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Paul · Jul 27th, 2006, 01:05 AM

I had a lot of out takes and unused photos that I either planned to use and didn't manage to include in my reports, or just took as back-ups/extras.

I still thought they would be worth sharing with you all.

Click on any thumbnail for a larger version.

Silver interior overview (auto aircon).

New, much narrower door pocket detail.

Where your feet go (assuming it's your turn to drive).

Bags on the back seat!

The REALLY small rear, well, I would say "bins", maybe tray is better. And a speaker too,.

Rear seat, c-post etc.

Isofix etc.

The centre console:

Rev counter:

And again:

Speedo etc.

Soft seat back:

Passenger airbag disable:

Roof toggle panel.

These were all taken in the Pure Silver car with auto aircon (climate).

More to follow from other cars.

MINIAC · Jul 27th, 2006, 01:12 AM

Like the Rev Counter ...

Not "wild" about the Speedo / Radio combo ...

nor the Center Stack ...

Paul · Jul 27th, 2006, 01:15 AM

All from Laser Blue, with manual aircon and leather sports seats.

Jordan210 · Jul 27th, 2006, 01:18 AM

I like how they have added the MINI badge in to things its a great touch

dont like the speedo tho
and i dont like the key

Paul · Jul 27th, 2006, 01:20 AM

All from "Sparkling Silver" with chromline parts fitted..

Lever for reach and rake adjustments to the columnL

And that is about your lot I think for now.

Any questions, comments etc. welcome.

minigolf · Jul 27th, 2006, 01:25 AM

Thanks.

Did you get a peek under the very attractive dash mat? I hope that is a factory option.

Paul · Jul 27th, 2006, 01:33 AM

Sadly no, not for lack of wanting to, but it was very well tethered and looked likely to break if too much pressure was applied. But it just looks like it's exactly the same as earlier spy shots caught the interior as. It was quite flexible so you could feel the dash shape. Not that that's any use to anyone!

smurfette · Jul 27th, 2006, 03:12 AM

Thanks.

Wobert · Jul 27th, 2006, 06:30 AM

First impressions of the "new" interior is that it appears "over-fussy", like it's trying too hard.

The good thing with the current car is that it's stylish, but simple, exactly what you want......

Heather P · Jul 27th, 2006, 07:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC

Like the Rev Counter ...

Not "wild" about the Speedo / Radio combo ...

nor the Center Stack ...

Same here

northandy · Jul 27th, 2006, 07:38 AM

I must admit i like it...

DeadCanDanceR · Jul 27th, 2006, 07:49 AM

Interesting photos Paul!

I'm not crazy about this new interior. It looks too plasticky! The only things that I really like are the new door panels and the roof toggle panel.

Hat · Jul 27th, 2006, 07:53 AM

any sign of an i-drive type system? could you see if there were any DAB or i-pod options on the radio display?

AidenL · Jul 27th, 2006, 07:54 AM

I like the interior

minicore · Jul 27th, 2006, 08:06 AM

I don't like how they've tried to go "retro" and "futuristic" at the same time...

Paul · Jul 27th, 2006, 08:15 AM

They did that with the current MINI though and it worked well. But I know what you mean.

It is important to remember that many of the plastic parts are apparently not in the same finish the production models will be in. They're not giving everything away at this stage in the game.

Mini_One_Too · Jul 27th, 2006, 08:55 AM

I like it, but there are a couple of things missing that have made my MINI different from any other car.

The lights on the end of the stalk (already mentioned)

The arrow on the petrol gauge that tells you which side your petrol cap is on.

Loving the key/start button.

Not bothered about the lack of space in the rear compartments, the less space there is to put stuff then the less junk I will carry around!!

DeadCanDanceR · Jul 27th, 2006, 09:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini_One_Too

Loving the key/start button.

I really liked that too!

ecylai · Jul 27th, 2006, 11:02 AM

I like the new interior

~Marcus~ · Jul 27th, 2006, 11:54 AM

Like

Roof toggles - like in a Boeing 747!

More interesting heater controls
Seats - full leather is a must for my R56!

Dislike

Reduced storage - but as mentioned, it does mean you carry less junk
Chrome trim now thin rings, they don't cover the whole of the rev counter or speedo surrounds

Overall a very well thought out update.

Jul 27th, 2006, 01:05 AM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Several more (almost all previously unused) interior images. I had a lot of out takes and unused photos that I either planned to use and didn't manage to include in my reports, or just took as back-ups/extras. I still thought they would be worth sharing with you all. Click on any thumbnail for a larger version. Silver interior overview (auto aircon). New, much narrower door pocket detail. Where your feet go (assuming it's your turn to drive). Bags on the back seat! The REALLY small rear, well, I would say "bins", maybe tray is better. And a speaker too,. Rear seat, c-post etc. Isofix etc. The centre console: Rev counter: And again: Speedo etc. Soft seat back: Passenger airbag disable: Roof toggle panel. These were all taken in the Pure Silver car with auto aircon (climate). More to follow from other cars.

Jul 27th, 2006, 01:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jordan210 Cyber Police My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your House ! Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 9,536 Offline	I like how they have added the MINI badge in to things its a great touch dont like the speedo tho and i dont like the key MINI2's Resident Dyslexic

Jul 27th, 2006, 01:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 14,033 Offline	Thanks. Did you get a peek under the very attractive dash mat? I hope that is a factory option. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 27th, 2006, 07:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	I like the interior *Global Moderator*

Jul 27th, 2006, 08:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
minicore Eat my dust. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 2,186 Offline	I don't like how they've tried to go "retro" and "futuristic" at the same time... Now driving a 2006 Brabus Roadster Coupe PW/B Cooper S Works has gone to its new home!

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Jul 27th, 2006, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 09:29 AM Posts: 8,318 Online	Like the Rev Counter ... Not "wild" about the Speedo / Radio combo ... nor the Center Stack ...

Jul 27th, 2006, 01:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	All from Laser Blue, with manual aircon and leather sports seats.

Jul 27th, 2006, 01:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	All from "Sparkling Silver" with chromline parts fitted.. Lever for reach and rake adjustments to the columnL And that is about your lot I think for now. Any questions, comments etc. welcome.

Jul 27th, 2006, 01:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Sadly no, not for lack of wanting to, but it was very well tethered and looked likely to break if too much pressure was applied. But it just looks like it's exactly the same as earlier spy shots caught the interior as. It was quite flexible so you could feel the dash shape. Not that that's any use to anyone!

Jul 27th, 2006, 03:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
smurfette MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 172 Offline	Thanks.

Jul 27th, 2006, 06:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 4,656 Online	First impressions of the "new" interior is that it appears "over-fussy", like it's trying too hard. The good thing with the current car is that it's stylish, but simple, exactly what you want......

Jul 27th, 2006, 07:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Heather P MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stamford, Lincs Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 249 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC Like the Rev Counter ... Not "wild" about the Speedo / Radio combo ... nor the Center Stack ... Same here

Jul 27th, 2006, 07:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 14,568 Offline	I must admit i like it...

Jul 27th, 2006, 07:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 11:29 AM Posts: 18,874 Offline	Interesting photos Paul! I'm not crazy about this new interior. It looks too plasticky! The only things that I really like are the new door panels and the roof toggle panel.

Jul 27th, 2006, 07:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 15,800 Offline	any sign of an i-drive type system? could you see if there were any DAB or i-pod options on the radio display?

Jul 27th, 2006, 08:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	They did that with the current MINI though and it worked well. But I know what you mean. It is important to remember that many of the plastic parts are apparently not in the same finish the production models will be in. They're not giving everything away at this stage in the game.

Jul 27th, 2006, 08:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mini_One_Too MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 33 Offline	I like it, but there are a couple of things missing that have made my MINI different from any other car. The lights on the end of the stalk (already mentioned) The arrow on the petrol gauge that tells you which side your petrol cap is on. Loving the key/start button. Not bothered about the lack of space in the rear compartments, the less space there is to put stuff then the less junk I will carry around!! Any major dude will tell you stroke my hair and call me Maude

Jul 27th, 2006, 09:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 11:29 AM Posts: 18,874 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini_One_Too Loving the key/start button. I really liked that too!

Jul 27th, 2006, 11:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 04:29 PM Posts: 526 Offline	I like the new interior ]

Jul 27th, 2006, 11:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
~Marcus~ Selling soul to buy JCW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 05:29 PM Posts: 1,946 Offline	Like Roof toggles - like in a Boeing 747! More interesting heater controls Seats - full leather is a must for my R56! Dislike Reduced storage - but as mentioned, it does mean you carry less junk Chrome trim now thin rings, they don't cover the whole of the rev counter or speedo surrounds Overall a very well thought out update. My Blog

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