Comments on: MF Analysis: MINI Crossover Concept

By: Greg M

Greg M — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:23:19 +0000

Before the press release about the "Concept", I had hoped that MINI would eventually release a 4 wheel drive vehicle. I have mixed feelings about this new vehicle. As an owner of two 4 wheel drive vehicles and two sports cars (which I consider the MINI to be one); I would like to have an Audi Quattro MINI. If MINI decides to make the Concept, I want it to have air bags so I can lower it when I want to drive spiritedly, and raise it when I need to get through the snow.

As far as some of the pix of the Concept, I was intriqued by the interior and puzzled by the two different back doors - why; seemed very gimicky to me.

By: Fireball Tim

Fireball Tim — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:30:50 +0000

Great review! Lots of people aren’t going to like it, but there ARE some very interesting cues. We’ll see what comes out, but as a brand it’s essential for them to be able to grow. Just don’t know if this is the right direction?

By: Nathaniel Salzman » Blog Archive » MINI reveals Crossover concept

Nathaniel Salzman » Blog Archive » MINI reveals Crossover concept — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:00:41 +0000

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By: JonPD

JonPD — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:18:23 +0000

Great little review guys.

As chief among the haters can say it was interesting to hear your views on it. While I have no doubts about the success of this car I still have rather large amount of doubt about bringing a SUV(sav,crossover, whatever) into the brand. Brand viability at the expense of the brand image.