New MINI Cooper - first unmasked pic

Harry Plopper · 01-19-2006, 05:28 PM

AutoArt - a manufacturer of miniature car models - has already included 1:18 MINI Cooper MY 2006 in their new catalog - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Even the pic is there (at the end of the page) - by mistake. According to my source BMW AG is already takan an action forcing AA to be remove the pic.

Here is a close up:

siko · 01-19-2006, 05:40 PM

Only the skirt changes?!

Harry Plopper · 01-19-2006, 06:21 PM

Current one / new one:

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Front bumper is different. Air intake different. Front spoiler different. Bigger fog lights. Turn indicators now integrated in headlights, not more in the bumpers. Headlight cluster layout different. Grill different - now in one piece. Hood different - much higher.

Very similar to Traveller Concept:

bum-man · 01-19-2006, 06:34 PM

This is a face lift right? I think I like the current one better.

Harry Plopper · 01-19-2006, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bum-man

This is a face lift right? I think I like the current one better.

No. This a major redisign: a new generation of MINI - MINI gen. III. But they kept overall shape almost untouched since MINI is a design icon - like Porsche 911.

Harry Plopper · 01-20-2006, 04:30 PM

Guys, I'm not joking!!! This is real! A new generation of MINI Cooper (coded R56).

I now I lost much o reputation with all the E92 3-series Coupe press release date fiasco, but still ... You'll see all the other info I provided to be proven true.

Centurion · 01-20-2006, 04:34 PM

I would like to see shots shots. BMW shouldn't be too pist about it, the pictures doesn't reveal that much.

Beemer B773ER · 01-20-2006, 04:49 PM

I believe you Tine that this is a new Mini... but there are barely any major changes. It just looks like a cosmestic touch up... unless there have been considerable improvements to the chassis and all the other hidden aspects of the car.
I guess they're sticking with a winning formula in terms of the looks of the car, but I was expecting a few more changes noticeable changes than that. It looks more like the current Mini than the Mini Traveller Concept.

PS: This does not mean I don't like the car... coz I totally love the Mini, awesome looking car!!

Harry Plopper · 01-20-2006, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeeMer Boi

I believe you Tine that this is a new Mini... but there are barely any major changes. It just looks like a cosmestic touch up... unless there have been considerable improvements to the chassis and all the other hidden aspects of the car.
I guess they're sticking with a winning formula in terms of the looks of the car, but I was expecting a few more changes noticeable changes than that. It looks more like the current Mini than the Mini Traveller Concept.

As I said: MINI is a design icon, so it was wrong to expect the design would be changed much. New skin seems more fluent and clean - more modern. But the shape stays almost the same (even the size) - it was not changed much, only to meet new safty standards.
The biggest changes are under the skin: new better engines, new more rigid chasis, even better steering, new gearbox - all leading to better driving dynamics. Also Interior is slightly remodeled - the most improvement is in details, materials and fit & finish.

Traveller is different due to being a Concept - withot air inrake, without bumper, having Cooper S air intake in the hood, also possibly being a bit higher due to its purpose: providing more space. Also it will slightly differ from the Cooper - not wanting to be just an enlogated Cooper.

Harry Plopper · 01-20-2006, 05:47 PM

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New MINI Cooper interior.

Standard trim:

High end trim:

01-19-2006, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,775 My Mood: Thanks: 76 Thanked 921 Times in 479 Posts	New MINI Cooper - first unmasked pic AutoArt - a manufacturer of miniature car models - has already included 1:18 MINI Cooper MY 2006 in their new catalog - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Even the pic is there (at the end of the page) - by mistake. According to my source BMW AG is already takan an action forcing AA to be remove the pic. Here is a close up: Last edited by Harry Plopper; 01-20-2006 at 04:26 PM..

01-19-2006, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: New MINI Cooper - first unmasked pic Only the skirt changes?!

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Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,775 My Mood: Thanks: 76 Thanked 921 Times in 479 Posts	Re: New MINI Cooper - first unmasked pic Current one / new one: / Front bumper is different. Air intake different. Front spoiler different. Bigger fog lights. Turn indicators now integrated in headlights, not more in the bumpers. Headlight cluster layout different. Grill different - now in one piece. Hood different - much higher. Very similar to Traveller Concept: Last edited by Harry Plopper; 01-20-2006 at 04:26 PM..

01-19-2006, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: New MINI Cooper - first unmasked pic This is a face lift right? I think I like the current one better.

01-20-2006, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,775 My Mood: Thanks: 76 Thanked 921 Times in 479 Posts	Re: New MINI Cooper - first unmasked pic Guys, I'm not joking!!! This is real! A new generation of MINI Cooper (coded R56). I now I lost much o reputation with all the E92 3-series Coupe press release date fiasco, but still ... You'll see all the other info I provided to be proven true.

01-20-2006, 04:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 724 Times in 422 Posts	Re: New MINI Cooper - first unmasked pic I would like to see shots shots. BMW shouldn't be too pist about it, the pictures doesn't reveal that much.

01-20-2006, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Beemer B773ER Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 926 Thanks: 121 Thanked 240 Times in 110 Posts	Re: New MINI Cooper - first unmasked pic I believe you Tine that this is a new Mini... but there are barely any major changes. It just looks like a cosmestic touch up... unless there have been considerable improvements to the chassis and all the other hidden aspects of the car. I guess they're sticking with a winning formula in terms of the looks of the car, but I was expecting a few more changes noticeable changes than that. It looks more like the current Mini than the Mini Traveller Concept. PS: This does not mean I don't like the car... coz I totally love the Mini, awesome looking car!!

01-20-2006, 05:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,775 My Mood: Thanks: 76 Thanked 921 Times in 479 Posts	Re: New MINI Cooper - first unmasked pic --- New MINI Cooper interior. Standard trim: High end trim:

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