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MINZRED · Jan 8th, 2002, 05:24 AM

My dealere tells me that MINI are currently developing an estate version of the MINI and a four wheel drive version. Anyone else heard anything about this

Basil · Jan 12th, 2002, 01:54 AM

Don't know about the AWD version but the wagon version has been mentioned on this thread:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...pagenum ber=2

smartbomb · Jan 12th, 2002, 08:16 AM

I think the estate or clubman version will be quite likley. As for the 4wd version I have heard that it would be a rally kit car special. See pic in the official section of guy scraping away at a full size clay buck.
Cabriolet is a definite, but I reckon the estate would be a winner !
May be the next gen. will spawn ever more variants when it arrives...only 6 years or so to wait !

rich · Jan 12th, 2002, 07:38 PM

I'd really like to see a bigger "Roomy" version of the S - Kind of a sporty MPV... Room for the shopping, the kids, the mother-in-law. I think there's a gap in the market

As it's so Roomy they could call it something like a MINI R maybe

Amazed no one else is marketing one - It would look great!

BruceK · Jan 12th, 2002, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rich
I'd really like to see a bigger "Roomy" version of the S - Kind of a sporty MPV... Room for the shopping, the kids, the mother-in-law. ...

That would kind of negate the use of the word "MINI", wouldn't it?

----

Ahhh... I've re-read rich's post. Now I get it.

AER · Jan 22nd, 2002, 03:54 AM

I've heard they are looking at the possible re-introduction of the mini range of old, i.e. a small estate (a woody?) a pick up, a van (see them driving around as british gas vans?) the 'S', the Cooper and the One.

eltel · Jan 22nd, 2002, 05:51 AM

Please BMW don't worry about an estate/woody for Australia. They will sit in your showrooms gathering dust, and will be purchased only by Toorak trendies to use as a shopping trolley. This sort of model will make the MINI a laughing stock in the eyes of serious car enthusiasts.

4WD - That would be innovative and worthwhile, and would extend the model's life.

Regards, ElTel

smiffy · Jan 22nd, 2002, 06:16 AM

How about a MINI limo

Llama · Jan 22nd, 2002, 03:54 PM

Last thing I read some time ago in Auto Express (I think it was) were that a lot of the other projects, 4wd included, had been dumped with only the likely hood of 3 door models and a cheaper 1.4 variant.

Although I'd like to see this be wrong as a 4wd mini would be the biz!

Rog G · Jan 25th, 2002, 07:35 AM

[quote]Originally posted by BruceK
[b]

That would kind of negate the use of the word "MINI", wouldn't it?

----

How about MAXI,

and before anyone starts yes I know its been done before.

Basil · Jan 25th, 2002, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Llama
Last thing I read some time ago in Auto Express (I think it was) were that a lot of the other projects, 4wd included, had been dumped with only the likely hood of 3 door models and a cheaper 1.4 variant.

Although I'd like to see this be wrong as a 4wd mini would be the biz!

Probably not a big deal to make it work. The 3 series has the Z rear axle and thats rear wheel drive. Have to boost power to about 200bhp though to cope with the extra weight & friction. See what happened to WRX sales!. Extra weight - Ugly re-style - SLOWER than outgoing model. Not a good combination.

Jan 8th, 2002, 05:24 AM	#1
MINZRED MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 41 Offline	Estate and 4 wheel drive version My dealere tells me that MINI are currently developing an estate version of the MINI and a four wheel drive version. Anyone else heard anything about this

Jan 12th, 2002, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 01:32 PM Posts: 1,588 Offline	wish list... I'd really like to see a bigger "Roomy" version of the S - Kind of a sporty MPV... Room for the shopping, the kids, the mother-in-law. I think there's a gap in the market As it's so Roomy they could call it something like a MINI R maybe Amazed no one else is marketing one - It would look great!

Jan 12th, 2002, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 3,852 Offline	Re: wish list... Quote: Originally posted by rich I'd really like to see a bigger "Roomy" version of the S - Kind of a sporty MPV... Room for the shopping, the kids, the mother-in-law. ... That would kind of negate the use of the word "MINI", wouldn't it? ---- Ahhh... I've re-read rich's post. Now I get it. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 22nd, 2002, 06:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 5,859 Offline	How about a MINI limo S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jan 25th, 2002, 07:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
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Jan 12th, 2002, 01:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 01:32 PM Posts: 6,259 Offline	Don't know about the AWD version but the wagon version has been mentioned on this thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...pagenum ber=2

Jan 12th, 2002, 08:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 2,524 Offline	I think the estate or clubman version will be quite likley. As for the 4wd version I have heard that it would be a rally kit car special. See pic in the official section of guy scraping away at a full size clay buck. Cabriolet is a definite, but I reckon the estate would be a winner ! May be the next gen. will spawn ever more variants when it arrives...only 6 years or so to wait !

Jan 22nd, 2002, 03:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
AER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Herts, UK Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 105 Offline	I've heard they are looking at the possible re-introduction of the mini range of old, i.e. a small estate (a woody?) a pick up, a van (see them driving around as british gas vans?) the 'S', the Cooper and the One.

Jan 22nd, 2002, 05:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 01:32 PM Posts: 1,622 Offline	Please BMW don't worry about an estate/woody for Australia. They will sit in your showrooms gathering dust, and will be purchased only by Toorak trendies to use as a shopping trolley. This sort of model will make the MINI a laughing stock in the eyes of serious car enthusiasts. 4WD - That would be innovative and worthwhile, and would extend the model's life. Regards, ElTel

Jan 22nd, 2002, 03:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Llama MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manchester, U.K. Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Last thing I read some time ago in Auto Express (I think it was) were that a lot of the other projects, 4wd included, had been dumped with only the likely hood of 3 door models and a cheaper 1.4 variant. Although I'd like to see this be wrong as a 4wd mini would be the biz!

Jan 25th, 2002, 06:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 01:32 PM Posts: 6,259 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Llama Last thing I read some time ago in Auto Express (I think it was) were that a lot of the other projects, 4wd included, had been dumped with only the likely hood of 3 door models and a cheaper 1.4 variant. Although I'd like to see this be wrong as a 4wd mini would be the biz! Probably not a big deal to make it work. The 3 series has the Z rear axle and thats rear wheel drive. Have to boost power to about 200bhp though to cope with the extra weight & friction. See what happened to WRX sales!. Extra weight - Ugly re-style - SLOWER than outgoing model. Not a good combination.

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