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Bilbo Baggins · Nov 29th, 2007, 10:21 AM

Check this out. MINI Monte to be built in the US,, if you can believe this.

MINI Monte | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

paule3 · Nov 29th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Not sure whether I like that or not. It looks a bit like that Porsche.

On a second look its gowing on me

AprilWhine · Nov 29th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Too bad AutoExpress is the Weekly World News of the car world, I would really like my next MINI to be a diesel Monte.

KillerByte · Nov 29th, 2007, 07:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by paule3 (original)

Not sure whether I like that or not. It looks a bit like that Porsche.

It does look like the Porsche Cayenne GTS.

Original:

Reversed:

MINI Photoshop:

DeadCanDanceR · Nov 30th, 2007, 09:00 AM

Although SUVs are not my favourite vehicles at all, I must confess that I like how that MINI Monte looks! However, I'm not too crazy about the name...it reminds me of green beans and jalapeños!..."Del Monte"...

Zack · Nov 30th, 2007, 12:28 PM

Thats interesting, because a few weeks ago Auto Express showed a pic of the MINI Monte looking different to that

, and what they showed, they said was an official picture, yet in this weeks mag, it looks different.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 1st, 2007, 05:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Zack (original)

Thats interesting, because a few weeks ago Auto Express showed a pic of the MINI Monte looking different to that

, and what they showed, they said was an official picture, yet in this weeks mag, it looks different.

That sounds about par for the course; so much of what they have previously published has turned out to be complete fiction that I no longer believe a single word they print

alski · Dec 1st, 2007, 06:57 AM

well a top heavy mini that cannot corner is just what we all need
bring on a speedster, the world will buy into a british 2 seater sports car, [not a gp folks]

The Peanut · Dec 1st, 2007, 07:13 AM

A nice little ground hugging cute (not lumpy) supercharged job. Thats what we need!

Stiggy · Dec 1st, 2007, 01:15 PM

"Built with pride in the USA"? Are the BMW X5's that come out of the US factory any good?

I'm not keen on SUVs, but this Monte idea looks good.

paule3 · Dec 2nd, 2007, 05:44 PM

The more I look at it, the less I like it. The front looks like a big sad mouth or a fish's mouth...it takes away the good looks of the Mini!

Goonery · Dec 2nd, 2007, 05:48 PM

This is more like it

Rakey · Dec 4th, 2007, 10:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

This is more like it

very tasty, would be nice if that came to market wouldn't it

jimskater · Dec 7th, 2007, 01:44 PM

Now that would be cool, if I could squeeze my large frame into it.

Gristie · Dec 8th, 2007, 08:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KillerByte (original)

It does look like the Porsche Cayenne GTS.

Original:

Reversed:

MINI Photoshop:

In my opinion, the Monte is a car too far from the MINI idea....

dlpruk · Dec 10th, 2007, 02:27 PM

This just may be getting closer to reality: Mini's SAV scooped - Secret New Cars - Carmagazine.co.uk

grodenglaive · Dec 10th, 2007, 04:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gristie (original)

In my opinion, the Monte is a car too far from the MINI idea....

a fish
a fish
a fishy fish

SPClark · Dec 13th, 2007, 08:47 PM

I guess it looks better than Subaru's TriBeCa monstrosity but that's not saying much, if anything.

If they stay with the 175HP engine it'll be seriously outclassed by the 200+ just about every other option in this category comes with.

What's next? The savants in Bavaria designing a MINIvan?

jimskater · Dec 14th, 2007, 12:53 PM

SP,

Take a look at classic mini history. There were sedan, station wagon, convertible, panel delivery, offroad, & several other variants.

Me, I'd like to see a Clubman with metal where the rear side windows should be. Would be

dlpruk · Dec 18th, 2007, 09:00 AM

Mini Crossman?

Several blogs are reporting an interview in Auto Motor und Sport when MINI CEO Kay Segler let it slip that the new MINI crossover/SUV will be called the Crossman, and not the Mini Monte.

Mini Crossman: MINI Crossover To Be Named Monte Crossman

But they're illustrating this piece with one of the early Clubman show cars so a pinch of salt may be needed!

Nov 29th, 2007, 10:21 AM	#1
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AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 09:20 PM Posts: 13,727 Offline	Too bad AutoExpress is the Weekly World News of the car world, I would really like my next MINI to be a diesel Monte. Global Moderator

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DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 18,897 Offline	Although SUVs are not my favourite vehicles at all, I must confess that I like how that MINI Monte looks! However, I'm not too crazy about the name...it reminds me of green beans and jalapeños!..."Del Monte"... DeadCanDanceR

Nov 30th, 2007, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zack I loooooooove MINI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: cheshire Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 228 Offline	Thats interesting, because a few weeks ago Auto Express showed a pic of the MINI Monte looking different to that, and what they showed, they said was an official picture, yet in this weeks mag, it looks different. I LOVE MINIS!!!!!

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Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 4,396 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Zack (original) Thats interesting, because a few weeks ago Auto Express showed a pic of the MINI Monte looking different to that, and what they showed, they said was an official picture, yet in this weeks mag, it looks different. That sounds about par for the course; so much of what they have previously published has turned out to be complete fiction that I no longer believe a single word they print May '08: Due to certain recent events on this site, I no longer wish to continue posting on Mini2. Such a shame after 4 otherwise very happy years on here If you are a friend, I can always be contacted here!

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Nov 29th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
paule3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Midlands Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 95 Offline	Not sure whether I like that or not. It looks a bit like that Porsche. On a second look its gowing on me

Nov 29th, 2007, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
KillerByte Custom User Title? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 9,586 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by paule3 (original) Not sure whether I like that or not. It looks a bit like that Porsche. It does look like the Porsche Cayenne GTS. Original: Reversed: MINI Photoshop:

Dec 1st, 2007, 06:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
alski 100 bhp over stock, My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 928 Offline	well a top heavy mini that cannot corner is just what we all need bring on a speedster, the world will buy into a british 2 seater sports car, [not a gp folks] carefree

Dec 1st, 2007, 07:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
The Peanut Mrs Beastie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Great Malvern Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 358 Offline	A nice little ground hugging cute (not lumpy) supercharged job. Thats what we need! Visit CooperBeast's website

Dec 1st, 2007, 01:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 373 Offline	"Built with pride in the USA"? Are the BMW X5's that come out of the US factory any good? I'm not keen on SUVs, but this Monte idea looks good.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 05:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
paule3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Midlands Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 95 Offline	The more I look at it, the less I like it. The front looks like a big sad mouth or a fish's mouth...it takes away the good looks of the Mini!

Dec 2nd, 2007, 05:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 13,433 Offline	This is more like it

Dec 4th, 2007, 10:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rakey Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 44,139 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) This is more like it very tasty, would be nice if that came to market wouldn't it

Dec 7th, 2007, 01:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 6,688 Offline	Now that would be cool, if I could squeeze my large frame into it. www.scmm.org GP 0101

Dec 8th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gristie Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Loughborough Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 1,394 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KillerByte (original) It does look like the Porsche Cayenne GTS. Original: Reversed: MINI Photoshop: In my opinion, the Monte is a car too far from the MINI idea....

Dec 10th, 2007, 02:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 412 Offline	This just may be getting closer to reality: Mini's SAV scooped - Secret New Cars - Carmagazine.co.uk

Dec 10th, 2007, 04:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
grodenglaive MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Gristie (original) In my opinion, the Monte is a car too far from the MINI idea.... a fish a fish a fishy fish

Dec 13th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
SPClark MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: near Chicago, Illino Local Time: 10:20 PM Posts: 206 Offline	Uhhhh... I guess it looks better than Subaru's TriBeCa monstrosity but that's not saying much, if anything. If they stay with the 175HP engine it'll be seriously outclassed by the 200+ just about every other option in this category comes with. What's next? The savants in Bavaria designing a MINIvan?

Dec 14th, 2007, 12:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 6,688 Offline	SP, Take a look at classic mini history. There were sedan, station wagon, convertible, panel delivery, offroad, & several other variants. Me, I'd like to see a Clubman with metal where the rear side windows should be. Would be www.scmm.org GP 0101

Dec 18th, 2007, 09:00 AM	#20 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 04:20 AM Posts: 412 Offline	Mini Crossman? Several blogs are reporting an interview in Auto Motor und Sport when MINI CEO Kay Segler let it slip that the new MINI crossover/SUV will be called the Crossman, and not the Mini Monte. Mini Crossman: MINI Crossover To Be Named Monte Crossman But they're illustrating this piece with one of the early Clubman show cars so a pinch of salt may be needed!

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