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dalboyne · Jun 26th, 2007, 04:24 AM

Great pictures!

So it looks like the rear windows do not open then.....?

Ian

Deutsch · Jun 26th, 2007, 04:38 AM

Probably not, unless it's an option.

I have to say I really like this car, even from these very first pictures. The silver roof and rear panels all look really cool and ultra original, very true to the character of the MINI brand. Would love to have one of these in my driveway.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Jun 26th, 2007, 05:30 AM

Great! Proper photographs at last!

Thanks Deutsch

CC07ERS · Jun 26th, 2007, 05:56 AM

I like the look of it ,the silver roof looks good.

dalboyne · Jun 26th, 2007, 06:08 AM

Another minor detail - I can't see any sign of a high-level brake light.....?

I wonder how it will look with roof rails? And good to see the revised tail-pipe layout - this will make it easier to add a tow-bar!

ian

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Jun 26th, 2007, 06:28 AM

It wouldn't surprise me if the long high level brake light never made it past the accountants and I'd expect it to be stuck to one of the rear windows, van style. Also missing from the concept car are the rear doors that open around the tail lamps, though (again) that's no surprise

As an upside (tail lamps aside) it's a good looking estate car and the extra bulk of the rear end matches the front of the R56 very well, makeing it much better balanced car. It would look even better with the rear "pillars" colour matched to the black of glass and the blue of the bodywork. I've tried it with PhotoShop and it works!

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Jun 26th, 2007, 06:33 AM

PS: Has anyone else noticed that BMW are using a Citroen C5 as a camera car?

Now, there's an admission of defeat on ride quality for a camera platform if I ever I saw one

(Check the reflection in the tailgate of picture number 3!)

KillerByte · Jun 26th, 2007, 06:39 AM

These are the first photos of the Clubman which I've seen which I actually do like.

Looking forward to seeing these on the roads now.

dalboyne · Jun 26th, 2007, 06:43 AM

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

PS: Has anyone else noticed that BMW are using a Citroen C5 as a camera car?

Now, there's an admission of defeat on ride quality for a camera platform if I ever I saw one

(Check the reflection in the tailgate of picture number 3!)

That's very eagle-eyed - I would never have noticed that!

It's probably an agency they are using for the filming, and hence it's no surprise to see a Citroen - the ultra-smooth fluid ride makes it a very suitable car for such things....

And yes, I agree, the rear light clusters look incredibly boring...

(I wonder if a silver roof might make it's way onto the options for the R56?)

Ian

Hat · Jun 26th, 2007, 06:54 AM

it looks very conventional in comparison to the concept cars that were doing the rounds last year. i wonder what the options brochure will contain

AMT · Jun 26th, 2007, 09:56 AM

I had just noticed these on KM77.com - great pics!

Aurel · Jun 26th, 2007, 12:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original)

Another minor detail - I can't see any sign of a high-level brake light.....?

ian

Looks to me like its a long LED strip at edge of the roof lip.

Great shots ... liking what I see.
Now give me US Pricing!

Paul · Jun 26th, 2007, 12:44 PM

Yep, posted that in another thread. Hope it's blindingly as bright as it looks like it might be. Revenge on 4x4s and their dazzling headlights.

Paul · Jun 26th, 2007, 12:45 PM

Interesting it's not badged as Clubman, not that you can see anyway, just Cooper S.

smartbomb · Jun 26th, 2007, 12:47 PM

Love the pics, the car looks awesome.
Not sure how the rear 'frame'would work in other colours tho'.

Aurel · Jun 26th, 2007, 01:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Interesting it's not badged as Clubman, not that you can see anyway, just Cooper S.

It won't be ... its been mentioned on other forums before that Clubman will be used only in Marketing materials, but it will have the usual designations otherwise.

Aurel · Jun 26th, 2007, 01:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Yep, posted that in another thread. Hope it's blindingly as bright as it looks like it might be. Revenge on 4x4s and their dazzling headlights.

haha ... would be great if they would have built the rear fogs into it somehow. but it looks like those will be under the taillights ...

Paul · Jun 26th, 2007, 01:10 PM

I realise that, I just wondered if there'd be a little badge somewhere on the exterior, maybe like the "Works" badging in nature. That could have been another nice touch maybe.

Aurel · Jun 26th, 2007, 01:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

I realise that, I just wondered if there'd be a little badge somewhere on the exterior, maybe like the "Works" badging in nature. That could have been another nice touch maybe.

ahh OK ... you're right. It would be great if they would place it ... in ... whatchamacallit ... the bottom door sills?

Jun 26th, 2007, 04:10 AM	#1
Deutsch MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 67 Offline	Semi offical photos of the Clubman Last edited by Paul : Jun 26th, 2007 at 02:00 PM. Reason: Make images clickable thumbnails - removed "hotlinks" for onsite.

Jun 26th, 2007, 05:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 4,512 Offline	Great! Proper photographs at last! Thanks Deutsch May '08: Due to certain recent events on this site, I no longer wish to continue posting on Mini2. Such a shame after 4 otherwise very happy years on here If you are a friend, I can always be contacted here!

Jun 26th, 2007, 06:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 4,512 Offline	It wouldn't surprise me if the long high level brake light never made it past the accountants and I'd expect it to be stuck to one of the rear windows, van style. Also missing from the concept car are the rear doors that open around the tail lamps, though (again) that's no surprise As an upside (tail lamps aside) it's a good looking estate car and the extra bulk of the rear end matches the front of the R56 very well, makeing it much better balanced car. It would look even better with the rear "pillars" colour matched to the black of glass and the blue of the bodywork. I've tried it with PhotoShop and it works! May '08: Due to certain recent events on this site, I no longer wish to continue posting on Mini2. Such a shame after 4 otherwise very happy years on here If you are a friend, I can always be contacted here!

Jun 26th, 2007, 06:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 4,512 Offline	PS: Has anyone else noticed that BMW are using a Citroen C5 as a camera car? Now, there's an admission of defeat on ride quality for a camera platform if I ever I saw one (Check the reflection in the tailgate of picture number 3!) May '08: Due to certain recent events on this site, I no longer wish to continue posting on Mini2. Such a shame after 4 otherwise very happy years on here If you are a friend, I can always be contacted here!

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Jun 26th, 2007, 04:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
dalboyne Waiting patiently for R57 My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 1,537 Offline	Great pictures! So it looks like the rear windows do not open then.....? Ian

Jun 26th, 2007, 04:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Deutsch MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 67 Offline	Probably not, unless it's an option. I have to say I really like this car, even from these very first pictures. The silver roof and rear panels all look really cool and ultra original, very true to the character of the MINI brand. Would love to have one of these in my driveway.

Jun 26th, 2007, 05:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 2,713 Offline	I like the look of it ,the silver roof looks good.

Jun 26th, 2007, 06:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
dalboyne Waiting patiently for R57 My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 1,537 Offline	Another minor detail - I can't see any sign of a high-level brake light.....? I wonder how it will look with roof rails? And good to see the revised tail-pipe layout - this will make it easier to add a tow-bar! ian

Jun 26th, 2007, 06:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
KillerByte Custom User Title? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 9,481 Offline	These are the first photos of the Clubman which I've seen which I actually do like. Looking forward to seeing these on the roads now.

Jun 26th, 2007, 06:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
dalboyne Waiting patiently for R57 My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 1,537 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) PS: Has anyone else noticed that BMW are using a Citroen C5 as a camera car? Now, there's an admission of defeat on ride quality for a camera platform if I ever I saw one (Check the reflection in the tailgate of picture number 3!) That's very eagle-eyed - I would never have noticed that! It's probably an agency they are using for the filming, and hence it's no surprise to see a Citroen - the ultra-smooth fluid ride makes it a very suitable car for such things.... And yes, I agree, the rear light clusters look incredibly boring... (I wonder if a silver roof might make it's way onto the options for the R56?) Ian

Jun 26th, 2007, 06:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 15,740 Offline	it looks very conventional in comparison to the concept cars that were doing the rounds last year. i wonder what the options brochure will contain

Jun 26th, 2007, 09:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
AMT MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 462 Offline	I had just noticed these on KM77.com - great pics!

Jun 26th, 2007, 12:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Aurel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Amsterdamn Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original) Another minor detail - I can't see any sign of a high-level brake light.....? ian Looks to me like its a long LED strip at edge of the roof lip. Great shots ... liking what I see. Now give me US Pricing!

Jun 26th, 2007, 12:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Yep, posted that in another thread. Hope it's blindingly as bright as it looks like it might be. Revenge on 4x4s and their dazzling headlights.

Jun 26th, 2007, 12:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Interesting it's not badged as Clubman, not that you can see anyway, just Cooper S.

Jun 26th, 2007, 12:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Love the pics, the car looks awesome. Not sure how the rear 'frame'would work in other colours tho'.

Jun 26th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
Aurel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Amsterdamn Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Interesting it's not badged as Clubman, not that you can see anyway, just Cooper S. It won't be ... its been mentioned on other forums before that Clubman will be used only in Marketing materials, but it will have the usual designations otherwise.

Jun 26th, 2007, 01:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Aurel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Amsterdamn Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Yep, posted that in another thread. Hope it's blindingly as bright as it looks like it might be. Revenge on 4x4s and their dazzling headlights. haha ... would be great if they would have built the rear fogs into it somehow. but it looks like those will be under the taillights ...

Jun 26th, 2007, 01:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	I realise that, I just wondered if there'd be a little badge somewhere on the exterior, maybe like the "Works" badging in nature. That could have been another nice touch maybe.

Jun 26th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
Aurel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Amsterdamn Local Time: 11:27 PM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) I realise that, I just wondered if there'd be a little badge somewhere on the exterior, maybe like the "Works" badging in nature. That could have been another nice touch maybe. ahh OK ... you're right. It would be great if they would place it ... in ... whatchamacallit ... the bottom door sills?

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