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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 07:19 AM

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More info? engines and such?
Cooper: 1.6 liter with 120 hp
Cooper S: 1.6 Turbo (instead of compressor like last) with 175 hp

Both engines are brand new and developed with PSA rather than Chrysler, and have roughly 5 hp more than the previous model (yay?)


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well this is more a FL to me..and a bad one at that.. cause now the car looks cute.. but before it had some coolness to it.. now it looks like a gurly car..

i liked the attitude of the old..this one lacks attitude..

maybe ile change my mind when i see the sport version..
I disagree man. I really think this new version looks better than the last. Though very similar, it's just more modern and worked out.


Autoweek.nl posted these pics before they were allowed to right Eni? I can't find any other info yet, or more detailed photo's....
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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 07:29 AM

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Tacho still looks stupidly big, I see...
"Now even larger than before, the Center Speedo, a genuine MINI icon in the cockpit, comprises all entertainment and, as an option, navigation functions over and above the analogue-face speedometer. Through its high, central position, the Center Speedo allows optimum ergonomic control by both the driver and front passenger, while the slender centre console ensures even more space and roominess within the footwells."

P.S.: yes, autoweek.nl leaked the pics - the embargo officially ends today at 4pm CET.
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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 07:29 AM

The exterior looks the same as before and the interior looks worse than before.

The air vent in particular is behind the steering wheel!!! I wonder who had that brilliant idea. The huge speedo is also hideous.

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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 07:29 AM

No diesel engine
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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 07:54 AM

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The exterior looks the same as before and the interior looks worse than before.
Mini is iconic - and its only Mk2 of new MINI - so do not expect radical changes. Also the demand for the MINI as it is is still way over the supply / production - so it makes sense to produce almost identical design.

Interior: it is much better fit & finish + better materials + more space: so it is much better than current one. Live comparison is needed to feel that.


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No diesel engine
Mini One & Mini One D are coming soon - but not at launch. There is also an idea to offer Mini Cooper D.
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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 08:16 AM

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Well, it doesn't do much for me! IMO, BMW made a little show-off car for spoiled 20 year old guys from one legend! I think this wasn't necessary but if BMW wanted so...! I personally never liked the car!

Initially, Rover wanted to do an cheapo econobox replacement, but BMW and John Cooper wanted a sporty car, reminiscent of the old iconic/sporty/special versions. The exterior design was influenced by Issigonis own schetches.
And like all the previous replacents that were never put into production, the car is bigger.

And BTW the legend became a legend because of those special Cooper/S models, however the Mini was never intended to be an icon or a race car, it just ended up by accident.

If BMW would have made it like the old one, it should have something like a Daewoo Matiz, and build it in China or India.
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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 08:34 AM

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The exterior looks the same as before and the interior looks worse than before.

The air vent in particular is behind the steering wheel!!! I wonder who had that brilliant idea. The huge speedo is also hideous.
Yeah, try to match this with the new A2 Yannis
Let's see what the people want.
I think the interior looks better than before.
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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 08:41 AM

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Initially, Rover wanted to do an cheapo econobox replacement, but BMW and John Cooper wanted a sporty car, reminiscent of the old iconic/sporty/special versions.

If BMW would have made it like the old one, it should have something like a Daewoo Matiz, and build it in China or India.
Yeah. I remember the new MINI design proposals by Rover (before BMW had intervened) - it could indeed come out in a something-like - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER form. Thanks God BMW came along. What a disaster could have Rover done with MINI!
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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 08:48 AM

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Re: New Mini: Official pics!!! - 08-14-2006, 09:27 AM

I still Want one
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