Side by side shot comparisons of the 1st and 2nd Generation Cooper S

[Richard82]

Overall I bet non-mini enthusiats wouldn't really notice most of the changes. I bet they have changed the wipers to make the car more aero-dynamic. To be honest I still prefer my current S than the new one.

I have to agree with people saying that I would feel stupid having a scoop on the bonnet if it wasn't really needed, it would be like driving a RAV-4!!

[gramirez]

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard82

Overall I bet non-mini enthusiats wouldn't really notice most of the changes. I bet they have changed the wipers to make the car more aero-dynamic. To be honest I still prefer my current S than the new one.

I have to agree with people saying that I would feel stupid having a scoop on the bonnet if it wasn't really needed, it would be like driving a RAV-4!!

Exactly!,

[Robert Stancliff]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ingrid

The current is much cuter

I agree, but I'm pretty sure there was a real attempt in the re-design to make it less cute.

[quarter]

Great job with the comparisons Paul.One thing i don't like is the front of the car,it reminds me the citroen ds "the frog mouth" (as we call it in Portugal) even though they don't have much in common.Looking up to the 2 models i prefer the lights and grill of the previous one but that's it..the rest is superbly designed..i guess i will get used to it

[Paul]

I've heard the curreny MINI (Cooper esp) comapared with the DS before now too.

[GBMINI]

Excellent work Paul - real MINI2 dedication
And I'm a bit disappointed in most of those head-to-head shots to see less differences than my mind was telling me existed! Maybe the '07 won't be so bad after all ...

[minicore]

Oh feck, I just wrote a really long response... then closed the window.

Anyway, moving on... Paul, did you manage to get a side-on shot which could be compared to the current car?

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by minicore

Oh feck, I just wrote a really long response... then closed the window.

Anyway, moving on... Paul, did you manage to get a side-on shot which could be compared to the current car?

Forgot to do that, also I have 16" wheels, so not such a good side on comparison. Click for large version.

[DeadCanDanceR]

Great idea, Paul! Excellent comparison!

[MartinSSZ]

Paul, go and apply red tape to your S so we can see what they both look like disguised up

[KPKalle]

I don't know what's wrong with you, you miserable so-and-sos

[GBMINI]

Wow! Picture from the past!

[JG.26]

Thanks Paul, interesting to see the side by side comparisons. I like the new spoiler but I think thats about it . From the side view you would be hard pressed to tell the difference waistline is a little higher on the new model. I expect BMW have buried the wipers away for pedestrian safety which will score it extra points no doubt. I can't accept the fake scoop, that is just plain rubbish and naff. Don't like the headlamps facing the sky. It's just the slippery slope for the car to get large, fatter and heavier, you see how it's front end has grown

[CrazyPhil]

Paul...don't supose you took any dimensions did you??? may need these...

[rkw]

Paul, is that Sparkling Silver in the background and a different new color in the foreground (also in the side shot)?