I saw the new MINI tonight

[Iamamini]

It had its premier here in Sweden tonight and I was not impressed by the looks of it. To start with, the plastics surrounding the wheels are too big, it almost looks like a SUV or something. The hood is less curvy and looks simpler. I liked the front seats, the are more comfortable than in my 2004 Cooper, very nice. MINI says it has increased the quality feel inside but I do not agree 100%, although it looks rather nice altogether and some of the materials is nice, the center panel is simpler (controls) and more "difficult" to use. New engine seems a good thing since it will use less petrol but I miss a "environment friendly " MINI, I really hope they make one very soon. After this evening I started to think about buying one of the last "old" MINIs because of my thoughts.
I know this is my personal first impression and it might change and we all do have different taste, maybe you like it more than I did .

[Lawrothegreat]

Great thanks for your opinion. It's only when you see and feel the car in the flesh that you can really make your mind up. Personally, I'm hoping to really like the car, and that the front will look better in the flesh than in the photos. I still remain unsure about some of the centre controls that are arranged into MINI badges - I find this a little over the top, but, the new speedo with the sat nav looks just brilliant and that's not a word I use often.

[stu2]

i must say i had a look at one (a cooper)
last weekend at a dealer stuck out of sight
at the back of the car park...first impressions.....YUCK.....!!!!!
as you say lamamini the arches are way too big and a big gap
between them and the bonnet,,,,and the back end ...well....it's got
this huge bulge like a big a**e sticking out.....and the interior...
nah...looks cheap and nasty..................
sorry it's not for me....stick to the current one

[mGP]

Apart from the Convertible; Can you still get a Brand New MK1 Hardtop Mini??
Surely they must still have some lying around..........

[popey]

It is more "environment friendly "..... thats why the road tax is lower (UK) .

I have seen the cooper and cooer s and I like them both.

Im glad everyone dont like em........ there would be to many R56's on the road

[KPKalle]

I'm just loving the R56 more and more every time I see it

Were you at Solna Iamamini?

[Iamamini]

Yes I was at Solna premier.

[KPKalle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Iamamini (original)

Yes I was at Solna premier.

I would have said hello if I knew what you looked like

[Iamamini]

....I would have done the same .

[Mykie]

Haven't seen it for real, but from the pics, it's lost the curves that made the original and the remake what they are. A shame really me thinks.......

Mykie