2014 MINI Cooper will be impressive, sources say

The next generation MINI Cooper will be launched later than scheduled but with recent reports of how awesome it is, the anticipation just builds up. The BMW model shares a platform with the next-generation 1 Series and will be arriving first. Meanwhile, the MIN
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PLAY - 1/5/2012 10:56:42 PM

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Their problem is price. Consumers don't get bang for their buck.

MorePower - 1/8/2012 2:00:47 AM

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Price is, and probably will continue to be, the problem with this brand. While I applaud the wealth of engine choices, we all know that the John Cooper Works Edition with the four cyclinder will probably come within mere dollars of a $30,000+ msrp.

FromThePassengerSeat - 1/5/2012 11:44:54 PM

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What I want to know is: why is MINI spelled with all caps?

CarCrazedinCali - 1/6/2012 10:00:40 PM

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branding... why is BMW in all caps?

FromThePassengerSeat - 1/7/2012 10:40:24 AM

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BMW is an acronym (Bavarian Motor Works). MINI is not.

FromThePassengerSeat - 1/5/2012 11:48:42 PM

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Also: does the BMW chassis mean it will be rear-drive?

85bmw745i - 1/5/2012 11:59:33 PM

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If it becomes rear wheel drive I will be in line to buy one. A car that small with about 250hp and rear wheel drive = fun!

FromThePassengerSeat - 1/6/2012 10:49:14 AM

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I just looked it up - the new 1 series is rear-drive, so I guess the new MINI will be too! Holy handling Batman!

MPowerDK - 1/6/2012 1:46:06 PM

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The 1 series out now and the coming 3 door and 2 series will have RWD, but all others 1 series like the mpv will have FWD.

CarCrazedinCali - 1/6/2012 10:01:10 PM

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definitely not, AWD and FWD only for MINI

BimmersNme - 1/6/2012 2:31:30 PM

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The new MINI and the new front-wheel-drive 1 series share the same platform (not the RWD 1 series)

FromThePassengerSeat - 1/7/2012 10:41:43 AM

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Wait, so the new 1er will be available with either FWD OR RWD?

mini22 - 1/8/2012 2:48:28 PM

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The current new one is RWD. The next generation 1 series is FWD with probably optional AWD on some models.

skytop - 1/9/2012 9:19:39 AM

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The expression 'awesome Mini' is an oxymoron.

There is nothing awesome about a car that resembles a shoe box in shape and size.