It’s no secret MINI is working on an off-road-capable version of its popular Cooper — parent company BMW officially confirmed this over a month ago. What’s more, recent spy photos serve as proof development has begun. Now, an artist’s illustration gives us a good idea of what to expect.
Our artist’s computer rendering is based on what we’ve already learned from spy photos and the rumor mill. Prototypes were last spotted in mule form in Germany last week.
Although the mule photographed was wearing the body of the Clubman S, it looks to have a slightly higher ride height than a standard Clubman. There also appears to be two strips of material attached to the mule’s roof, possibly to simulate the inherent added weight of an SUV.
The car’s exhaust also indicates that this isn’t a standard issue Clumbman S. A typical Clubman S has dual exhaust, something this mule lacks. Instead, the mule has a single exhaust outlet protruding from the left slide.
While the styling of the new SUV is expected to be unmistakably MINI , it remains unclear just how rugged the final product will be.
