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Report: MINI Colorado won't be a traditional SUV
BMW’s CEO, Norbert Reithofer, has already confirmed the production of a MINI SUV (SAV in BMW’s world). What we know so far about the MINI SUV is that BMW will be outsourcing production of the vehicles to Magna International and that it is expected to hit roads in late 2010.

New information dug up by the folks at MotoringFile reveals that the MINI SUV will have an optional “Smart” AWD system... Read Article
Report: MINI Colorado won't be a traditional SUV



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DaHarderDaHarder - 10/10/2007 11:30:40 AM
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How could it be on such a small platform?

It'll be far more CrossOver...

This one should (at least) be interesting.

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CatsmeowCatsmeow - 10/10/2007 11:42:01 AM
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I think it's SUV in terms of performance not size- which is good, ladies go crazy when driving SUVs like hummers

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DaHarderDaHarder - 10/10/2007 3:20:05 PM
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I sure hope that they don't use the name Colorado...

Doesn't GM already have claims on that one anyway?

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 10/10/2007 8:07:52 PMView My AgentSpace
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Yeah, but nobody cares about that car, so it's okay.


nybimmernybimmer - 10/10/2007 3:33:59 PM
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Can we say 'X3 tooling/investment amortization project' ?

I'm sure it will be a very nice, but very badge engineered version of the next gen X3.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 10/10/2007 8:08:19 PMView My AgentSpace
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I disagree. It will be on the MINI platform. BMW isn't dumb enough to re-badge the X3 for this.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 10/10/2007 8:08:36 PMView My AgentSpace
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The MINI *Clubman* platform.


komododavekomododave - 10/10/2007 8:52:48 PM
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Do you honestly think BMW will ever badge engineer anything???
And it can't be called Colorado because Chevy owns that name. Anyone else remember the scuffle GM and VW had over the name about 4 or 5 years ago?


85bmw745i85bmw745i - 10/10/2007 8:54:39 PMView My AgentSpace
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Maybe it will be based on the 1 series architecture. Just a guess. I think the mini platform is too small, it would take alot of stretching and modifications when they could just use the 1 series underpinnings, as it is small and would keep the mini theme going.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 10/11/2007 9:13:35 PMView My AgentSpace
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BMW 1 Series: 166in

Mini Clubman: 156in

It's not a huge difference. They could stretch either platform to fit this car.


huu76huu76 - 10/11/2007 1:17:38 AM
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Looks like Frank finally got his car.

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truckmentruckmen - 10/11/2007 6:42:08 PM
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SUV stands for sport utility vehicle! I see the sport and the vehicle but I can't see the utility! I see a nice sports car, kind of like a subaru.

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