Is Mini Secretly Working On It's Own Version Of The 2 Series?

The fifth model in Mini’s new-look range is likely to be a saloon as part of its global push upmarket, Autocar understands.

The new model could even, in theory, result in a return of the Riley name, for which BMW owns the trademark.

Although there’s no official confirmation of the addition of a saloon to the Mini range, sources have revealed that it is on the cards as part of Mini’s new look and ethos and the brand’s next logical evolution.

In its third generation of models under BMW ownership, Mini has pledged to focus on making five distinct model lines.

TheSteve - 4/13/2016 1:27:51 PM

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I think MINI should stay true to MINI. We already have a company that's really good at producing BMW-like vehicles. They're called BMW.

freeagent - 4/13/2016 2:02:15 PM

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I like it.

carsnyc - 4/13/2016 3:26:29 PM

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Me too though I see a little Dodge Neon in it

TauronB2G - 4/13/2016 6:00:56 PM

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I like it...good rendering. I could see it being a big seller for them.
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tecnopolis - 4/13/2016 7:21:21 PM

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It looks promising! Strong styling and something for current and future Mini owners to aspire to.
It should make shareholders happy!

MDarringer - 4/13/2016 8:01:40 PM

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Riley means NOTHING to the US market. Resurrect the Triumph name and you've got a plan. Call it the TR-S.

HenryN - 4/13/2016 8:10:22 PM

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I like Triumph car, but the name brings up image of a small 2 door "sports" car. My favorite is the Spitfire.

As for the rendering it looks good, I think better than the 2 series.

40flash - 4/15/2016 11:02:27 PM

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It looks good but the world has enough boring FWD cars already.