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Todays news, MINI has launched yet another concept - the Mini Rocketman - The new mini MINI :thumbs up:
Taking the MINI Back to its roots, its going to be a similar size to the original Mini!!!
News here....
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...lifts-off.html
I kinda like it, but WTF is going on with the tail-lights????
Is it that small, that you can use the rear lights as a hoop to put on your keyring or what!!!
The front grill looks very Aston Martin inspired.
Looks crazy, but fantastic.
Probably too wee for my golf clubs but the next Gen MINI could well take a lot of its styling from this.
The car is only slightly longer than the original mini but most of it is the same kinda size ;)
More details can be found by following the linky : http://www.motoringfile.com/2011/02/...ini-rocketman/
all i can say is... WANT :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=KE5Ysu5BuPM
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Centre speedo uses new 3d style graphics
http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-conte...dunkel_rot.jpg
bottom half of the boot can be kept open for bulkier items
http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-conte...rd_3_final.jpg
rear seats can be folded away for extra luggage space or extra legroom in the rear when travelling with 2 passengers
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Double hinged doors for those tight parking spaces, also harks back to the exterior hinges on the original mini
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Lazy posting just nicked off NM:moonie:
:rolleyes:
I think the first thing that puts me off, is that they've called it 'The Rocketman'...Mini, after the day i've had, I'm half way to Skoda to order my Yeti, have you seen what it can do?
The neds would have a field day with those rear lights :Whistle:
Yeah I like that, if it turns up like that I will eat my hat!!!
I too am not too sure about those rear lights, they kinda remind me of a volvo C70 and I really DONT want a full UNION JACK see through roof thank you very much, make it a :scotlandflag: then yes :lol: and the only other thing I'm not too sure of/keen on is how the boot lid is hinged in the middle of the roof (it's certainly different anyway :yes nod:)
Don't see any of us doing a factory trip down south in one of those tho :laugh:
...where do I sign up :cool:
Was thinking the same myself :smilewinkgrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gismo Man
"And I think it’s gonna be a long long time
Till touch down brings me round again to find
Another bloody MINI Concept Car to own
Oh no no no, don't need a Rocketman...
Rocketman, a Concept I'd refuse to give a home"
(Apologies to Messrs. Taupin and John).
Why don't MINI just concentrate on fixing things like the 'Death Rattle' on the R56 S instead of constantly bombarding up with this impractical Design House Chic nonsense?
Although putting a nice pull-out Bird Bath at the back should go down well on Springwatch. (I refrain from making distasteful and sexist Kate Humble references).
By the way, speaking of Sexist - what's with these names? CountryMAN, PaceMAN, RocketMAN surly a bit 'Non-PC' for a brand with its finger on the pulse of the Modern World?