Not a big Mini fan, but this new concept looks good.

[Shake&Bake]

New (mini) Mini is big news for Britain after BMW gives all-clear for two new models to be made at Oxford plant
It’s even smaller than the standard model.

At present, the Mini Coupé, which will be officially unveiled by owner BMW at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month, is just a concept.
But both it and the second new model will eventually go into full production at Cowley.

A more rakish version of the
standard Mini, with a dramatically lowered roof and aggressive the Coupé boasts a 208-horsepower engine and promises an exciting drive.

 

[Tpex]

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[RazedInBlack]

Wow! I like the matching rims!

 

[razer1980]

Very nice indeed!

 

[thedutchman]

where can i order ??

 

[ToxicBunny]

The back quarter looks too much like an ST...

and it just doesn't "look" like a Mini anymore...

 

[thedutchman]

uhm where do you see the ST part ??

 

[Pyro]

Oooh! This could be a fun lil one

 

[Fazda]

Bloody Brilliant!!

 

[ToxicBunny]

There isn't an ST part... its just looks too much like an ST for my liking....

 

[Pyro]

The back quarter looks too much like an ST...

and it just doesn't "look" like a Mini anymore...

Huh? Just because it has two stripes or something?

 

[ToxicBunny]

No, its the shape of the rear quarter....

Although the stripes are stupid in my opinion.

In all honesty I would probably like the look of the car if it WASN'T badged as a Mini.... its deviating from the Mini lines too much....

 

[Stickfigure]

Stickfigure likes this.

 

[arf9999]

It's fcking hideous...

The roof lines are wrong somehow.

 

[tco21]

Is this the crossover they're planning on introducing into the 2011 WRC?

 

[ponder]

I like it.

 

[JK8]

Looks like a hotted up Smart car...
How can you call this a Mini? Whats it based on?

I guess it would look cool, if it wasnt called a Mini.
Also, its a concept car, they not supposed to look so real

 

[Fazda]

Looks like a hotted up Smart car...
How can you call this a Mini? Whats it based on?

I guess it would look cool, if it wasnt called a Mini.
Also, its a concept car, they not supposed to look so real

Did we look at the same picture????

Erm RECIPE:

Take one MINI
Remove its roof
Replace with lowered roof, and do not fiddle with the bodywork
This method will ensure that it is never confused with a Smart Car.....

Or so they thought............

 

[Pyro]

Looks like a hotted up Smart car...
How can you call this a Mini? Whats it based on?

I guess it would look cool, if it wasnt called a Mini.
Also, its a concept car, they not supposed to look so real

Heh?

Looks like a Mini with a chopped roof and liposucked butt.

Where the heck do you get a smart from that?

The for-two?

Or the Roadster?

Nope... it looks like an actual Mini...

 

[Quantum Theory]

It's fcking hideous...

The roof lines are wrong somehow.

Agreed... Looks more like one of those fanboy Photoshop jobs.

This look much better:

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/09/paris-preview-2010-mini-crossover-concept/