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Mini_me · Mar 18th, 2002, 09:40 AM

According to Auto express today:

"An official MINI drop-top plus a five-door hatch version will debut at September's Paris Motor Show. "

any ideas (or pics) what the 5 door will look like? Does anyone care?

Paul · Mar 18th, 2002, 11:06 AM

They have taken this from the fact that during the speaches (and possibly also mentioned at Geneva) it was confirmed that MINI designers are working on a convertable (no confirmation on hard or soft top) and a 'MINI with more room'.

Make of that what you will, you can see what Auto Express have made of it.

smartbomb · Mar 18th, 2002, 02:27 PM

Don't go a bundle on a 5 door MINI, moving too far from the original idea.
Soft top, van, estate, moke are OK, I just hope BMW doesn't anger any more classic owners and myself by totally bas***dising the MINI name/brand.

Apial · Mar 18th, 2002, 02:53 PM

My kids aged 5 and 8 are at present happy with the limited space in the back of the MINI. In 3 years time they will be struggling .
I would welcome a more roomy MINI then. You can call it a BMW "?" series or whatever if you don't want to call it a MINI.

I guess if you expand it in all directions you could make it a 6 seater with 2 rows of 3 like a MULTIPLA!

Mini_me · Mar 19th, 2002, 01:56 AM

good to hear that too little ones are happy in the back. That means I don't have to consider looking for a larger car that will bore me to death for at least 8 yrs. The first is only 8 months old.

As for the name, I'm kind of happy that the Mini isn't branded as a BMW. I like the mini name / look because it brings back fond memories but I would be happy enough whatever the name as long as that smile stays hooked round the top of my ears.

I can't help thinking that any extra doors would ruin the look..... and I'm not sure how they will pull off the estate version either.... just have to wait n see what turns up I suppose

doolin98 · Apr 3rd, 2002, 11:45 AM

I am not for a four door mini. However, a 3 door estate would be wonderful. Extend the length of the car by another 18 or so inches to give more leg room all around and more space in the boot. Or you could extend a few more inches to put in a third row. MINI Estate S...

Ian · Apr 3rd, 2002, 02:12 PM

A 5 door Mini ... seems like we're loosing the plot.

Mar 18th, 2002, 09:40 AM	#1
Mini_me MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Böblingen Stuttgart Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 332 Offline	5 door mini According to Auto express today: "An official MINI drop-top plus a five-door hatch version will debut at September's Paris Motor Show. " any ideas (or pics) what the 5 door will look like? Does anyone care?

Mar 18th, 2002, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Apial MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincolnshire Wolds Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 825 Offline	The passengers are revolting! My kids aged 5 and 8 are at present happy with the limited space in the back of the MINI. In 3 years time they will be struggling . I would welcome a more roomy MINI then. You can call it a BMW "?" series or whatever if you don't want to call it a MINI. I guess if you expand it in all directions you could make it a 6 seater with 2 rows of 3 like a MULTIPLA! Balloons? http://www.loony-balloony.co.uk

Apr 3rd, 2002, 11:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
doolin98 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Mini Estate I am not for a four door mini. However, a 3 door estate would be wonderful. Extend the length of the car by another 18 or so inches to give more leg room all around and more space in the boot. Or you could extend a few more inches to put in a third row. MINI Estate S... 1973 Volvo 1800ES 1993 Taurus SHO

Apr 3rd, 2002, 02:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 62 Offline	5 door Mini A 5 door Mini ... seems like we're loosing the plot.

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Mar 18th, 2002, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	They have taken this from the fact that during the speaches (and possibly also mentioned at Geneva) it was confirmed that MINI designers are working on a convertable (no confirmation on hard or soft top) and a 'MINI with more room'. Make of that what you will, you can see what Auto Express have made of it.

Mar 18th, 2002, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Don't go a bundle on a 5 door MINI, moving too far from the original idea. Soft top, van, estate, moke are OK, I just hope BMW doesn't anger any more classic owners and myself by totally bas***dising the MINI name/brand.

Mar 19th, 2002, 01:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mini_me MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Böblingen Stuttgart Local Time: 12:27 AM Posts: 332 Offline	good to hear that too little ones are happy in the back. That means I don't have to consider looking for a larger car that will bore me to death for at least 8 yrs. The first is only 8 months old. As for the name, I'm kind of happy that the Mini isn't branded as a BMW. I like the mini name / look because it brings back fond memories but I would be happy enough whatever the name as long as that smile stays hooked round the top of my ears. I can't help thinking that any extra doors would ruin the look..... and I'm not sure how they will pull off the estate version either.... just have to wait n see what turns up I suppose

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