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Paul · Sep 30th, 2007, 04:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Joogle (original)

Yes this is a more practical alternative to the standard hatch - but in a design sense have they got it right? Will it have the right level of appeal? Have MINI made the right choice in going for such a controversial design? can it tip the sales figures in the right direction?

Quote: Originally Posted by mab01uk (original)

If you ask these questions again in about one year from now, I think you will have four YES answers. The market area MINI targets needs to be a bit "controversial" and unique in design otherwise you may as well buy a nice Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, etc, Eurohatch clone.......

I think that's going to be the case, but it will be interesting to find out. They do expect MINI Clubman sales to be a slightly lower percentage in the UK than other markets, so that will also be an interesting comparison.

Sep 30th, 2007, 04:15 PM	#32
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:05 AM Posts: 46,116 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Joogle (original) Yes this is a more practical alternative to the standard hatch - but in a design sense have they got it right? Will it have the right level of appeal? Have MINI made the right choice in going for such a controversial design? can it tip the sales figures in the right direction? Quote: Originally Posted by mab01uk (original) If you ask these questions again in about one year from now, I think you will have four YES answers. The market area MINI targets needs to be a bit "controversial" and unique in design otherwise you may as well buy a nice Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, etc, Eurohatch clone....... I think that's going to be the case, but it will be interesting to find out. They do expect MINI Clubman sales to be a slightly lower percentage in the UK than other markets, so that will also be an interesting comparison. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500