One thing that I had trouble coming to terms with is the new MINI Countryman. It's a four-door crossover/sport-utility vehicle/thing -- regardless of whatever marketing mumbo jumbo they throw at it -- at the end of the day.
All this coming from a brand who's name is dependent on being small? Yeah'p.
Regardless, it sounds like MINI will be channeling its roots in a new concept making its way to the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. According to Carscoop, the new, legitimate MINI will be smaller than the current Cooper and speak to the original MINI's proportions. Better yet, it will sport some unique quirks such as a 3+1 seating arrangement, whatever that means.
Perhaps this will be MINI's chance to come up with a city car that bests the rest with some style and sophistication.
The concept will measure a little over 3.4 meters in length, essentially splitting the difference between the current three-door hatchback (3,723 mm) and the original 1959 Mini (3,050 mm)...
[Source: Carscoop]
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