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Re: New MINI (R56) - official info! - 07-27-2006, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Merc1
Is this supposed to be new or is this a "face-lift"? Only the front look new to me. M
It's a new MINI (R56). Mk2 MINI (or better: Mk3).

Styling is evolutionary - facelift-ish if you want - but all the other changes are revolutionary (completely new body, chasis, suspension, engines, safety features etc.). The car is totaly reworked - also exterior & interior dimensions are changed.

Why the design is the same? MINI is a design icon (just like VW Beetle or Porsche 911) so minor design changes are expected. Also people like MINI as it is - its current shape. Perhaps Mk3 will be a bit different.
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