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MartinSullivan
13th September 2005, 05:19 PM
Saw a few photoshopped pics a while back, but these look a wee bit more genuine. I must admit I quite like it , would have to see it in the flesh though. Anyone going to Frankfurt show able to get any pics :question::)

http://www.motoringfile.com/pictures/mini_wagon_photo2.jpg

http://www.motoringfile.com/pictures/mini_wagon_photo15.jpg

http://www.motoringfile.com/pictures/mini_wagon_photo4.jpg

http://www.motoringfile.com/pictures/mini_wagon_photo8.jpg

http://www.motoringfile.com/pictures/mini_wagon_photo13.jpg

Full Motoringfile article and more pics can be found here (http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/09/12/official_images_of_the_mini_concept_wagon)

KINGHORN
13th September 2005, 05:26 PM
THAT is minging,

how big are the front doors do they go all they way up to the front wing,

think this might also be a chop

MartinSullivan
13th September 2005, 05:34 PM
There are genuine shots from Frankfurt in the Sun and the car looks pretty much as it does in the shots above.

KINGHORN
13th September 2005, 05:39 PM
MMMM, oh well, still dont like it, lol

bpirie1000
13th September 2005, 05:45 PM
Kinda Got a Cayanne /Pt Cruizer Look to it..

NOT A NICE MIX..... :dead:
Check the Size of the Mini Boot Badge.. Bigger than the Light Clusters.. Something Not right there..

The Hinges for the Rear leave the tail Lights On the Body.. mmmmm

Think Mini are taking the piss with this one..

Oh a good Point on it though :clown:
Rear windows that open.. ( there had to be something..)

Burple
13th September 2005, 06:02 PM
I kinda like it.. in a chunky way...

don't like the way the lights at the front look tho!! :dead:

Scottie
13th September 2005, 06:17 PM
well I like it.

H'mm wonder if all my five dogs would fit in the back.

The Dogfather
13th September 2005, 06:34 PM
Given that its meant to be a concept and therefore a bit extreme I like it :)

Cooper_si
13th September 2005, 07:18 PM
I love it! Really cool design....couple of things ive noticed...

1) I thought due to pedestrian safety, bonnet scoops were no longer allowed?
2) How long are them front doors !!!
3) DB9 style front lights are GREAT !!!
4) Rear windows that slide back are awesome and a neat idea
5) Single front wiper...a must for chavs !!
6) Loving the massive rear MINI logo !!

....i wont bore you all anymore

N12 JLK
14th September 2005, 12:21 AM
YUK!

redpoint rallying
14th September 2005, 06:00 AM
Squint your eyes a wee bit and you will see what the actual production car will look like! These concepts are always a bit mad but somewhere in there is a cracking mini estate...particularly if its an 'S'...I think it could be great.....but I want an 'S'MINI Van if it comes out. Now that would be a hoot!

M

Scottie
15th September 2005, 04:57 AM
well I've managed to get a hold of someone going to the show he has promised to take loads of piccies on any mini's:cool:

lightbody
15th September 2005, 05:11 AM
They're losing the mini-ness.

Front is too streamlined, windscreen too raked back (like a normal car).

I like the floating seats though - great idea - and the way they've made the elipse in the doortrim go right into the back - But the dash itself is over-styled, looks American-retro and would be more at home in the PT Cruiser...

MartinSullivan
15th September 2005, 05:41 AM
quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

well I've managed to get a hold of someone going to the show he has promised to take loads of piccies on any mini's:cool:


Already two steps ahead of you Fi ;)

Duncan Stewart
19th September 2005, 03:28 AM
I like it :approve: generally but not sure about the front end

euan
19th September 2005, 04:45 PM
Front end is a real mess, and it's not a real mini. They have kept the key features (for example, the line from the screen down to the wheel is the same angle) but sweeping it back is just wrong.

in saying that, the interior, the seats and the roof at the back are VERY cool.

euan
21st September 2005, 07:35 PM
BBC news article about the traveller...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4264072.stm

Looks like it'll be happening.

Mini Me
22nd September 2005, 04:43 AM
Cool as fcuk :p.....not just cos i sell em either !!!:p

duncan
22nd September 2005, 05:16 AM
Don't like the front - Definately not MINI like.
Back, interesting, but the roof doesnt look right, IMHO.

Hope they don't go down the more money than good taste route, a la the Porsche 4x4 beast

Smurf
22nd September 2005, 07:07 PM
Don't like the front end - the laid back lights and upright grille look wrong...
Don't like the HUGE Mini logo on the back!
Don't like the dash - waaaaayyyyy too styled.

But the rest of it - I like! :D Although it appears I'm in a minority!
If it handled like my Coop, and was as much fun, I'd have one.

Scottie
27th September 2005, 07:22 PM
here are some pictures I got taken for me will post some more this evening when not working;):p

Got to say these are cool we touches.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/46276871818b95041f3b44fe678ac0711c0.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/588268567edfd7c23106f5bed54b1042019.jpg

euan
27th September 2005, 08:43 PM
I love that new styling on the scoop (crying out for some carbon fibre though, that chrome number will have Wul out for days with Megs products!)

Although, I don't the badge in it, I think it would look better with a "clean" line and the badge where it is.

ianking
10th October 2005, 08:10 PM
cant wait for that to come out. I want to leave a deposit for one now. Definately very smart. Ive got an old clubman estate awaiting restoration so they would make a fine pair. Perhaps we will see one at the factory when we go in November.