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Minifritz · Mar 26th, 2007, 06:48 AM

...with uncovered roof

:

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 26th, 2007, 07:18 AM

Conclusive proof!!!!

This is a right hand drive car (if you can't see the wheel, check the windscreen wipers) and they've left the rear suicide door on the "pavement" side for a left hand drive car

If they couldn't be bothered to give us a RHD bonnet release for RHD cars, I very much doubted that they would swap the rear door to the correct side for RHD.

Will it stay that way for production? The UK press will have a field day if it does....

Tigger.

(great find by the way Minifritz

)

rkw · Mar 26th, 2007, 07:20 AM

Is there something that identifies this Clubman as a diesel? It's funny that in the first picture you can see the driver pointing a camera back at the photographer.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 26th, 2007, 07:24 AM

The larger grille at the bottom of the bumper identifies it as a diesel. Bear in mind that it's RHD, so that's the passenger who's taking the picture.

Tigger.

Paul · Mar 26th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

Conclusive proof!!!!

This is a right hand drive car (if you can't see the wheel, check the windscreen wipers) and they've left the rear suicide door on the "pavement" side for a left hand drive car

If they couldn't be bothered to give us a RHD bonnet release for RHD cars, I very much doubted that they would swap the rear door to the correct side for RHD.

Will it stay that way for production? The UK press will have a field day if it does....

Tigger.

(great find by the way Minifritz

)

This is one of the main reasons I would never consider one (that and my lack of faith in the 2nd Gen MINI in General).

"MINI aims to redefine the term 'suicide doors'. Succeeds. The End."

Minifritz · Mar 26th, 2007, 08:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

(great find by the way Minifritz

)

Thank you

.

I also have a new photoshop:

ALD0 · Mar 26th, 2007, 10:44 AM

Very ugly looking, but more practical I guess...

Washy · Mar 26th, 2007, 11:35 AM

Probably missed something somwhere I guess, but are you saying there is a suicide door on one side only

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 26th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Probably missed something somwhere I guess, but are you saying there is a suicide door on one side only

Amazing, but true, there will only be one suicide rear door! I think they misunderstood what was meant by a 5 door estate

Tigger.

Goonery · Mar 26th, 2007, 11:45 AM

I like it, its balanced in a way the R56 is not

Washy · Mar 26th, 2007, 11:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

Amazing, but true, there will only be one suicide rear door! I think they misunderstood what was meant by a 5 door estate

Tigger.

Ok not sure about that then

Paul · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:01 PM

At this stage I think it looks a mess. Will reserve full judgement until the full details and official images etc are released.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:09 PM

I take Goonery's point, but feel that the style has been badly compromised by trying to carry over too much of the substructure of the R50 (especially the bulkhead) and share too many pressings with the 3 door (especially the standard length front doors). It must have been very frustrating for the designers involved.

Check the pictures of the concept car from a year or so ago and see what I mean.

Even so, it's good to see the range expanding again.

Tigger.

jango-fett · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:31 PM

Just to re-iterate an earlier question, how do you know it is a Diesel?? There are no apparent markings on the Car?

Minifritz · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jango-fett (original)

Just to re-iterate an earlier question, how do you know it is a Diesel?? There are no apparent markings on the Car?

in addition you can see it at the powerdome on the bonnet. The bonnet of the petrol Cooper is more flat

minicabrio · Mar 26th, 2007, 12:54 PM

Oh dear

Those rear wipers look at tad odd

dinz · Mar 26th, 2007, 01:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minifritz (original)

Thank you

.

I also have a new photoshop:

Man, that is one UGLY looking car!

Surely they'll change the way it looks before launch!?

It looks like a 'Top Gear' challenge - 'Our challenge this week was to buy a hatchback and turn it into an estate - with a budget of £1000 and just 7 days to finish it... here's the result'!

pappillon · Mar 26th, 2007, 01:49 PM

I don't like what BMW are doing with the MINI now, and I wish I didn't care so much about this damn car

LMB · Mar 26th, 2007, 01:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

At this stage I think it looks a mess. Will reserve full judgement until the full details and official images etc are released.

Me too.....

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 26th, 2007, 02:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jango-fett (original)

Just to re-iterate an earlier question, how do you know it is a Diesel?? There are no apparent markings on the Car?

Check my post #4

Tigger.

Mar 26th, 2007, 06:48 AM	#1
Minifritz goes for yellow! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Near Stuttgart Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 86 Offline	Clubman Diesel spyshots ...with uncovered roof : Attached Thumbnails

Mar 26th, 2007, 07:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 4,512 Online	Conclusive proof!!!! This is a right hand drive car (if you can't see the wheel, check the windscreen wipers) and they've left the rear suicide door on the "pavement" side for a left hand drive car If they couldn't be bothered to give us a RHD bonnet release for RHD cars, I very much doubted that they would swap the rear door to the correct side for RHD. Will it stay that way for production? The UK press will have a field day if it does.... Tigger. (great find by the way Minifritz ) May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Mar 26th, 2007, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 4,512 Online	The larger grille at the bottom of the bumper identifies it as a diesel. Bear in mind that it's RHD, so that's the passenger who's taking the picture. Tigger. May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Mar 26th, 2007, 08:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Minifritz goes for yellow! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Near Stuttgart Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 86 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) (great find by the way Minifritz ) Thank you . I also have a new photoshop: Attached Thumbnails

Mar 26th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Probably missed something somwhere I guess, but are you saying there is a suicide door on one side only Black to the future....

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Mar 26th, 2007, 07:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 587 Offline	Is there something that identifies this Clubman as a diesel? It's funny that in the first picture you can see the driver pointing a camera back at the photographer.

Mar 26th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) Conclusive proof!!!! This is a right hand drive car (if you can't see the wheel, check the windscreen wipers) and they've left the rear suicide door on the "pavement" side for a left hand drive car If they couldn't be bothered to give us a RHD bonnet release for RHD cars, I very much doubted that they would swap the rear door to the correct side for RHD. Will it stay that way for production? The UK press will have a field day if it does.... Tigger. (great find by the way Minifritz ) This is one of the main reasons I would never consider one (that and my lack of faith in the 2nd Gen MINI in General). "MINI aims to redefine the term 'suicide doors'. Succeeds. The End."

Mar 26th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 9,434 Offline	Very ugly looking, but more practical I guess...

Mar 26th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 4,512 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Probably missed something somwhere I guess, but are you saying there is a suicide door on one side only Amazing, but true, there will only be one suicide rear door! I think they misunderstood what was meant by a 5 door estate Tigger. May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Mar 26th, 2007, 11:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 13,534 Offline	I like it, its balanced in a way the R56 is not

Mar 26th, 2007, 11:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) Amazing, but true, there will only be one suicide rear door! I think they misunderstood what was meant by a 5 door estate Tigger. Ok not sure about that then Black to the future....

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	At this stage I think it looks a mess. Will reserve full judgement until the full details and official images etc are released.

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 4,512 Online	I take Goonery's point, but feel that the style has been badly compromised by trying to carry over too much of the substructure of the R50 (especially the bulkhead) and share too many pressings with the 3 door (especially the standard length front doors). It must have been very frustrating for the designers involved. Check the pictures of the concept car from a year or so ago and see what I mean. Even so, it's good to see the range expanding again. Tigger. May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
jango-fett Bounty Hunter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oxfordshire Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Just to re-iterate an earlier question, how do you know it is a Diesel?? There are no apparent markings on the Car?

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Minifritz goes for yellow! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Near Stuttgart Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 86 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jango-fett (original) Just to re-iterate an earlier question, how do you know it is a Diesel?? There are no apparent markings on the Car? in addition you can see it at the powerdome on the bonnet. The bonnet of the petrol Cooper is more flat

Mar 26th, 2007, 12:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 15,028 Online	Oh dear Those rear wipers look at tad odd

Mar 26th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
dinz BURPY... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minifritz (original) Thank you . I also have a new photoshop: Man, that is one UGLY looking car! Surely they'll change the way it looks before launch!? It looks like a 'Top Gear' challenge - 'Our challenge this week was to buy a hatchback and turn it into an estate - with a budget of £1000 and just 7 days to finish it... here's the result'!

Mar 26th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
pappillon Wild Thing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Secret Garden Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 8,181 Offline	I don't like what BMW are doing with the MINI now, and I wish I didn't care so much about this damn car *P . H . O . T . O . G . R . A . P . H . Y C . A . R . S* B . O . Y . S**

Mar 26th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) At this stage I think it looks a mess. Will reserve full judgement until the full details and official images etc are released. Me too..... Global Moderator

Mar 26th, 2007, 02:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 4,512 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by jango-fett (original) Just to re-iterate an earlier question, how do you know it is a Diesel?? There are no apparent markings on the Car? Check my post #4 Tigger. May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

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