BMW minicar is a go!

We’ve previously reported about BMW considering a new low-emissions minicar to help reduce its fleet average emissions levels and now new reports have emerged claiming there could be an all-new brand launched with several different models in the pipeline. Part of the reason for BMW considering such a model is the mounting environmental awareness spreading across Europe. Such a car would also give it a better standing against similar superminis being developed by rival brand Audi, and to a less extent VW.

An inside source has told reporters from AutoExpress that the new model line is being designed primarily for town use but driver appeal would still be key. The lineup will be positioned below the current Mini range and will get its own unique label, possibly Isetta or Triumph. The cars won’t feature advanced technologies such as hybrids because “that technology is reserved for larger models, such as SUVs,” the insider explained.
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bmwfan1513 - 2/3/2008 10:19:25 PM

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Kind of weird.

EnnNorak - 2/4/2008 12:22:23 AM

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They better make it tall enough and with high seats so that I can get in and out without having to crunch my body or bang my head on the roof.

A4ORCE - 2/4/2008 3:33:40 AM

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I was thinking the same and wondered where I've seen something like this before. Well, it reminded me of the cars you see in circuses where 12 clowns would come out of the car...

MSP6 - 2/4/2008 8:37:56 PM

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The car shown in the article is the Z13 concept that was
first displayed at the 1994 Geneva auto show.

S4cabriofoxone - 2/4/2008 12:13:28 AM

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Why?

What's wrong with the MINI?

EnnNorak - 2/4/2008 12:25:14 AM

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There would be nothing wrong with the Mini if it were a small SUV with high seats so one can just slide in. This also requires a high roof so that one does not bang his head against the roof when getting in and out of the vehicle.

EL34 - 2/4/2008 1:06:25 AM

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Why?

Because the people in Europe want a smaller affordable BMW and people want a good selection of cars.

S4cabriofoxone - 2/4/2008 7:19:52 PM

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YES, I KNOW that Europeans like premium small cars. But the MINI already IS a premium small car, so there's no need for this.

Murcielago_LP640 - 2/4/2008 2:36:45 AM

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That would be BMW then, with the Z13 Concept

http://www.bmwinfo.com/0062.jpg

rybo - 2/4/2008 9:49:13 AM

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Yes BMW fan. This was an official concept.

atomicbri - 2/4/2008 7:32:15 AM

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LOL people, that is not the car, that is an old concept car from back in the day. BMW will more likely go the retro route on this one and take ques from the Isetta or something along those lines. A new Isetta could be cool if done right.

atomicbri - 2/4/2008 7:33:22 AM

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This link is to an Isetta rendering, interesting idea...

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/11/isetta_spec_ae.jpg

S4cabriofoxone - 2/4/2008 7:20:37 PM

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But it would compete too much with the MINI!

DROOPYSAKK - 2/4/2008 11:51:25 AM

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so after making the ultimate driving machine now BMW is making the ultimate golf carting machine?

just another step towards global domination, i guess

chuck717 - 2/4/2008 4:18:32 PM

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Now we all know what the 2010' Pacer would have looked like?

NorCalBMW - 2/4/2008 5:18:54 PM

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Is is just me? or does it have an Integra front end? I love BMWs... but this one might need a little work

S4cabriofoxone - 2/4/2008 7:21:05 PM

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*Sigh* read the rest of the comments, please...