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DeK · Jun 1st, 2006, 07:52 AM

27 MAY, SUD FRANCE, a friend of the French forum "motorlegend" with considering 5 new in bottom of at his place. It went discussed with the Germans who were stopped, it to asked whether it can make photographs, their response to NO categorical summer

when that they set out again with the R-56 ??Minis, it with follow-up the convoy with its car and with fact photographs while rolling…

apparement interior changes especially…
the rest change with pictures:

Rakey · Jun 1st, 2006, 07:54 AM

excellent photos

Hat · Jun 1st, 2006, 08:39 AM

first time ive seen the rear bumper - it looks a lot deeper somehow. why are they still taping up the rear lighs? what are they hiding?

:: Jon :: · Jun 1st, 2006, 08:58 AM

I'm not liking it so far....

except the colour

Paul · Jun 1st, 2006, 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat

first time ive seen the rear bumper - it looks a lot deeper somehow. why are they still taping up the rear lighs? what are they hiding?

Chrome mostly.

Nice photos. Any more any more?

hskev · Jun 1st, 2006, 09:02 AM

luv it

Paul · Jun 1st, 2006, 09:05 AM

I've never liked the look of the fat chrome boot handle, and it's not growing on me either.

Hat · Jun 1st, 2006, 09:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I've never liked the look of the fat chrome boot handle, and it's not growing on me either.

it struck me that it looks out of proportion

appmacguy · Jun 1st, 2006, 09:34 AM

Why when breaking is there no high level brake light on. Are these disabled or have the rear lights been photoshopped on?

The rear windows sweep around also. Some of the other spy shots I have seen it looked like the C-Pillar (I think it's called) was covered with plastic similar to the A-Pillar.

Maybe it's just more near the finished item.

Jonny Muir · Jun 1st, 2006, 09:44 AM

they have to colour code that rear bumper, surely. The tacky plastic looks awful, bit like a Ford KA

Jon Chalk · Jun 1st, 2006, 11:48 AM

Best photos for a while - especially for an amateur!!

Agree with all above comments about styling - looks less "balanced" (sorry; can't describe any netter than that) than current model, plus what's happeining around the side indicator repeaters? It looks like a fatter/deepr grille in front of lens?

Restyle · Jun 1st, 2006, 05:05 PM

Where`s the High Level Brake light Gone ??

Rakey · Jun 1st, 2006, 05:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

Where`s the High Level Brake light Gone ??

It has moved, I can't remember where I saw it had moved to, I think it was inside the window, so it sits at the top of the rear window inside the car, so it shines through the glass if I recall correctly.

Rakey · Jun 1st, 2006, 05:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat

it struck me that it looks out of proportion

agree, it looks too wide, but maybe the addition of the MINI wings badge might help detract from it?

smc · Jun 1st, 2006, 11:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat

it struck me that it looks out of proportion

Yeh agreed with u, the rear bumper looks like to much over hand and weight downwards - thats ulgy.

faster,Tobias! · Jun 2nd, 2006, 12:20 AM

And where are the reverse lights?

GolferSmurf · Jun 2nd, 2006, 12:33 AM

I see it too, it really looks like this car has the "wrap-around" rear glass I thought I read was going away on the newer generation...that's great if they keep it! I agree the rear bumper looks too chunky...maybe it looks more balanced with the rear lights uncovered? Not sure...

lilcoopr · Jun 2nd, 2006, 01:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonny Muir

they have to colour code that rear bumper, surely. The tacky plastic looks awful, bit like a Ford KA

Yeah, I'm quite unhappy with the back bumper as well. I find that the R56 kinda looks like a squished Jeep Liberty... IMHO...

Paul · Jun 2nd, 2006, 06:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GolferSmurf

I see it too, it really looks like this car has the "wrap-around" rear glass I thought I read was going away on the newer generation..

Never seen that from regular trusted sources.

Oh, and I hope they colour code the door too, don't leave them that flat colour.

Remember folks, this is a disguised test car, not the finished article.

DeadCanDanceR · Jun 2nd, 2006, 06:39 AM

You know, however disguised these cars are, there's something that I'm really liking about this new MINI, and that is pretty evident from all the spy shots we've seen so far, and especially from these photos: and it is the fact that the changes will surely be so subtle that our current MINIs won't suddenly look extremely outdated when the new one appears! That design continuity is the hallmark of all the great classics!

Having been inspired by an icon (the original 1959 Mini), our MINI's design can't be dramatically changed without running the risk of losing that unmistakable distinctive Mini flavour! I guess that is one more of the many great things about a MINI, current version or future one!

Jun 1st, 2006, 07:52 AM	#1
DeK Dominique et Karine Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: near BASEL Local Time: 12:35 PM Posts: 150 Offline	new picture from France, convoy R56 ??? 27 MAY, SUD FRANCE, a friend of the French forum "motorlegend" with considering 5 new in bottom of at his place. It went discussed with the Germans who were stopped, it to asked whether it can make photographs, their response to NO categorical summer when that they set out again with the R-56 ??Minis, it with follow-up the convoy with its car and with fact photographs while rolling… apparement interior changes especially… the rest change with pictures: MCC 115PS Sold...., MCS 163PS Sold..., MO 90PS Sold... our 4 is: MINI COOPER S Hyper Blue / White 170PS (he) our 5 is: MINI COOPER S Lazer-Blue / White 175PS (she)

Jun 1st, 2006, 07:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 50,284 Offline	excellent photos Its only a forum you know!

Jun 1st, 2006, 08:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
:: Jon :: what a 5h1t hole My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	I'm not liking it so far.... except the colour EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Jun 1st, 2006, 09:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 234 Offline	Why when breaking is there no high level brake light on. Are these disabled or have the rear lights been photoshopped on? The rear windows sweep around also. Some of the other spy shots I have seen it looked like the C-Pillar (I think it's called) was covered with plastic similar to the A-Pillar. Maybe it's just more near the finished item. 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black.

Jun 1st, 2006, 05:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 4,316 Offline	Where`s the High Level Brake light Gone ?? In da Wud

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Jun 1st, 2006, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 15,800 Offline	first time ive seen the rear bumper - it looks a lot deeper somehow. why are they still taping up the rear lighs? what are they hiding?

Jun 1st, 2006, 09:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hat first time ive seen the rear bumper - it looks a lot deeper somehow. why are they still taping up the rear lighs? what are they hiding? Chrome mostly. Nice photos. Any more any more?

Jun 1st, 2006, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
hskev MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 12:35 PM Posts: 7 Offline	luv it

Jun 1st, 2006, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	I've never liked the look of the fat chrome boot handle, and it's not growing on me either.

Jun 1st, 2006, 09:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 15,800 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett I've never liked the look of the fat chrome boot handle, and it's not growing on me either. it struck me that it looks out of proportion

Jun 1st, 2006, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jonny Muir Solid Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 1,048 Offline	they have to colour code that rear bumper, surely. The tacky plastic looks awful, bit like a Ford KA

Jun 1st, 2006, 11:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Best photos for a while - especially for an amateur!! Agree with all above comments about styling - looks less "balanced" (sorry; can't describe any netter than that) than current model, plus what's happeining around the side indicator repeaters? It looks like a fatter/deepr grille in front of lens?

Jun 1st, 2006, 05:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 50,284 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle Where`s the High Level Brake light Gone ?? It has moved, I can't remember where I saw it had moved to, I think it was inside the window, so it sits at the top of the rear window inside the car, so it shines through the glass if I recall correctly. Its only a forum you know!

Jun 1st, 2006, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 50,284 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hat it struck me that it looks out of proportion agree, it looks too wide, but maybe the addition of the MINI wings badge might help detract from it? Its only a forum you know!

Jun 1st, 2006, 11:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
smc smcc Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 300 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hat it struck me that it looks out of proportion Yeh agreed with u, the rear bumper looks like to much over hand and weight downwards - thats ulgy.

Jun 2nd, 2006, 12:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 1,150 Offline	And where are the reverse lights?

Jun 2nd, 2006, 12:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
GolferSmurf '06 MCS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ohio Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 14 Offline	I see it too, it really looks like this car has the "wrap-around" rear glass I thought I read was going away on the newer generation...that's great if they keep it! I agree the rear bumper looks too chunky...maybe it looks more balanced with the rear lights uncovered? Not sure...

Jun 2nd, 2006, 01:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
lilcoopr pink miniac Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 127 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jonny Muir they have to colour code that rear bumper, surely. The tacky plastic looks awful, bit like a Ford KA Yeah, I'm quite unhappy with the back bumper as well. I find that the R56 kinda looks like a squished Jeep Liberty... IMHO... My name is Christina. I am living my dream! I drive Stella: AB 06 MCS w/ pink bonnets, roof, & pink u/j mirrors ! I work @ MINI in Canada. Confessions of a MINIac.

Jun 2nd, 2006, 06:08 AM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GolferSmurf I see it too, it really looks like this car has the "wrap-around" rear glass I thought I read was going away on the newer generation.. Never seen that from regular trusted sources. Oh, and I hope they colour code the door too, don't leave them that flat colour. Remember folks, this is a disguised test car, not the finished article.

Jun 2nd, 2006, 06:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 05:35 AM Posts: 18,874 Offline	You know, however disguised these cars are, there's something that I'm really liking about this new MINI, and that is pretty evident from all the spy shots we've seen so far, and especially from these photos: and it is the fact that the changes will surely be so subtle that our current MINIs won't suddenly look extremely outdated when the new one appears! That design continuity is the hallmark of all the great classics! Having been inspired by an icon (the original 1959 Mini), our MINI's design can't be dramatically changed without running the risk of losing that unmistakable distinctive Mini flavour! I guess that is one more of the many great things about a MINI, current version or future one!

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