More info on Mini SUV - 2010

[sandiegan]

I saw the story on the main page, looks like Motor Trend has some more info and a photochop (or a concept picture, but looks like a chop to me).

Future Vans & Minivans - Future Shock - Motor Trend

[Paul]

So they've made up a photoshop and done a bit of speculation. Almost like reading AutoExpress.

[hyperbluejames]

That looks ridiculous. I hope it never turns out like that. Actually I find the whole idea of a MINI SUV idiotic (but that's my opinion of soft-roaders in general anyway!).

[supa-dupa-cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

So they've made up a photoshop and done a bit of speculation. Almost like reading AutoExpress.

A junior photoshop artist at that

Looks like a Porshe Cayenne

[SimonSJR]

sorry but that looks revolting
I would buy a freelander 2 over that and I don't even like them really!

[James]

looks a bit

[Jordan210]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

A junior photoshop artist at that

Looks like a Porshe Cayenne

Naa the Porshe is ok looking

I like how they have tryed to use BMW parts to make it look real with the X5 Alloys

I can do better photoshop then the inside of that. They dint evan round of the images

[aj2day]

WOW, what a piece

[smartbomb]

Pretty pointless. Thanks to the U.S market for demanding such a slur on the MINI name - shame on you.

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jordan210 (original)

Naa the Porshe is ok looking

Wash your mouth out.

Quote: Originally Posted by smartbomb (original)

Pretty pointless. Thanks to the U.S market for demanding such a slur on the MINI name - shame on you.

I think we had the Moke, Mini Van, Traveller, pick-up, Woody etc a long time ago, cant blame the US for those.

[AprilWhine]

Looks like a Toyota FJ. One of those is in my future.

[smartbomb]

Can cerrtainly pin the SUV on the USA market. Am more than happy for the traveller to expand the range. But the SUV is just pointless and deviates away from what MINI/mini is about. Back in the days of the original, no-one said I need to jack my car 2 feet off the ground and cover it in plastic cladding and stick tractor tyres on it 'cos I got to get the kids to school down a slightly muddy road.


As for the Cayenne, it's junk. Does for Porsche what the SUV does for MINI. Weakens the brand. Has taken some time for Porsche owners to get used to a off roader from their sports car maker. For me MINI is about a small fun car which can spawn various styles. This appears to be a step to far.

[hyperbluejames]

Quote: Originally Posted by smartbomb (original)

Can cerrtainly pin the SUV on the USA market. Am more than happy for the traveller to expand the range. But the SUV is just pointless and deviates away from what MINI/mini is about. Back in the days of the original, no-one said I need to jack my car 2 feet off the ground and cover it in plastic cladding and stick tractor tyres on it 'cos I got to get the kids to school down a slightly muddy road.


As for the Cayenne, it's junk. Does for Porsche what the SUV does for MINI. Weakens the brand. Has taken some time for Porsche owners to get used to a off roader from their sports car maker. For me MINI is about a small fun car which can spawn various styles. This appears to be a step to far.

Here Here!/Hear Hear! (Dunno which it is!)

[aj2day]

hey paul, i only said "sheet"?!

[PaulusMaximus]

Oh dear, it looks horrible and putrid. I hate soft-roaders but there is a tiny piece of me that almost likes it. AND I'm English! Goodbye everyone, I have a date with a shotgun....

Paul