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timp7748 · Jun 16th, 2006, 05:23 PM

Just found these new spyshots of the new mini in silver. Looks a beast!! Check this link out.

http://www.autobild.de/aktuell/meldu...tikel_id=11597

zyo · Jun 16th, 2006, 07:06 PM

Just goes to show the difference the disguise make, i think it looks great, subtley different but not too different, i'm more concerned with interior shots i've seen , if they are correct it looks too grown up inside and seems to have lost some of the fun. Having said that i think that the exterior is better than expected(IMO) so the same could be true of the interior

DaveStarsky · Jun 16th, 2006, 07:12 PM

That looks great! Looking forward to it even more now.....

Rakey · Jun 16th, 2006, 07:17 PM

nice to see what look like untouched images, well at least untouched compared to their usual poor photoshop efforts

Not too sure about the shape of the front grill, bit too angular IMO

nylo · Jun 16th, 2006, 07:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

nice to see what look like untouched images, well at least untouched compared to their usual poor photoshop efforts

Not too sure about the shape of the front grill, bit too angular IMO

Agreed. It's a bit like a toned down version of the Orciari bodykit (think that's the one anyway), not too fussed on it.

Like the rear bumper though, it's more aggressive than the current standard one

Rakey · Jun 16th, 2006, 07:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo

Agreed. It's a bit like a toned down version of the Orciari bodykit (think that's the one anyway), not too fussed on it.

Like the rear bumper though, it's more aggressive than the current standard one

yes, the rear looks much more refined.

Wonder why there is still tape around the edges of the rear lights at this stage, what is it hiding, the only thing I keep thinking is that the edges of the lights are LED for brake lights

GR33NIE · Jun 16th, 2006, 07:40 PM

Very much like the silver 2007 models I spotted in Oxford, looks alot better in Silver

The exhaust looks alot bigger than the current model!! Apparently the biggest changes will be on the interior so ive heard from a secret source

Faz · Jun 16th, 2006, 07:48 PM

Are my eyes deceiving me???

Are you guys sure thats the new model? Apart from the front and rear bumpers it looks exactly like the current model.

And I thought MINI were doing away with the bonnet scoop in favour of a bulge in the bonnet for new new turbo?

Paul · Jun 16th, 2006, 07:53 PM

The scoop is staying, never looked on the cards to lose it. You might be mistaking the "bulge" with the early prototypes which had the current bonnet modified with a big bulge to fit the engine in.

Faz · Jun 16th, 2006, 08:01 PM

I see....

DamoSXI · Jun 17th, 2006, 10:54 PM

Doesnt look a huge leap forward and judging by those pixs as they are not covered up by tape much im not sure its as nice as the current model ! ! !

Time will tell when we get to see it in Sept

~Marcus~ · Jun 19th, 2006, 12:49 PM

Have you noticed that all the 2007 mules are running on 16 inch wheels, suggesting they have again optimised the ride and handling for 16s. I wonder why they have done this when very few Cooper S are ordered with standard 16s.

Although I am a 16 inch fan the new bigger wheelarches mean that they now look a little feeble so I am expect I will order mine with 17 inches - I wonder if the deterioration in ride quality will be as marked, or will the runflat technology have been improved in the new generation so this is less of an issue?

Zipperblues · Jun 27th, 2006, 11:23 PM

I like it! I'm relieved, I thought it looked terrible at first. Still, we have to wait and see just how large those lights are under the tape. And, we have to see how the turbo works out, and if they really eliminated the lag.

I like the idea of putting the GPS on the speedo, because I don't like having both mounted on the steering column, but perhaps it will look too busy. We'll see.

JHorwitz · Jun 28th, 2006, 11:52 AM

i agree with DamoSXI i really do prefer the look of the current model!!!

as he said when we see the production car in showrooms then maybe my opinion will change

Lorien · Jul 1st, 2006, 12:06 AM

dont like it. lines are way too BMW style.. hard to explain. i am glad i have a GP coming.. and dont care if they end up having GP 2 in 2009 with 2000 HP.. still dont like the design compared to Mini 1.

Robert Stancliff · Jul 1st, 2006, 12:22 AM

Looks great, my guess is it'll be a huge success. I'm hoping there will be a sizable increase in gas mileage too.

hskev · Jul 1st, 2006, 09:29 AM

Don't let some old timers fool you with the usual "current is much better than new one".

New kiddo will ROCK good times

smc · Jul 3rd, 2006, 04:32 AM

Is isn't that bad after all , still looks like a mini and kinda like it though.

A13EX F Cooper S · Jul 3rd, 2006, 11:24 AM

i really don't like it the only things i can see being better looking than the current mini is the side vents which i believe are going to run to where the door opens rather than being surrounded by metal as in the current one. (wonder if we'll be able to retrofit our current minis with new style wings.
doesn't look like they've got aerotwin wiper son it too which is a shame as that'd be the first part i take off the new mini and put on mine

Paul · Jul 3rd, 2006, 01:45 PM

If you mean where the side repeater sits, it's not moving that far back, but it is changing shape and design.

Jun 16th, 2006, 05:23 PM	#1
timp7748 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cornwall Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 75 Offline	2007 MINI in Silver Just found these new spyshots of the new mini in silver. Looks a beast!! Check this link out. http://www.autobild.de/aktuell/meldu...tikel_id=11597

Jun 16th, 2006, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	nice to see what look like untouched images, well at least untouched compared to their usual poor photoshop efforts Not too sure about the shape of the front grill, bit too angular IMO Its only a forum you know!

Jun 16th, 2006, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 17,600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey nice to see what look like untouched images, well at least untouched compared to their usual poor photoshop efforts Not too sure about the shape of the front grill, bit too angular IMO Agreed. It's a bit like a toned down version of the Orciari bodykit (think that's the one anyway), not too fussed on it. Like the rear bumper though, it's more aggressive than the current standard one THE IRISH JOB III - click me, click meeeeee!

Jun 16th, 2006, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo Agreed. It's a bit like a toned down version of the Orciari bodykit (think that's the one anyway), not too fussed on it. Like the rear bumper though, it's more aggressive than the current standard one yes, the rear looks much more refined. Wonder why there is still tape around the edges of the rear lights at this stage, what is it hiding, the only thing I keep thinking is that the edges of the lights are LED for brake lights Its only a forum you know!

Jun 16th, 2006, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 3,802 Offline	Very much like the silver 2007 models I spotted in Oxford, looks alot better in Silver The exhaust looks alot bigger than the current model!! Apparently the biggest changes will be on the interior so ive heard from a secret source ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

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Jun 16th, 2006, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 1,428 Offline	Just goes to show the difference the disguise make, i think it looks great, subtley different but not too different, i'm more concerned with interior shots i've seen , if they are correct it looks too grown up inside and seems to have lost some of the fun. Having said that i think that the exterior is better than expected(IMO) so the same could be true of the interior

Jun 16th, 2006, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
DaveStarsky Mini-ahhhh Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 26 Offline	That looks great! Looking forward to it even more now.....

Jun 16th, 2006, 07:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Faz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 249 Offline	Are my eyes deceiving me??? Are you guys sure thats the new model? Apart from the front and rear bumpers it looks exactly like the current model. And I thought MINI were doing away with the bonnet scoop in favour of a bulge in the bonnet for new new turbo?

Jun 16th, 2006, 07:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	The scoop is staying, never looked on the cards to lose it. You might be mistaking the "bulge" with the early prototypes which had the current bonnet modified with a big bulge to fit the engine in.

Jun 16th, 2006, 08:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Faz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 249 Offline	I see....

Jun 17th, 2006, 10:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
DamoSXI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Doesnt look a huge leap forward and judging by those pixs as they are not covered up by tape much im not sure its as nice as the current model ! ! ! Time will tell when we get to see it in Sept

Jun 19th, 2006, 12:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
~Marcus~ No JCW for me :o( Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 1,950 Offline	Wheels Have you noticed that all the 2007 mules are running on 16 inch wheels, suggesting they have again optimised the ride and handling for 16s. I wonder why they have done this when very few Cooper S are ordered with standard 16s. Although I am a 16 inch fan the new bigger wheelarches mean that they now look a little feeble so I am expect I will order mine with 17 inches - I wonder if the deterioration in ride quality will be as marked, or will the runflat technology have been improved in the new generation so this is less of an issue? My Blog

Jun 27th, 2006, 11:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zipperblues MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 223 Offline	I like it! I'm relieved, I thought it looked terrible at first. Still, we have to wait and see just how large those lights are under the tape. And, we have to see how the turbo works out, and if they really eliminated the lag. I like the idea of putting the GPS on the speedo, because I don't like having both mounted on the steering column, but perhaps it will look too busy. We'll see.

Jun 28th, 2006, 11:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
JHorwitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 265 Offline	i agree with DamoSXI i really do prefer the look of the current model!!! as he said when we see the production car in showrooms then maybe my opinion will change

Jul 1st, 2006, 12:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
Lorien GP 1986 My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Provincia di Cuneo Local Time: 03:42 AM Posts: 401 Offline	dont like it. lines are way too BMW style.. hard to explain. i am glad i have a GP coming.. and dont care if they end up having GP 2 in 2009 with 2000 HP.. still dont like the design compared to Mini 1.

Jul 1st, 2006, 12:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
Robert Stancliff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 202 Offline	Looks great, my guess is it'll be a huge success. I'm hoping there will be a sizable increase in gas mileage too. Robert Stancliff Sr.

Jul 1st, 2006, 09:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
hskev MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Don't let some old timers fool you with the usual "current is much better than new one". New kiddo will ROCK good times If you think that your 200bhp engine is the reason you are slow...500bhp wont make a difference...

Jul 3rd, 2006, 04:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
smc smcc Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 302 Offline	Is isn't that bad after all , still looks like a mini and kinda like it though.

Jul 3rd, 2006, 11:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
A13EX F Cooper S MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Uttoxeter Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 267 Offline	i really don't like it the only things i can see being better looking than the current mini is the side vents which i believe are going to run to where the door opens rather than being surrounded by metal as in the current one. (wonder if we'll be able to retrofit our current minis with new style wings. doesn't look like they've got aerotwin wiper son it too which is a shame as that'd be the first part i take off the new mini and put on mine View My Gallery

Jul 3rd, 2006, 01:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	If you mean where the side repeater sits, it's not moving that far back, but it is changing shape and design.

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