BMW planning large Mini model

BMW and Fiat confirmed earlier this month that both companies were investigating the possibility of co-operation in the areas of components and architectures for their respective Mini and Alfa Romeo vehicles, as well as the sharing of dealerships and service centers in North America.

BMW is expected to use one of Fiat’s new small car platforms for its third-generation Mini family, while Fiat is expected to benefit by utilizing Mini’s established North American dealer network for its U.S. re-launch planned for next year.

According to supplier sources, Fiat’s new C-Evo platform could eventually be used for a larger Mini model that would debut around 2015.
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bigmotov - 7/21/2008 12:19:48 PM

+5 Boost

Large Mini = Oxymoron :)

Caraficionado - 7/21/2008 1:12:45 PM

+1 Boost

True. Plus the Club version is already a streach. Please leave the Mini alone.

NItePhire - 7/21/2008 1:54:12 PM

+2 Boost

Maybe they will only use the name for sales and recognition and make it look totally different. Or they could just be doing to many drugs and make a German Ford Flex. Either way its diluting the brand.

AgentOrange - 7/21/2008 3:17:45 PM

+4 Boost

Why does every fricken car have to grow in size???

MZauto - 7/21/2008 3:40:44 PM

+3 Boost

The brand name is MINI. Does BMW ever think of that?