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swamos · Sep 1st, 2006, 03:37 AM

I read the following on the Wilkpedia entry about the R56.

The so-called 'Mk II MINI' is three inches longer than the 'Mk I' in order to provide some much-needed rear legroom.

If it really has 3 more inches that have been given to legroom that would be a real plus for tall parents with two children like ourselves

As we all know, three inches can make a big difference

So, my question is, has all the three inches gone into cabin space or has it been lost along the way?

Root Ginger · Sep 1st, 2006, 07:44 AM

As far as I was aware the extra length is for crash protection and pedestrian safety. The chances are though that the redesign may have released a little extra legroom in the rear but I wouldn't get your hopes up.

If you want more legroom, wait for the Clubman.

swamos · Sep 1st, 2006, 08:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original)

As far as I was aware the extra length is for crash protection and pedestrian safety. The chances are though that the redesign may have released a little extra legroom in the rear but I wouldn't get your hopes up.

If you want more legroom, wait for the Clubman.

Good point, and I am following it. However I'm quite concerned about the cost. The MINI is already overpriced in Aus. To give you and idea, a chilli S is 5% more expensive than a 5 door Golf GTI. I can't imagine what they would try and charge for it.

Paul · Sep 1st, 2006, 08:09 AM

It's grown, but not to increase interior space. The boot space is larger, and of course the overhang at the front is a little larger too.

Interior space has been improved, but that's mostly due to shuffling of the interior parts, not because of the exterior growth.

sel · Sep 1st, 2006, 08:17 AM

This is the reason why some (not all!) women cant park very well.... we're being told 6inches is 8!!!

Sep 1st, 2006, 03:37 AM	#1
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 03:13 PM Posts: 5,538 Offline	Interior space / legroom I read the following on the Wilkpedia entry about the R56. The so-called 'Mk II MINI' is three inches longer than the 'Mk I' in order to provide some much-needed rear legroom. If it really has 3 more inches that have been given to legroom that would be a real plus for tall parents with two children like ourselves As we all know, three inches can make a big difference So, my question is, has all the three inches gone into cabin space or has it been lost along the way? Clubman less....

Sep 1st, 2006, 07:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	As far as I was aware the extra length is for crash protection and pedestrian safety. The chances are though that the redesign may have released a little extra legroom in the rear but I wouldn't get your hopes up. If you want more legroom, wait for the Clubman. It was acceptable in the 80's

Sep 1st, 2006, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 03:13 PM Posts: 5,538 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original) As far as I was aware the extra length is for crash protection and pedestrian safety. The chances are though that the redesign may have released a little extra legroom in the rear but I wouldn't get your hopes up. If you want more legroom, wait for the Clubman. Good point, and I am following it. However I'm quite concerned about the cost. The MINI is already overpriced in Aus. To give you and idea, a chilli S is 5% more expensive than a 5 door Golf GTI. I can't imagine what they would try and charge for it. Clubman less....

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Sep 1st, 2006, 08:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	It's grown, but not to increase interior space. The boot space is larger, and of course the overhang at the front is a little larger too. Interior space has been improved, but that's mostly due to shuffling of the interior parts, not because of the exterior growth.

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sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 4,301 Offline	This is the reason why some (not all!) women cant park very well.... we're being told 6inches is 8!!!

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