R56 2007 Mini Pix
#3
Uuuuuuuuggggggggggggglllllllyyyyyyyyy
If this is indeed the 2007 mini, then they can have it. They're making it look like any other hatchback out there. The reason for the Mini's popularity is that it is attenpting to keep with the traditions of the "Classic" Mini. Step trying to STYLE the car and let the simplicity of the Mini speak for itself.
That's my 2-cents.
That's my 2-cents.
#4
Car makers regularly add crap to disguise future models. I wouldn't worry. I can't imagine someone at MINI looking at that and thinking, "Now that's a winner."
Unless, of course, they wanted to get some of that Dodge Magnum burly-ness. (Actually, I love the Magnum - it looks mean as s*** in the rear-view mirror)
Unless, of course, they wanted to get some of that Dodge Magnum burly-ness. (Actually, I love the Magnum - it looks mean as s*** in the rear-view mirror)
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I agree that it's butt-*** ugly, but it's not necessarily the 2007 MINI. Several people here have participated in design feedback forums, and the models they saw didn't have that horrible recessed boot thing going on. I don't have a lot of faith in BMW's aesthetic sensibilities at this point, but I find it hard to believe that anything half that ugly would go anywhere near production.
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Originally Posted by planeguy
Hmmmmm.....I recall WRC rules said the mini had to be 9 inches longer, I think they have found a place to add it.
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I have to remind everybody out there of a very good example of what I think will happen to the beloved Mini. Three letters GTI, anybody out there driven the original? Great car truely special feel. Drive the new one and you see how the powers that be can take a great thing and take everything great about a car and then get people to buy it. I really hope BMW can figure a way to keep the Mini special, but I am not holding my breath.
#20
I seem to remember a comment a few months ago, concerning the 'bulky-butt' of the 2007 MINI shown above. The comment was that due to changes in euro safety regs, they had to lengthen the MINI?...and that resulted in a longer boot. Hence the body work sticking out.
...Anyone else remember that? (Thought I read it on Motoringfile.com, BTW)
- - m
...Anyone else remember that? (Thought I read it on Motoringfile.com, BTW)
- - m
#24
Excuse my ignorance, but are all models going to have that 3rd door? I personally don't like how the 2007 will look maybe thats because my 05 MC has grown on me but whatever. These aren't final products but they'll probably look a whole like this huh?
Oh ya forgot to add..the new pics of the rear of the MINI sorta reminds me of a "mini" suv.
Oh ya forgot to add..the new pics of the rear of the MINI sorta reminds me of a "mini" suv.
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Originally Posted by danbanger
Excuse my ignorance, but are all models going to have that 3rd door? I personally don't like how the 2007 will look maybe thats because my 05 MC has grown on me but whatever. These aren't final products but they'll probably look a whole like this huh?