MINI Crossover Concept Paris preview
10 Sep, 2008
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MINI has released the first official images and details of its upcoming Crossover model in the form of a concept preview set to make its first public debut at the Paris motor show.
The new Crossover will become the fourth variant in MINI’s growing range - all based on the same look.
At over four metres long, the MINI Crossover Concept is far from mini, offering extra space and practicality with all-wheel drive versatility - a first for the brand.
Like the Clubman, it features an asymmetric door arrangement and four separate seats - with a conventional layout on the passenger side offset by a sliding rear door arrangement for the driver side.
The rear tailgate however features a single hinged layout unlike the Clubman, and boasts a unique frameless and retractable rear window.
On the inside, the concept features a multifunction fastening rail which runs down the centre of the car, dividing the four seats yet connecting the front to the rear - given MINI’s reputation for quirky styling; it could certainly find its way into the production model.
A twist on a MINI trademark exists in the concept with the centrally positioned instrument cluster in a three-dimensional finish dubbed the MINI Centre Globe.
According to MINI, this combined control and display unit sets new standards for the integrated control of entertainment, communication, navigation, and vehicle functions.
It features ultra-modern laser projection technology allowing simultaneous presentation of pictures on various levels, with a varying focus and in powerful colours.
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September 10th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Madness, and I love it.
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September 10th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
…and the point is?
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September 10th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
I think it celebrates pointlessness, Jack Fast. Why shut down the party?
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September 10th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Its a Mini Jack but not as we know it.
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September 10th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I must say I dont find it to be good looking or desirble. If they tone it down and not make it so chunky I might like it more but at the same time the brand is called mini. MINI. Small not big. And dont tell me its a small SUV because it can be as small as it wants but its still an SUV. However, the Mini Hatchback is the best driving and arguably the best looking supermini on the market so I suppose this could at least be a good drivers car. And knowing me (which I do) Ill probably change my mind in half an hour or the day its released anyway.
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September 10th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
The Mini Crossover: Answering a question no-one asked (a little like the BMW X6 really).
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September 10th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Anybody else think it’s almost as ugly as an AU Falcon?
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September 10th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Nothing can be Fugly as AU!
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September 10th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Looks like the Swiss Army knife of cars. If there is a snob somewhere who might buy it, why not make it? That seems to be the rationale these days.
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September 10th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
I don’t like the asymmetric door arrangement, seriously who thinks that’s a good idea? Not sure about the roof at the back, seems bit bloated and too chunky, and i wonder how much of the interior will actually make it into production.
I think the car will sell well, and i hope the price won’t be too much above the normal MINI which is already quite expensive. Furthermore, in the current Eco climate, would be wise if they offer a cheaper, lighter and more fuel efficient 2wd version as well. Seriously, who will buy this car for offroading?
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September 10th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
i LOVE it.
always been an ENORMOUS fan of the Mini, and this thing as awesome!
not a big fan of the green and white colour scheme Mini have chosen, but that in black or blue with the white/silver roof would look absolutely ace.
i’d buy one!
loooove it! =]
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September 10th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
*is awesome….
lol.
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September 10th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
This thing is as pointless as the other one with the weird suicide door, the clubman I think. Yet again they will not change it around for right hand drive and the sliding door will be on the kerb side for us. With this one the normal door will open out into the traffic for us thus defeating its original intention. Just like the clubman. Mini are going from wacky to wanky.
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September 10th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
this is great BMW is evlolving minis look no one want s to see the next gen minis look exactly the same or take the “jaguar route” BMW has to eveolve the look and i really like it. I would say that the rear doors will both be made into normal doors for production to cut costs etc
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September 10th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
also caradvice what about the new megane revealed today aswell as the new toyota avensis
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September 10th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
O, new Avensis has no real importance to the Australian market, however i do like the new one. It looks much better than the old one, and the interior looks nicer than Camry.
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September 11th, 2008 at 12:32 am
To be honest…it looks like a toaster with a surboard attachment…
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September 11th, 2008 at 3:53 am
it reminds me of a mini Subaru. In all fairness I’m not a fan of the mini for physiological reasons. . . . in short…i’m tall
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September 11th, 2008 at 6:23 am
yes everything doesn to have to be about australia though it is good to know what is happening in other countires. and i do like the new avensis to bad australia will never see it bar MPV version
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September 11th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Yeah, we miss out on many cars from around the world. As for Avensis, they have combined lexus like rear end to a more toyota like front end and i quite like the design over all. Better than Camry i reckon.
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September 11th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Pointless, vulgar designer landfill.
Issigonis would be mortified to see this further transgression of his original concept. It was only just bearable with the first ‘remake’.
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September 11th, 2008 at 9:17 am
This is the second answer to the question no-one asked-the first was the Mini Clubman. Certainly has a variety of doors but why not one in the roof-not a sun roof but a proper door. Further, instead of a bonnet, how about a door there too. The sad thing about this ‘car’ is that some people ill find it ‘adoorable’.
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September 11th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Its just Mini’s take on the Nissan Dualis.
I think its cool, then again the more ridiculous a car is the more I like it.
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September 13th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
this would sell in BIG numbers in Aust. I like it.
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September 13th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
When the hell are Mini going to make a Ute? It would be more popular than this thing - which is essentially just a Jacked Up Clubman with extra rolled flares.
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