and more bloated-looking with their once sensuous, curvilinear hood proportions and balanced sheet metal masses diminished by overwrought wheel arches, a disproportionately large speedometer, coarse-looking details (including fake hood intake) and cheap (black plastic c-pillars v. glass) materials.</p>
<p>Fortunately, BMW may be able to bank on a new consumer demo/psychographic that is less cognizant and/or oblivious to precedent than many of us old enough to know better thus lending credence to the notion that “ignorance is bliss” … and more importantly profitable!</p>
<p>Always heartening to see the elves working for the future. Any engine changes? Diesel for NA still off the table?</p>
<p>I have to agree, the fake hood scoop was a key design flaw for me.</p>
<p>talk to DDM; they’ll fix that for you…</p>
<p>I would like to see Diesel as well. It is exciting to see where Mini is going and the potential options that we will have.
Harry you had an interesting post especially
“The new MINI iterations continue to focus on the primary objective of expanding market share and reducing manufacturing cost versus design refinement.”
They are a business so their main objective is to be profitable, otherwise there would be no Mini’s to buy.
Wondering what you think of the coupe’, I’m guessing you don’t like it. Not everyone has the same wants, needs, or likes and it seems like Mini is looking to expand it’s potential customers by offering many different options and models.
I would love to buy a Coupe’ when it comes out but probably won’t be able to as I will need the back seats and extra room so I’ll probably stick with my cooper S. I’m sure there’s many out there that have the same issue with the Cooper S and are happy to see the countryman.</p>
<p>It’s 2059… The camera slowly pans across the 20 acre Mega Mall of MINI’s, you see MINIs, MINI S’, Clubman’s, Cabriolet’s, Countryman’s, Beachcomber’s, Coupe’s, Speedster’s and 50 other models, all available with the JCW kit. It zooms in on MINI’s mega brand salesman, Max MINI Goldman and his mini bull dog MINI Spot… Ready, rolling in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…</p>
<p>Hi I’m Maxi here with my mini dog Spot…</p>
<p>Do we have a MINI for you! Come on down and test drive one of our newest in our continually growing line of products… tada… the MINI Mom, destined to be a real soccer mom hit.</p>
<p>Not what you had in mind… How about our new single seat MINI the MoPedini..for you motorcycle enthusiasts.</p>
<p>Don’t like a small girlie car how about the MINI Maximo with the full beer cooler trunk, great for any tailgate’n party you might throw.</p>
<p>If that’s not big enough for your family needs we have the MINI Mohemeth. Our newest and biggest truck/crossover/thingamaggigy. Comes with 50 cup holders for our USA friends, or the PubSeat option for all you UK buyers or the multi Octoberfest bier spigots for our Deutschland fans. Toyota Tundra, Nissan Armada, we’re Motoring into your territory!</p>
<p>Come see our latest MINI, the MINI Mokini. It comes with the Beach Blanket Bingo Annette Spoon&Jello removable cabriolet cover beach blanket and the Franki SurfRackHair removable beach chairs.</p>
<p>So come on down and visit us at your local MINI Mega Mall today. If you don’t find that exact model to fit your needs or you bum we have the MINI Make A Wish Visualizer! Make your exact MINI wish come true in only 1 model cycle.</p>
<p>Oh yeah, Spot reminded me, we also sell BMW’s for those who have a limited spending budget.</p>
<p>Also, be sure to catch our cars on TopGear on their “Un-Reasonably Priced Car” segment.</p>
<p><strong>MINI, Let’s Mooootor!</strong></p>
<p><strong>WARNING:</strong> Some items may cause nausea. Some models not available in the USA due to it’s devaluation to a 3rd world economy <strong>…………..;-)</strong></p>
<p>To me, the Clubman and the Spacebox answer two completely different needs and different buyers. Gabe addresses that a bit as well, when he compares the Spacebox concept to something along the lines of a GTI.</p>
<p>The Clubman to me is a classic shooting brake kind of car, where the Spacebox concept drawings look like more of a four door MINI.</p>
<p>@Harry Dill.. I agree with most all of your well spoken thoughts. As far as the fake air scoop goes, I don’t see any harm there? It’s just a model differentiating ornament, does it really need to be functional to make it MINI?</p>
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<p>Will the Spacebox replace the Clubman?</p>
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<p>It’s not intended to. The SpaceBox will be larger and come with four doors and a standard hatch.</p>
<p>Gabe.. my RSS feed suggests “MotoringFile Gears up for the Detroit Auto Show…”? But it’s not here.</p>
<p>Well said Harry Dill. I could kick myself into the next zipcode for selling my 03 DS/W Cooper S with R90s, cloth seats and no sunroof.I have not been able to find this combo on the used car market. The current Mini leaves me… indifferent.Hopefully the gen 3 will not see yet another increase in size.</p>
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<p>Hopefully the gen 3 will not see yet another increase in size.</p>
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<p>The 2nd generation is very slightly longer (due to bumpers), slighter <em>lower</em> and weighs <em>less</em> than the first generation. Say what you will about other aspects of it, but it’s hard to argue that it’s overall a larger car. The next (third) generation will likely follow this trend and could also weigh less than both generations.</p>
<p>As far as the fake hood scoop ask the owners of Toyota 4runners, Rav4 etc if they really care for it, hence, so what! Deal with it and make use of it by adjusting it to your needs i.e. make the scoop work for your car!!!</p>
<p>I agree with Harry Dill.</p>
<p>As long as BMW/MINI will continue to make the original size (R53/R56) hatch for me they can make whatever they want for other markets. No incremental additions as they seem to do across the rest of their lines.</p>
<p>It worked for 40 years already, why not another 40 years.</p>
<blockquote>As far as the fake hood scoop ask the owners of Toyota 4runners, Rav4 etc if they really care for it, hence, so what! Deal with it and make use of it by adjusting it to your needs i.e. make the scoop work for your car!!!</blockquote>
<p>Right but it’s still fake, and a MINI is not a Toyota. All the fake stuff you put on those cars is just to make ’em look nice to sell. The point here is that certain areas of the MINI design are more marketing driven than functional due to reductions in manufacturing costs.
Just like you might be able to deal with it, others think that a fake scoop “among other things” is not right.</p>
<p>I gotta say, the Spacebox is cool looking. I just hope it’s a 5 seater.</p>
<p>Ah, the “fake hood scoop debate” raises it’s nasty little head. As far as needing it or not and as far as to whether any non functional stuff needs to be on the MINI or whether Toyota puts a hood scoop on their cars, who cares. It’s just a design detail, don’t need to be functional and if you hate it buy a Cooper, problem solved!</p>
<p>“To err is human … to forgive is divine.” Perhaps we should resolve to begin twenty ten in the spirit of forgiveness in hopes that our shared perspectives will encourage master designers like Stephenson and Bangle to speak out so that BMW’s finest will consider recalibrating their aesthetic paradigms resulting in a return to passionate designs capable of resuscitating our ardor for MINI’s paradise lost. And by all means bring on the DIESEL! The engine, performance, and environmental correctness are indisputably “delicious!”</p>
<p>Harry… OMG you brought up the “B” word!</p>
<p>I’m shocked that there’s such talk of the “Spacebox” vs “Countryman”… Really, if you think about it, most who buy a product like this don’t need the four wheel drive aspects. Lots of CUVs sold come in 2x and 4x versions… The 2x get better gas mileage and lower weight. For some vehicles like the RAV-4 and the Ford Escape, there is no real difference in ride height (or little difference) or body style. From a business point of view it would be STUPID to not offer a 2x and 4x version of the same chassis….</p>
<p>Anyway, it will be interesting to see the products roll out.</p>
<p>Matt</p>
<p>@ Dude. Mea culpa! — Guilty as charged. The “B” word is arguably praiseworthy, but admittedly not as high on the Richter Scale as the one preceding Fuller! “It’s a ‘Dymaxion’ world after all … it’s a Dymaxion world after all” … Please note Mr. Disney, poetic license allows for such lyrical debauchery.</p>
<p>As for the hood scoop — it is entirely fraudulent to incorporate such mockery into an already corrupted design. At least celebrate ugliness by keeping the “embellishment” functional. Besides, extra cooling is good medicine for any aspirated engine.</p>
<p>May the RR MINI never see the light of day. Let us pray!</p>
<p>The second-gen BMW MINI has significantly more “visual mass” in the design, as design analyses even here on MotoringFile have correctly pointed out. This is the biggest criticism of the second-gen car – it is not a well resolved design relative to the first-gen car, particularly on the exterior but right into the interior. Now the interior is easily salvaged with better materials and improved hvac layout, but what to do about the puffy hood, caricature-of-an-suv wheel arch trim, walleyed headlights, clunky plastic c pillar, 4×4 ride height even in jcw cars (first gen jcw’s are positively slammed in comparison!), false hood scoop, etc.? Harry Dill above is correct in saying (quite eloquently) that the “beauty” of the Stevenson design has been long lost. Add in the softening of the stock suspension, less steering feel, an uninspiring and clattering turbo motor and many of us VERY PASSIONATE MINI enthusiasts are left scratching our heads at the direction MINI design is taking the car. One hope remains in near future – that the Coupe / Speedster can make production and restore some of the aesthetic balance that the regular R56 and R55 sorely lack.</p>
<p>Thanks for this timeline. Interesting indeed!</p>
<p>Personally I don’t see how the Clubman will survive if the Spacebox sees the light of day. I think if they do decide to keep it in the lineup, it might end up as a limited edition vehicle.</p>
<p>I have one in NYC and after almost 2 years since release I still rarely see any on the road. How has the Clubman done for MINI anyway?</p>
<p>@ Huckleberry: You guessed right. I am not enamored by the overall design of the coupe although I like the concept of offering a MINI sports car. I absolutely abhor the “distinctive” top treatment, but find the front end rather pleasing with its swept aerodynamic lines. Many of the carryover details are regrettably as distasteful as ever and cry out for salvation.</p>
<p>I think the Clubbie will live on for a couple of reasons: The tooling is paid for. And the chassis is less expensive. I don’t see how the “SpaceBox” would ever leave a dealer at close to $20k, like you can do with a stripped base Clubman.</p>
<p>And I gotta say that I really, really hate what has happened with the hood. What happened to the nice curves with that god awful “power bulge” that’s there now!</p>
<p>Matt</p>
<p>Harry, I went to a Bucky dissertation at Caltech’s Beckman Hall along, long time ago…. A bit of a rambler but what a brain.</p>
<p>I like the hood scoop and really find the car lacking without it “fraudulent” or not, I would never have bought a Cooper.</p>
<p>One area of the Next Gen MINI I do like over the my ’04 New MINI, the grille opening shape, more like the original Mini, I think.</p>
<p>I gotta say, Mr Dill, it’s nice to have an intelligent conversation whether we agree with each other or not… Thank You for bringing the level up.</p>
<p>RB</p>
<p>How the heck did my picture reappear? I’m no longer have a FaceBook account???</p>
<p>Ah … the non-functional R56 bonnet scoop. We’re all familiar with go-faster stripes: MINI designers alas aren’t immune to the demands of fashion and so also insist on go-faster scoops, go-faster fake air intakes [on the JCW side skirts], go-faster big spoilers and go-faster big bore shiny tailpipe finishers.</p>
<p>I’m firmly in the no-bling-please-we’re-British camp. And probably don’t have many friends there!</p>
<p>As far as all this stuff about MINI has to be true to “Mini Heritage” if you ask a lot of the Classic owners they don’t think any of our MINIs are a real Mini.</p>
<p>Can modern MINI fulfill everybody’s needs? I’m still loving my 2004 S and though I hated the Clubman when MF showed it I would love to have one, now, fake hood scoop and all.</p>
<p>It’s fun to have MINI to kick around, I love these cars!</p>
<p>Thank you Mr. Ballard AKA “DUDE.”</p>
<p>The subject of “scoops” revisited has, in my opinion, eclipsed the level of ad nauseum ennui. May I suggest that further discussion be suspended until 2012 when the Mayan prophesies may put the subject into proper perspective. In the interim, I’m willing to settle for a double cone of Robin Rose Chocolate Raspberry Truffle. Shucks, just remembered Venice Beach is no longer a 25 mile commute from the OC, but now a 3k plane ride away from the balmy shores of the Long Island Sound where I now park my May(be)bach amidst snowdrifts and defrosting tundra.</p>
<p>OK Harry, nuff said ’bout them scoops until I think 2059!… ;-)</p>
<p>I’m unfamiliar with RR ice cream of which you speak. I am a fan of Tutti Amore gelato in Laguna Beach though I’ve been told they are out of business. Did you ever eat at Chez J in Santa Monica?</p>
<p>OK back to MINI stuff… Do you know my friend GP George Constantinou?
He lives on Long Island.</p>
<p>A neighbor of mine used to work for Suzuki, the quad racer competition team, when I asked him what’s new on the Quad Racer this year he suggested “Bold New Graphics” and that’s where I think MINI is at just before a model refresh… Bold New Graphics, fluff.</p>
<p>@ boroboy… “I’m firmly in the no-bling-please-we’re-British camp.”</p>
<p>Huh, I find that statement rather odd? Some of the coolest Mini/MINIs I have ever seen I saw at The IMM, I think in 2007, in Holland and most were from the UK. And, most of the blingy US Mini/MINIs are owned by X/UK’rs. Lotsa flashy rims and union jacks all over the place.</p>
<p>There’s these twin girls that I work with. At first I couldn’t even tell them apart, and they are both good looking. After working with them some time now I can now see the little differences between them, and find one a little more attractive then the other. However for me to say one is ugly and one is gorgeous is absurd.
Kind of reminds me of this tired old discussion of people getting upset with anything new or different that Mini does. Get over it or move on.
As far as the doomsday prediction of Mini having 50 plus models. Let it come, because the only way that would happen is if they have a good product.
Lastly the hood scoop and anything “non-funtional” I love. It serves a very important function to me, and that is that I love how it looks. You can’t in one breath bash the new aesthetics and in the next breath complain because because they’re doing something purely for aesthetics. Either aesthetics are inportant or they are not. If function is all you’re interested in then you should not care about changes to styling.</p>
<p>Well said Huckleberry… I think you took my little Saturday Nite Live tongue-n-cheak skit a bit the wrong way but I had fun writing it.</p>
<p>Wow… I need to get a life…;-)</p>
<p>lol, yeah I knew what you were saying. I did enjoy it and there definitely is something to be said for focusing on your strengths and not trying to please too broad of a spectrum of consumers.</p>
<p>DUDE, I know (actually knew) Laguna quite well. It’s a great place, but until you’ve experienced Robin Rose Ice Cream, you ain’t lived! Do you remember Wil Wright’s in Newport Beach right off of PCH and along the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood? It regrettably went belly-up years ago. There are two RR stores that I am aware of — one at The Rodeo Collection in Beverly Hills and the other in Venice Beach. The choc/rasp truffle is superb and will definitely make your taste buds Riverdance! There’s also a great Italian Gelato artisan named Giovanni in Vegas who purveys to many of the finest hotels in Sin City. Don’t know George, or even Long Island for that matter … only know sailing on the sound. Just occurred to me that MINI might consider adding a Good Humor Ice Cream truck to the line up!</p>
<p>With all due respect, Huckleberry, you are entitled to love whatever, including non-functional MINI hood scoops, but I would encourage you to recognize that the the aesthetic dichotomy you imagine doesn’t exist in reality. Of course, a beautiful design can provide useful functionality. Just look at the work of Gropius and his school such as Coop Himmelblau in the Netherlands, not to mention the dozens of other Bauhaus inspired practitioners and industrial designers. I would dissuade anyone from accepting imitation over real. Isn’t there more than enough artificiality in the world already? Do not allow yourself to succumb to accept a reasonable facsimile when you can demand the genuine article.</p>
<p>It is entirely convoluted to argue that counterfeit and imitation are as desirable as the “real thing.” Who needs non-working button holes on suit jacket arms? It is authenticity that has endured the test of time, built brand loyalty over generations and sustained the viability of entrepreneurial growth. Get real and accept no substitutes. Moreover, substitutes can be dangerous. Consider the FAA’s vigilance regarding counterfeit aircraft parts that have caused dynamic helicopter components to fail and endanger lives. But, if you like the idea of fakin’ it, then stop the next steam roller you see about to crush all those confiscated counterfeit Rolex watches before it’s too late to refill your trench coat.</p>
<p>Harry you missed my point. Aesthetics serve no function other then to please the eye. If you are to tell me you care about aesthetics by saying:
“I absolutely abhor the “distinctive†top treatment, but find the front end rather pleasing with its swept aerodynamic lines. Many of the carryover details are regrettably as distasteful as ever and cry out for salvation”
that then tells me you really care about something that has no function and thus you contradict yourself.
Unless of course you are being selective, and saying that if you find it aesthetically pleasing and has no function it’s okay, but if you don’t like it and it has no function then it’s not okay.
Which then of course I’m fine with, it’s kind of like when someone tells you “oh she’s not so pretty on the outside, but she’s beautiful on the inside” which we all know is okay when you’re introducing that person to a friend. But if you’re the one that’s getting matched with her all of a sudden it’s not so great.</p>
<p>To ressurect the hood scoop discussion for just a second… My R56 had a semi-functional scoop – some of the “honeycomb bits” were not blanked off and would let a small amount of air in under hood.</p>
<p>Obviously the air didn’t go directly to the intercooler, but any cooler air is better than nothing – so mine was functional to an extent.</p>
<p>I remember seeing a discussion about this a few years ago I think on one of the North American Motoring forums – It seems that some R56’s had the holes and some didn’t.</p>
<p>um…</p>
<p>anyway…</p>
<p>For those wondering, Detroit Auto Show is January 11 through the 14th and Geneva is March 4th through the 14th. No London show this year (though I don’t know if that’s an important one for MINI).</p>
<p>Thanks for the post, Gabe. I’m really looking forward to the refresh debut.</p>
<p>@Revhed: The grille in the scoop was completely blocked in the early 2007 Cooper S. After just a few months of production about half of the honeycomb openings were un-blocked to help evacuate some of the hot air from around the turbo. Apparently MINI decided that this was necessary.</p>
<p>Clearly, cooling is a <strong>function.</strong> It is a somewhat different <strong>function</strong> than the scoop served on the R52/R53. However that fact that it is <strong>functional</strong> remains. In addition, at least one aftermarket tuner uses the scoop for ram air as well. If the scoop was not there, other more complicated solutions would be necessary for the same effect.</p>
<p>In the face of the evidence, I do not understand why so many people insist on claiming that the scoop in the bonnet of the R56/R57 Cooper S is non-functional.</p>
<p>@CraigE… Right on brother!</p>
<p>The R56 Cooper S is non-functional, it serves only as an adornment. The reason why some of the honeycomb holes were unblocked was to allow heat to escape to prevent the scoop from deforming (as it did on several cars), due to the heat rising from the turbo onto the scoop just above it when at a standstill after a ‘spirited’ run. The Cooper D has a turbo, but no scoop, and so no such issues. There’d be no issue with the Cooper S if it didn’t have a scoop, except a warm bonnet when parked after a good thrash!</p>
<p>Forget the scoop. It will be rendered totally superfluous if Gert Hildebrand and the boys decide to get radical and surprise us with a delightful mid-engined, all-wheel drive, turbo diesel GP ne plus ultra limited edition uber MINI! After all, who needs (or wants) a Phantom MINI with burled dashboard and a built-in Grey Poupon dispenser?</p>
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