MINI2 to Report Live from Paris Motorshow - 28th September 2006

[Paul]

Report on the show: 2nd October 2006: Report on the Launch of the Second Generation MINI from the Paris Motorshow

All images now in the MINI2 Galleries:
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg....php/cat/2025/

Video of colour changing interior ligts:
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../44251/cat/525
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...odlighting.mov

Video of the "main" Laser Blue Cooper S after the wraps came off:
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../44259/cat/525
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...er_s_paris.mov

Video of the red MINI Cooper, including glovbox operation:
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../44260/cat/525
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...oper_paris.mov

Video of the MINI Configurator at the show:
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...6/limit/recent
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...figurators.mov

Video of the MINI stand, lounge etc at the show:
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...7/limit/recent
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...lounge_etc.mov

Video of the MINI Cooper S, including Engine Bay:
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...4/limit/recent
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...engine_bay.mov

Video of Astro Black MINI Cooper (short clip):
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../44275/cat/525
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...oper_paris.mov


3rd/4th October we will be driving the new MINI Cooper S in Barcelona, and will report back when the international embargo lifts on the 10th.

[matt.morrow]

What is the 'mystery button' infront of the gear stick between DSC and Sport?

How close a match is Pacific Blue interior trim to the Laser Blue Exterior?

[Rakey]

Is there going to be an aero kit for the R56 MCS?

Any pics of the new spot lights would be good too.

Are there any other grill options for the MCS?

[frd]

Interested in the aerokit question too with a price estimation.

Pics of the interior combinations at the show would be great to help.

What is the status on the LSD? Stock or Option?

Chrono Pack details.

Thats it for me, mini2 rules!

[MiniNewbie82]

Are there any improvements in the leg room space for passengers?

[dstock]

What type of Automatic will be in the Cooper S and when will it be available?

Thanks.

[miniman23]

How does the Comfort Access System work in detail and where this black button is located???

[Jon Chalk]

Are there any plans for approved JCW mods (such as current Soundkit) for the Cooper, to go along with the JCW S?

[Juno]

I'm in the queue for an R56 already and I'd really like to see some quality images of the car in Lightning Blue please. I'm having real difficulty finalising my order with the only reference being a small paint sample in the brochure!

Thanks in advance ... Enjoy the trip!

Pete

[Olly.]

As much detail on the interior as possible. Pics of various types of leather would be good as well.

[wigman15]

launch date of the convertible?

what exactly does the voice control, control?

when is lightning blue available?

does the DAB display text?

thanks!!!! have a good time!

[smartbomb]

Hoping to go, but if I don't make it....
Lightning Blue pics if possible please.
A brochure or two please, please.
Sunroof info, opening aperture etc...
Erm.....will add more as I think of it.

[mini07]

Is there any way of installing an aftermarket radio on the speedo cluster of the '07 ??

[TAmini]

Ive ordered R56 cooper S with Victoria Tyneside (2nd slot), spec as follows

Laser blue
chilli pack and a few bits crown spokes etc..

Would like to know and see pics of
pacific blue ray and blue colour line interior with my body colour (non computer generated)
Whats the back seat like in terms of blue coloured bits ?? is it too much blue ??

Would like to see the gravity beige leather with or without the "interior world" my other option not sure how that would look.
or the punch leather with iighter grey colourline.

ive also gone for the visability pack to get the front heated screen - Can you actually see the lines ??

What type of bonnet stripes can you get ?
Can you double check the UK spec cooper S with Chili (Xenons) doesnt have the orange lens if not it a must changed on my order.
Cant wait till November (hopefully) missing my elect blue cooper already its sold to new home.

TA mini - soon to be an R56 S !!

[hayesl]

Quote: Originally Posted by TAmini (original)

Ive ordered R56 cooper S with Victoria Tyneside (2nd slot), spec as follows

Laser blue
chilli pack and a few bits crown spokes etc..

Would like to know and see pics of
pacific blue ray and blue colour line interior with my body colour (non computer generated)
Whats the back seat like in terms of blue coloured bits ?? is it too much blue ??

Would like to see the gravity beige leather with or without the "interior world" my other option not sure how that would look.
or the punch leather with iighter grey colourline.

ive also gone for the visability pack to get the front heated screen - Can you actually see the lines ??

What type of bonnet stripes can you get ?
Can you double check the UK spec cooper S with Chili (Xenons) doesnt have the orange lens if not it a must changed on my order.
Cant wait till November (hopefully) missing my elect blue cooper already its sold to new home.

TA mini - soon to be an R56 S !!

Heated screen: if you look for them, you can see the faint zig-zag lines of the heating elements. But I've had a heated screen on a Mini and on a Focus and in neither case did I ever notice them when I didn't want to! I had worried that e.g. headlights from oncoming traffic might cause problems, but in my experience this was not an issue.

White indicator lenses: these are standard on the R56 MCS in the UK. On the Cooper they are an extra, costing £50. Details can be found in the PDF here. Option number 785 is what you are looking for: "White direction indicator glass in headlamps, side direction indicators and rear lights." And I have to say I'm glad they're available - I'm not keen on the orange indicators now that they're built into the main headlamp unit