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Preview: Mini Cooper Coupe Concept

tryme submitted on 8/20/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:29:18 PM

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It’s confirmed that at least one two-door Mini concept will be displayed at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month.

Mini has two concepts in the works — a two-passenger coupe and an open-top speedster – but it is unknown which model will debut first. Both concepts are said to be based on Mini’s R57 platform. Incidentally, the production version of the Mini crossover will also debut in Frankfurt. It’s speculated that the company may bring along a two-seat concept to give the impression that a Mini is still all about having fun behind the wheel.

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Preview: Mini Cooper Coupe Concept

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DaHarder

There's certainly promise here... Let's see how it's executed.

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Posted on 8/20/2009 11:20:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

dumpsty

Kinda slick. The rear end sorta looks like what a mini-Bentley coupe might look like.

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Posted on 8/21/2009 6:26:59 PM | | Votes: 3   

mac075

Audi TT meets Mini Cooper..... but not bad!

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Posted on 8/21/2009 12:55:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

204E60

Indeed, Audi TT meets Mini. But in this case, I don't think it works.

— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/21/2009 10:38:40 PM | | Votes: 1   

Type707

Youre right on the money when u stated it looks like the Audi TT. They just changed out the tail lights

— Type707 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2009 5:15:26 AM | | Votes: 0   

RNeekChic

ug.... proportions seem WAY off.

— RNeekChic (View Profile)

Posted on 8/21/2009 4:37:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

synx

bmw should stop ruining the mini brand

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Posted on 8/21/2009 5:27:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

B7FAN

This isnt ruined this car is a step up from where mini is now. this will take them to the next level. I think this mini will heavily compete with the audi TT due to its resemblance but who knows. I think BMW could sell this car to the Masses being that there are plenty of mini enthusiast in america and europe this car will tak the mini/BMW company into orbit in my opinion. But I also wouldnt be suprised if BMW made their own audi TT competitor using whats based off this picture. Great job on this rendering BMW!!!

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Posted on 8/21/2009 7:45:49 AM | | Votes: 1   

dayday

consider the current circumstances of economy, i think it is a good way to go as this will expend the current line up and maximize the sales number.
i can imagine lots of young people (especially female) would love this car over TT or 1 series coupe.

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Posted on 8/21/2009 8:48:21 PM | | Votes: 2   

DROOPYSAKK

it definitely deviates from the mini mold, is that bad?
i cant imagine mini diehards liking this direction. personally i dont get it.

— DROOPYSAKK (View Profile)

Posted on 8/21/2009 9:01:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Invisible

To be honest, the rear seat in a MINI is useless, so why not make it a more stylish coupe. Audi should be flatter that BWM is copying their used bar of soap styling.

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Posted on 8/21/2009 9:34:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

adambravo

"It's confirmed"? Really? By who? The tooth fairy? I'd love to see this, but BMW's press release about the show talks about a lot of things, but a Mini concept isn't listed. This would be a swell surprise, but it's far from 'confirmed'.

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Posted on 8/21/2009 10:22:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

rigid

Actually fold those rear seats down and the cargo hauling abilities of the Mini are great. I came to the rescue when my brother in law tried to buy a tv that would not fit in his Impreza sedan. They are also great for small children. As a Mini lover I like this one and would love to see it coupled with the all wheel drive system from crossover, the current S models have too much torque steer.

Little known fact is that the CEO's at Benz and BMW made a bet and BMW is now making stupid sloping roof versions of all their cars. The X6 was just the beginning.

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Posted on 8/21/2009 10:23:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Janizary

Micro sized TT/370z? I like it. If it actually comes out, I might surely give one a look.

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Posted on 8/21/2009 12:26:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

0to60

much improved design direction!

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Posted on 8/21/2009 7:28:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

bfghemicuda

Ive always liked the mini for being different. These days they all look alike, maybe its just me. Most likely a good car but needs to keep its styling identity.

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Posted on 8/22/2009 2:12:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

HyundaiSmoke

Oh their just doing a Coupe becuase our small cars will compete directly with MINI, and they see our Elegant Veloster Coupe with obvious Superior expected long term reliability.

Upscale small cars conbined with our reliablity, and prepensity for value, with cutting edge designs will force BMW to either get the reliability up or pull MINI out of the US.

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Posted on 8/23/2009 12:11:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Inline6

i kinda like it...Mini, for people who WANT a small car, not because have to GET a small car.

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Posted on 8/23/2009 1:03:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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