Mini Green Lights Crossover, But Would YOU Want One?

NO! I would NOT want one.

— BSBB (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 1:33:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I actually like the idea of "premium small cars". Too many brands have lost their roots and soul. Mini and Porsche are two that haven't (save judgment on the Panamera). BMW is back on track with the 1 series. Ford is finally going to give us the Euro Focus. Not everybody wants a small car; but those that do, haven't had a lot of premium choices. The Crossover(man) might fit a niche of people that want to drive small SUVs... but don't want to join the CRV or Rave4 parade. Not my kind of dream vehicle, but I can see where it will do well.

— Icebreaker (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 1:53:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I own a R53 Mini and the monent I saw the concept I thought this is the begining of the end. Why BMW thinks that making a bigger small car is a good idea is a mystery to me. Now if they want to give the regular R56 Mini all wheel drive I am all for that, but a streech and a lift is a terrible idea.

— rigid (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 1:56:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It carries the Mini brand image and has a unique look, depending on pricing, yeah I'd buy one of these. With four doors it appeals to small families who want something other than the status quo for the second car. Besides, if Mini doesn't innovate and expand thier product line the "been there/done that" buyers will have moved on to other brands.

— Kthorn (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 2:09:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

If this makes it to production, I can see the title of the monthly sales figure update: "Bmw down 28%; Mini rips the atmosphere a new a**hole with a 500% increase", as if Mini had been doing that all along.

— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 3:35:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Um this looks like somebody put a Mini in a blender with the last generation Infiniti FX

— Whelan (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 4:00:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Top Gear said Mini Cooper was brilliant while the Clubman was poo. They won't dig this one either.

— downtoearth (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 4:08:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

industry trends show that upscale small more fuel efficent is the way to go. I never have been a Mini fan but, it has a huge fan base.

— 1UAW (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 4:34:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

i think it will do well

— vazilio (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 6:08:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

I would consider it. Look the Cooper is cool and all but it is a 2 door small car. Good luck getting a car seat into the back of one. The Clubman almost makes it possible but still only on one side of the car and generally a hassle. If this thing is nothing more than a little taller and has 4 doors it may in fact be very livable for a small family and provide Mini with access to a much larger portion of the market.

— 91z4me (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 8:02:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Its silly looking. Pricing will be way too high. And does the world need an upscale RAV4?

— thstone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 8:15:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

First of all, check out this link:

http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Mini/Spy/SUV/01/MINI-SUV.jpg

This is what the new MINI SAV should look like, not the one above.

The Crossman will absolutely be a success, and anyone who thinks that it is hurting the brand needs to just look at the Porsche Cayenne/Panamera. Change is just about always good, and don't accuse MINI of not sticking to its heritage- they are simply expanding as any successful business should.

— CarCrazedinCali (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 9:38:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

A new record-setting 0-Jump-the-Shark in 8 years for the BMW/MINI brand.

— t_bone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 10:31:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

X1 customers need something to downgrade to when lease payments get too high.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 11:42:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Looks R-TARDED. completly bad design.

— Type707 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 11:43:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

No... I wouldnt want one yet ;]... its the thing about bmw products that I dont trust on their first generation when its either filled with glitches or uneeded garbage... so why not wait for about 2 to 3 years until all the techno garbage are corrected. I feel the exact same way about the 7-series...

— shabaru (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 11:48:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

A Mini Crossover? There's two words that just DON'T belong in the same sentence...like Military Intelligence.

— TheDepressingTruth (View Profile)

Posted on 1/30/2009 12:20:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Surly the Mini-Maxi is not for everyone - But Mini, like Scion - have a niche markets that have great brand loyalty. Anything that will boost sales in a tough economy is a good thing. Will there be an "S" and "JCW" edition?

— cantaffordone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/30/2009 8:59:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

No way, MINI's are Junk.

— tarponsprings1 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/30/2009 9:35:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

The concept is fine. I have an R53. With some mods the engine will overpower the wheels. AWD would make since. What doesn't make sense is the price BMW is asking for it. BMW is making a mistake in my opinion by pricing this car at 29 grand for the FWD version and 34 grand for the AWD version. I think BMW should have held prices at 30 grand for the AWD.

— mini22 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/30/2009 12:41:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2