Spy Shots: Next-gen Mini Cooper spotted testing - Club3G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 3G Forums

Sam · 06/06/2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Autoblog

Mini may have just released its own "spy photos" of the new Coupe, set to go on sale later this year, but now, our cameramen have spotted the next-generation volume model Mini out on the street. As you can see, the next Mini Cooper is expected to grow in size a bit, if only to make room for a smaller entry-level car that's coming down the pipeline (previewed by the Rocketman concept from this year's Geneva Motor Show).

While the Mini's overall shape won't be changing, we can expect the front fascia to take influence from the design seen on the Countryman crossover. Moreover, the new platform that underpins the Cooper will be shared with a new series of front-wheel-drive BMW models. The biggest changes will, of course, be found underhood, where we can likely expect an updated range of turbocharged and naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines.

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kabob · 06/06/2011, 10:34 PM

They redesigned the headlights and taillights and...? BTW, what happened to the UFO hat roof?

Doric · 06/07/2011, 08:23 AM

Pics look to be the next generation Clubman, if anything. And that's a shame. The Clubman fucking sucks.

jaloosk · 06/07/2011, 09:59 AM

Burn it with fire.

Doric · 08/06/2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Doric

Pics look to be the next generation Clubman, if anything. And that's a shame. The Clubman fucking sucks.

kabob · 08/06/2012, 09:50 PM

Why do you keep buying these things, you fuckin' masochist?

G'damn, those wheels look good

Bitter · 08/06/2012, 10:36 PM

He really likes the BMW loaner cars they give him for when it's in the shop there. That S was parked at the dealer more than in your garage Mike.

Doric · 08/06/2012, 10:52 PM

Agreed on all counts. Three DSMs, two GTOs, and now my second MINI. I like what I like.

The '07 I had was horrendous, and I can only hope that this one is marginally less shitty. Hedging my bet, though, I made them work the 100K mile warranty into the deal.

kabob · 08/08/2012, 02:18 AM

I do like the stretched hatch look of the Clubman, though.

MSP3G · 08/08/2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jaloosk

Burn it with fire.

Sorry Doric, never been a fan of those cars.

3G Runner · 08/08/2012, 11:14 AM

I just find anything to be bigger then the size of the Mini Cooper to be counter-intuitive to the name of Mini

Doric · 08/08/2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kabob

I do like the stretched hatch look of the Clubman, though.

Honestly, it's only this one that I find tolerable - even attractive. Between the color and the JCW aero shit, it just looks tough.

Shit, I even think the roof rack faggotry adds to it.

It's like an Evo. So ugly it's awesome.

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Originally Posted by 3G Runner

I just find anything to be bigger then the size of the Mini Cooper to be counter-intuitive to the name of Mini

It's still a diminutive car. Shitsakes - it makes my Corolla look huge.

soundman98 · 08/08/2012, 05:34 PM

^ i like your model better then that new concept.. those round semi truck replacement lights on the new one really kill it..

wright06jhs · 08/08/2012, 07:53 PM

That new one looks like turd.

I do like the new Countryman quite a bit though.

06/07/2011, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
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08/08/2012, 05:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
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08/08/2012, 07:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
wright06jhs Shut up. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lexington, Ky Vehicle: 2007 Infiniti G35X Posts: 3,685	That new one looks like turd. I do like the new Countryman quite a bit though. __________________ 07G35x\|Premium\|15%tint\|HKS\|Zwheels\|TopSpeed\|BC BR Coils\| My Ride G35Driver

06/06/2011, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
kabob More guns than sense Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas Vehicle: 2011 V-Dub GTI Posts: 37,957	They redesigned the headlights and taillights and...? BTW, what happened to the UFO hat roof?

06/07/2011, 08:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Doric 11/3/04 - 6/11/06 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2005 GTO Posts: 24,870	Pics look to be the next generation Clubman, if anything. And that's a shame. The Clubman fucking sucks.

08/06/2012, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
kabob More guns than sense Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas Vehicle: 2011 V-Dub GTI Posts: 37,957	Why do you keep buying these things, you fuckin' masochist? G'damn, those wheels look good

08/06/2012, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Doric 11/3/04 - 6/11/06 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2005 GTO Posts: 24,870	Agreed on all counts. Three DSMs, two GTOs, and now my second MINI. I like what I like. The '07 I had was horrendous, and I can only hope that this one is marginally less shitty. Hedging my bet, though, I made them work the 100K mile warranty into the deal.

08/08/2012, 02:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
kabob More guns than sense Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas Vehicle: 2011 V-Dub GTI Posts: 37,957	I do like the stretched hatch look of the Clubman, though.

08/08/2012, 11:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
3G Runner USN Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Naples, Italy Vehicle: 2004 Eclipse RS Posts: 782	I just find anything to be bigger then the size of the Mini Cooper to be counter-intuitive to the name of Mini

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