RE: Mini Crossman SUV Sketches Leak Out

[Hairspray]

I'm not gonna lie, I actually think it looks quite funky in an urban, small, Faux-SUV kinda way.

[900T-R]

MrTappets said:

Surely the idea of a supermini-sized SUV implies the designers are trying to make an already poorly packaged small car

The regular Mini is not poorly packaged. It's just built around a proper driving position for proper sized adults as it was meant to be a sporty car rather than an economy car. Of course you can cram more space for rear seats and luggage into the same length if you accept a sit up and beg driving position just like all those horrid Asian sh*tboxes. Quite why you would want that is anyone's guess as the driver is the only occupant of the car in 99% of cases, and of you need to haul a family around there's any choice of 'superminis' that are in fact the size of a Golf or Focus of 10 years ago.

[infradig]

Nice to see BMW taking inspiration from that great old icon that was years before it's time even if it wasn't a true off-roader.....Yes I always knew the Streetwise was a classic.

[Matt UK]

number2301 said:

BMW are making some astonishingly bad cars at the moment. First the X6 and now this atrocity.

I think the ph-o-meter needs extending to -10 for this one.

Agreed - with a current ave of 2.63, this has to be one of the lowest ratings ever?

[fluffyducky]

OMG a Mini story, quick:

• Its too big, yadda yadda yadda...

• Isyogiioniiisssss will be turning rhubarb rhubarb

• Its no longer british yadda yadda

• Its not small and cramped like the original yadda yadda.....

• The engine is too good moan moan moan

• It doesn't rust moan moan moan

• Its not a mini, when was their ever a 4x4 mini moan moan moan

JEEEEEEZ - The old mini is dead, was old and near the end way way way behind the times. Leave it alone people. This is the new mini, not the old one, so it can be reinterpreted as they want. Just call it a BMW and stop bloody moaning!!!! We no longer ride to work on horses, but get pulled by horsepower - PROGRESS!

AAAAAAAAAAARRRRGH!

Rant over.

I think it will be cool, will sell like hot cakes and make good business sense. Well done BMW for making cars people will buy.

[Parrot of Doom]

threespires said:

Parrot of Doom said:

Sickens me slightly that it takes a German company to be so successful with what should be a British product.

It's pathetic.

What's British about a BMW designed Peugeot engined car built on Continental Europe - possibly Austria ?

There's nothing British about this car - even the name Mini is derived from Latin.

Are you replying to my post, or talking to yourself?

[hyperblue]

I thought the Clubman was a step in the wrong direction for the MINI brand, this definitely is a step further the wrong way!

Why couldn't they just stick to building a fun, premium hatchback that sells like hot cakes?

[PATTERNPART]

It isn't that bad and it would be very useful right now! Small soft roaders are less annoying than big ones. Those old Suzukis are brilliant in bad conditions. Maybe they can make a Mini equally good PLUS quiet and comfortable and economical.

[Belfast Boy]

MINI a car for people that watch TOPGEAR and think Clarkson is God of Automobilia.

I therefore look forward this car being launched to have spontanious laughter at the driver and the "Hollyoaks" crew within!

MINI turned from novilty to laughing stock in 10 years.

[Plank]

It looks a load of bozwalocks. a Jacked up 4 wheel drive, fancyfied tacky Allegro estate. Tosh. --- it will sell well!

[Robert060379]

Not as BMW have made enough money insulting Isigonis already.

[Villan57]

Robert060379 said:

Not as BMW have made enough money insulting Isigonis already.

Well said Robert glad I'm not the only one who hates these brand stealing barstewards ! I could spit when I see a new mini with a union Jack painted roof , what a ferkin joke !!

[Escort Si-130]

Lmfao at -10
I can only think this would appeal to women, estate agents, spikey haired guys, people in Chelsea and chavs.

number2301 said:

BMW are making some astonishingly bad cars at the moment. First the X6 and now this atrocity.

I think the ph-o-meter needs extending to -10 for this one.

[Robert060379]

Villan57 said:

Robert060379 said:

Not as BMW have made enough money insulting Isigonis already.

Well said Robert glad I'm not the only one who hates these brand stealing barstewards ! I could spit when I see a new mini with a union Jack painted roof , what a ferkin joke !!

I was stopped for inciting racial hatred for having the union flag painted (by my six and seven year old) nephews on the bonnet of my MGB GT one time I was driving on the North Circular on the way back from Enfield. Then a German built car with an American engine drove by with the same thing on it's roof.

BMW only bought Rover because they wanted the copywrite to the number 100 so they could replace the 3 series compact. That car got shelved the Compact got a rushed face lift and BMW made a Chrysler Neon engined, Vauxhall Astra sized, abomination and called it the Mini because thay happened to notice they owned the rights to that name as well. Sold a car that costs £8,000 to make for £14,000 to any idiot willing to pay that much for a car that is outclassed by nearly all of the hot hatches out there. Just as I was starting to think "ok it will never be as good as a real Mini but you have to hand it to BMW for they've played the game well" they do a Rav-Four with a Mini shell. They already use Toyota Diesel engines so why not the chassis as well? Still anyone who's ever bodged a Mini shell on to a SJ110/114 chassis can sue BMW for breach of copywrite.

[toppstuff]

fluffyducky said:

OMG a Mini story, quick:

• Its too big, yadda yadda yadda...

• Isyogiioniiisssss will be turning rhubarb rhubarb

• Its no longer british yadda yadda

• Its not small and cramped like the original yadda yadda.....

• The engine is too good moan moan moan

• It doesn't rust moan moan moan

• Its not a mini, when was their ever a 4x4 mini moan moan moan

JEEEEEEZ - The old mini is dead, was old and near the end way way way behind the times. Leave it alone people. This is the new mini, not the old one, so it can be reinterpreted as they want. Just call it a BMW and stop bloody moaning!!!! We no longer ride to work on horses, but get pulled by horsepower - PROGRESS!

AAAAAAAAAAARRRRGH!

Rant over.

I think it will be cool, will sell like hot cakes and make good business sense. Well done BMW for making cars people will buy.

Abso-bloody-lutely ! Hurrah ! Could not agree more.

There is some spectacular moaning on PH these days with something of a sheep-like mentality.

I cannot think of ANY small, 4x4, rugged little car on the market that is currently desirable. Any small 4x4 offering is invariably some Japanese thing from Suzuki or Daihatsu. Yet there must be a market for a chunky, funky, 4x4 that is a size down from a Freelander, RAV4 etc...

Bravo Mini for making this car. It has no obvious competitors. It should do well.

[900T-R]

Robert060379 said:

Vauxhall Astra sized

For the umpteenth time; show me the Astra that's one foot shorter than a Corsa before being written off.

[joshc]

toppstuff said:

I cannot think of ANY small, 4x4, rugged little car on the market that is currently desirable.

Fiat Panda 4x4 - actually very capable off road, rugged, small, reliable and cheap to buy.

There is no need for this Mini Crossman SUV.

[Escort Si-130]

Sorry dude but that is rubbish, why would BMW by Rover just for the 100 badge.

Robert060379 said:

Villan57 said:

Robert060379 said:

Not as BMW have made enough money insulting Isigonis already.

Well said Robert glad I'm not the only one who hates these brand stealing barstewards ! I could spit when I see a new mini with a union Jack painted roof , what a ferkin joke !!

I was stopped for inciting racial hatred for having the union flag painted (by my six and seven year old) nephews on the bonnet of my MGB GT one time I was driving on the North Circular on the way back from Enfield. Then a German built car with an American engine drove by with the same thing on it's roof.

BMW only bought Rover because they wanted the copywrite to the number 100 so they could replace the 3 series compact. That car got shelved the Compact got a rushed face lift and BMW made a Chrysler Neon engined, Vauxhall Astra sized, abomination and called it the Mini because thay happened to notice they owned the rights to that name as well. Sold a car that costs £8,000 to make for £14,000 to any idiot willing to pay that much for a car that is outclassed by nearly all of the hot hatches out there. Just as I was starting to think "ok it will never be as good as a real Mini but you have to hand it to BMW for they've played the game well" they do a Rav-Four with a Mini shell. They already use Toyota Diesel engines so why not the chassis as well? Still anyone who's ever bodged a Mini shell on to a SJ110/114 chassis can sue BMW for breach of copywrite.

[toppstuff]

joshc said:

toppstuff said:

I cannot think of ANY small, 4x4, rugged little car on the market that is currently desirable.

Fiat Panda 4x4 - actually very capable off road, rugged, small, reliable and cheap to buy.

There is no need for this Mini Crossman SUV.

I don't want a Panda. The only other car I can think of is the Skoda Yeti. So there is not a vast choice - BMW are right to enter the market.

[k-ink]

Interesting vehicle.

But they simply cannot call it a Mini! It's HUGE! Just call it another name, or it would be insane