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chrisandjax · Apr 25th, 2006, 10:43 PM

According to Motoringfile today.......

"We’ve recently learned that MINI will most likely will not be using the name “Traveler” on their upcoming long wheel base car. This is primarily due to the fact that the ownership of the name is quite complex. It’s simply not as easy as say buying the name from one company in the UK. If they decided to use it they’d have to track down dozens of corporations and individuals who currently have the rights in various countries throughout the world. The same can be said for the “Countryman” and “Clubman” marquees as well.

Based on this, look for MINI to go in other directions for the name of it’s long wheel base car due in 2008. Until we hear more about a proper name, we’ll be referring to the car by it’s internal model designation, the R55.''

If this is really the case, what would you like to see as the new name for this variant?

AprilWhine · Apr 25th, 2006, 10:50 PM

I like Famini (family MINI)

Darkstar · Apr 25th, 2006, 10:57 PM

The Getaway?

sideache · Apr 26th, 2006, 12:40 AM

I think they should do what ever they can to get the name Traveller or Estate.

minispec · Apr 26th, 2006, 12:49 AM

Can't help myself...

Mini "Medium"

AprilWhine · Apr 26th, 2006, 09:00 AM

How about Maxi?

Pom Down Under · Apr 26th, 2006, 09:07 AM

April
I like your thinking however Maxi was a model made many moons ago by Austin (part of British Leyland) way back when they made the mini too.
This may also have the same problems as using Traveller.

Paul · Apr 26th, 2006, 09:32 AM

Internally they've called it the "Clubman" for ages, which doesn't fit all in terms of MINI history. They've only used the name "Traveller" for their concepts/press releases. The ownership of the name issue has been lurking for a while, but they've got time to resolve it.

FaMINI is quite funny/quirky, but I can see it being used in a rude way all too easily!

MINI XL (as they've already got XXL covered).

MINI Van

Stretchy

MINI Booty

The list goes on.......

snuffy · Apr 26th, 2006, 09:37 AM

Mini BigBum

cct1 · Apr 26th, 2006, 02:04 PM

They should call it "Suburu Outback", if it's not taken yet...

cristo · Apr 26th, 2006, 02:12 PM

How about the MINI Mooni ... since the attention is directed to its bum.

faster,Tobias! · Apr 26th, 2006, 04:37 PM

Minibago ?
(Alright, Winibago may not like it.)

Paul · Apr 26th, 2006, 04:44 PM

AprilWhine · Apr 26th, 2006, 04:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Bigi

Tone · Apr 26th, 2006, 05:19 PM

Or:

MINI stretch [in italics or similar].

Paul · Apr 26th, 2006, 05:25 PM

Am I right to assume it's Nissan who would have the rights to the Traveller name?

http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...NI&btnG=Search

They're such lovely cars too.

chrisandjax · Apr 26th, 2006, 05:39 PM

The logical thing to do, as we have had the Cooper S is to call it the Cooper T. That way BMW wouldn't need to use the 'Traveller' name in their marketing, but it would still be affectionally known as the 'Cooper Traveller' by its fans.
Although if they were to release a turbo version that would make it the Cooper ST and I'm not sure how that would sit with Ford's range of performance cars.

Alternatively how about the 'Mini MO' ( MO as in Morris Oxford) as a nod towards the original Morris Traveller.

philip rodney · Apr 26th, 2006, 09:44 PM

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DeadCanDanceR · Apr 26th, 2006, 09:50 PM

The MINI Midi

The MINI Two

The MINI-All

The MINI Mundi

The MINI Max

Wooly · Apr 27th, 2006, 10:21 PM

How about the MINI Gypo

(no offense to anyone)

Apr 25th, 2006, 10:43 PM	#1
chrisandjax The Red Baron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Legoland Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 4,968 Offline	How would you rename the "Traveller'' ? According to Motoringfile today....... "We’ve recently learned that MINI will most likely will not be using the name “Traveler” on their upcoming long wheel base car. This is primarily due to the fact that the ownership of the name is quite complex. It’s simply not as easy as say buying the name from one company in the UK. If they decided to use it they’d have to track down dozens of corporations and individuals who currently have the rights in various countries throughout the world. The same can be said for the “Countryman” and “Clubman” marquees as well. Based on this, look for MINI to go in other directions for the name of it’s long wheel base car due in 2008. Until we hear more about a proper name, we’ll be referring to the car by it’s internal model designation, the R55.'' If this is really the case, what would you like to see as the new name for this variant? http://www.miniadventureworld.com

Apr 25th, 2006, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 16,728 Offline	I like Famini (family MINI) Global Moderator

Apr 26th, 2006, 12:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
sideache MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 15 Offline	I think they should do what ever they can to get the name Traveller or Estate. My Website

Apr 26th, 2006, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 16,728 Offline	How about Maxi? Global Moderator

Apr 26th, 2006, 04:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 16,728 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Bigi Global Moderator

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Apr 25th, 2006, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Darkstar Darkstar Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eugene OR Local Time: 08:25 PM Posts: 15 Offline	The Getaway?

Apr 26th, 2006, 12:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
minispec MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Can't help myself... Mini "Medium"

Apr 26th, 2006, 09:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pom Down Under .....like a Cheshire cat. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 02:25 PM Posts: 371 Offline	April I like your thinking however Maxi was a model made many moons ago by Austin (part of British Leyland) way back when they made the mini too. This may also have the same problems as using Traveller.

Apr 26th, 2006, 09:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Internally they've called it the "Clubman" for ages, which doesn't fit all in terms of MINI history. They've only used the name "Traveller" for their concepts/press releases. The ownership of the name issue has been lurking for a while, but they've got time to resolve it. FaMINI is quite funny/quirky, but I can see it being used in a rude way all too easily! MINI XL (as they've already got XXL covered). MINI Van Stretchy MINI Booty The list goes on.......

Apr 26th, 2006, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
snuffy meow mini2 meow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 579 Offline	Mini BigBum

Apr 26th, 2006, 02:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
cct1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wisconsin Local Time: 11:25 PM Posts: 337 Offline	They should call it "Suburu Outback", if it's not taken yet...

Apr 26th, 2006, 02:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 2,193 Offline	How about the MINI Mooni ... since the attention is directed to its bum.

Apr 26th, 2006, 04:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 1,146 Offline	Minibago ? (Alright, Winibago may not like it.)

Apr 26th, 2006, 04:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Bigi

Apr 26th, 2006, 05:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tone MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dorset, U.K. Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 5,795 Offline	Or: MINI stretch [in italics or similar]. "I get by with a little help from my friends"

Apr 26th, 2006, 05:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Am I right to assume it's Nissan who would have the rights to the Traveller name? http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...NI&btnG=Search They're such lovely cars too.

Apr 26th, 2006, 05:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
chrisandjax The Red Baron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Legoland Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 4,968 Offline	The logical thing to do, as we have had the Cooper S is to call it the Cooper T. That way BMW wouldn't need to use the 'Traveller' name in their marketing, but it would still be affectionally known as the 'Cooper Traveller' by its fans. Although if they were to release a turbo version that would make it the Cooper ST and I'm not sure how that would sit with Ford's range of performance cars. Alternatively how about the 'Mini MO' ( MO as in Morris Oxford) as a nod towards the original Morris Traveller. http://www.miniadventureworld.com

Apr 26th, 2006, 09:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
philip rodney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini

Apr 26th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 11:25 PM Posts: 18,867 Offline	The MINI Midi The MINI Two The MINI-All The MINI Mundi The MINI Max

Apr 27th, 2006, 10:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 1,053 Offline	How about the MINI Gypo (no offense to anyone)

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