Comments on: Illustration: Will the MINI SUV look like this? http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MY Si http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-343995 MY Si Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:58:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-343995 Clumbman? Clumbman?

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-338359 jackjimturkey Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:15:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-338359 Commodore: At one time, the guy in charge at Caddy said they'd never make an SUV. Rolls SUV would be just Escalade to a high degree. A Polo mom's car TomF:people don't want to call their station wagons "station wagons" because they don't think that term is cool enough. Forerster and taurus X are station wagons. Commodore: At one time, the guy in charge at Caddy said they’d never make an SUV.

Rolls SUV would be just Escalade to a high degree. A Polo mom’s car

TomF:people don’t want to call their station wagons “station wagons” because they don’t think that term is cool enough. Forerster and taurus X are station wagons.

]]> By: Aston Martin http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337851 Aston Martin Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:06:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337851 It just can't look like that. Please to God it won't. A 4x4 Mini will kill the spirit of Mini for evermore. I once had a 1960's Mini. Don't kill it with this. It just can’t look like that. Please to God it won’t. A 4×4 Mini will kill the spirit of Mini for evermore. I once had a 1960′s Mini. Don’t kill it with this.

]]> By: Vroom http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337832 Vroom Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:24:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337832 It would be a damn shame if Mini did an SUV, but it sounds like they will. It flies in the face of everything the original Mini stood for... a small, space efficient, economical, original CAR. It's a stupid, stupid idea. Chaulk another one up to simple "me too" corporate greed. It would be a damn shame if Mini did an SUV, but it sounds like they will. It flies in the face of everything the original Mini stood for… a small, space efficient, economical, original CAR. It’s a stupid, stupid idea. Chaulk another one up to simple “me too” corporate greed.

]]> By: TomF http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337820 TomF Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:06:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337820 I sure would like to know what's so poisonous about the term "station wagon," since that's what this is -- and the Forester, and the Taurus X, etc... they're not "crossovers" and they're sure as hell not SUVs. The MINI is a great little car but everyone knows it's not built very well. Any off-road action will destroy a MINI. So the "MINI SUV" is a false promise, which is fatal for a brand built on authenticity. Stupid idea. I sure would like to know what’s so poisonous about the term “station wagon,” since that’s what this is — and the Forester, and the Taurus X, etc… they’re not “crossovers” and they’re sure as hell not SUVs.

The MINI is a great little car but everyone knows it’s not built very well. Any off-road action will destroy a MINI. So the “MINI SUV” is a false promise, which is fatal for a brand built on authenticity.

Stupid idea.

]]> By: sharpie http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337762 sharpie Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:10:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337762 Sure the small SUV or cross-over market is hot, but the Ugliness of the illustration will not reconcile with any customers, unless you are drunk. It looks like a bloated frog ready to puke. Sure the small SUV or cross-over market is hot, but the Ugliness of the illustration will not reconcile with any customers, unless you are drunk. It looks like a bloated frog ready to puke.

]]> By: mazdaman http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337742 mazdaman Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:30:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337742 This is NOT an SUV. It will never go mud slinging or mountain climbing. It's a crossover. It will be little more than a four door Mini that sits a little higher and will be slightly taller, wider, and longer. The way some people act you would think this thing is going to dwarf a blasted Suburban. I see it falling somewhere between the current Scion xB and first generation Toyota RAV4 in size. It's a way for Mini to increase sales by offering a product in what is currently the hottest vehicle segment. There are people who would like to own a Mini because of its looks but can't because of its diminutive size. This vehicle will reconcile that issue for potential customers and increase sales for the Mini brand. This is NOT an SUV. It will never go mud slinging or mountain climbing. It’s a crossover. It will be little more than a four door Mini that sits a little higher and will be slightly taller, wider, and longer. The way some people act you would think this thing is going to dwarf a blasted Suburban. I see it falling somewhere between the current Scion xB and first generation Toyota RAV4 in size. It’s a way for Mini to increase sales by offering a product in what is currently the hottest vehicle segment. There are people who would like to own a Mini because of its looks but can’t because of its diminutive size. This vehicle will reconcile that issue for potential customers and increase sales for the Mini brand.

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337733 Commodore Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:19:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337733 I'll admit I imagined it a lot worse, but I still think its a mistake for Mini to have an SUV. Don't give them one BMW. What's next? You are going to give Rolls Royce a Phantom SUV too? I’ll admit I imagined it a lot worse, but I still think its a mistake for Mini to have an SUV. Don’t give them one BMW. What’s next? You are going to give Rolls Royce a Phantom SUV too?

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337708 global_lightning Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:34:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337708 Good Lord... It looks like a Mini with a thyroid problem. I'm sure <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Alec_Issigonis" rel="nofollow">Sir Alec Issigonis</a> is spinning in his grave... Good Lord…
It looks like a Mini with a thyroid problem. I’m sure Sir Alec Issigonis is spinning in his grave…

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337702 F451 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:22:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337702 Just in time for Halloween, it's the Mini Cooper Frankenstein SUV edition. Just in time for Halloween, it’s the Mini Cooper Frankenstein SUV edition.

]]> By: mazdaman http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337656 mazdaman Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:04:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337656 I don't see any harm in Mini trying to grow the brand. This vehicle will appeal to those who like the styling of the Mini brand, but find the size of its cars impractical for their needs. As long as Mini expands its lineup within the perimeters of its brand heritage, then I don't see any reason not to offer more variants for the market. I think this is a smart addition to their lineup. I don’t see any harm in Mini trying to grow the brand. This vehicle will appeal to those who like the styling of the Mini brand, but find the size of its cars impractical for their needs. As long as Mini expands its lineup within the perimeters of its brand heritage, then I don’t see any reason not to offer more variants for the market. I think this is a smart addition to their lineup.

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337655 DeansterTJ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:03:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337655 What SUV? What the fuck are these idiots talking about? Does this look like an SUV to anyone? What SUV? What the fuck are these idiots talking about? Does this look like an SUV to anyone?

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337648 RicardoHead Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:53:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337648 The Mini SUV will look exceedingly turdly as do all the new Minis. If it does look like the rendering, those are some massive headlights! (ugly also) The Mini SUV will look exceedingly turdly as do all the new Minis.

If it does look like the rendering, those are some massive headlights! (ugly also)

]]> By: cardesigner5 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337642 cardesigner5 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:25:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337642 the illustration picture makes the mini look like a shocked frog naaaaassssstttyyyyy!!!!!!! the illustration picture makes the mini look like a shocked frog naaaaassssstttyyyyy!!!!!!!

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337624 autonut Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:56:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337624 Well it is made in Britain on German coin, so let it be SUV. Although I think it is just a 4 wheel drive small car. Since they drop diesel into it, extra weight of all wheel drive has little or no burden on the motor. I guess the same holds true for the turbocharged engine. The plain vanilla 118 hp motor probably will struggle. There is an inch visible difference in height compare to clubman. Well it is made in Britain on German coin, so let it be SUV. Although I think it is just a 4 wheel drive small car. Since they drop diesel into it, extra weight of all wheel drive has little or no burden on the motor. I guess the same holds true for the turbocharged engine. The plain vanilla 118 hp motor probably will struggle. There is an inch visible difference in height compare to clubman.

]]> By: 441Zuke http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337623 441Zuke Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:54:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337623 that looks like the product of a drunken one night stand between a ford kuga and a regular mini. that looks like the product of a drunken one night stand between a ford kuga and a regular mini.

]]> By: CA36GTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337622 CA36GTP Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:54:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337622 The Mini Cooper IS Mini. There's no reason for a brand extension, it's a niche brand for a niche car that people like because it is what it is. Changing it to spawn new models will only destroy what people like about it. The Mini Cooper IS Mini. There’s no reason for a brand extension, it’s a niche brand for a niche car that people like because it is what it is. Changing it to spawn new models will only destroy what people like about it.

]]> By: Jaguar XJ-S http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337431 Jaguar XJ-S Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:58:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337431 BTW, XJ is not XJ-S. There's a 6 cylinder difference in the two. My car is a V-12 not a straight 6. BTW, XJ is not XJ-S. There’s a 6 cylinder difference in the two. My car is a V-12 not a straight 6.

]]> By: Jaguar XJ-S http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337427 Jaguar XJ-S Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:54:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337427 I don't call a Forester an SUV. I call it a station wagon. I call a 1991 Suburban an SUV. I'd pit my neighbor's 1991 Burb against any current SUV in real SUV tasks like mudding, pulling huge trailers, pulling stuck vehicles out of the mud, pretty much anything that doesn't involve asphalt or cement. Heck. I'd pit my XJ-S against a Mini SUV at real SUV tasks. I don’t call a Forester an SUV. I call it a station wagon. I call a 1991 Suburban an SUV. I’d pit my neighbor’s 1991 Burb against any current SUV in real SUV tasks like mudding, pulling huge trailers, pulling stuck vehicles out of the mud, pretty much anything that doesn’t involve asphalt or cement. Heck. I’d pit my XJ-S against a Mini SUV at real SUV tasks.

]]> By: 55amg http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337303 55amg Sun, 28 Oct 2007 07:58:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337303 id want to see a Mini Suv...gigantically mini.. id want to see a Mini Suv…gigantically mini..

]]> By: ///m http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337255 ///m Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:39:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337255 No no no no no xxxx that No no no no no xxxx that

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337250 Commodore Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:58:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337250 God no. "Mini" and "SUV" do not belong in the same sentence, let alone next to each other. The word "Mini" is a complete contraction to SUVs. God no.

“Mini” and “SUV” do not belong in the same sentence, let alone next to each other. The word “Mini” is a complete contraction to SUVs.

]]> By: sharpie http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337239 sharpie Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:39:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337239 Oh I mis-spoke, the SX4 is not an SUV, more like tall wagon, which I think is what this Mini truly is. Otherwise, added weight + high center of gravity = stiff ride or body roll galore! And if you think run flat tires are expensive, wait till you try to buy some in SUV/truck size. Oh I mis-spoke, the SX4 is not an SUV, more like tall wagon, which I think is what this Mini truly is. Otherwise, added weight + high center of gravity = stiff ride or body roll galore!

And if you think run flat tires are expensive, wait till you try to buy some in SUV/truck size.

]]> By: sharpie http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337237 sharpie Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:36:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337237 Something Suzuki has done with the SX4. In Mini's case, the added weight is going to prove fatal to the brand! It is everything that the original Mini is not. Something Suzuki has done with the SX4. In Mini’s case, the added weight is going to prove fatal to the brand! It is everything that the original Mini is not.

]]> By: minione2006 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337201 minione2006 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:55:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337201 Looks to be running on 1 series running gear (Note: 5 stud wheels, more slender rear suspension lower arms, 1 series rim design etc). It will sell well, no doubt, but the challenge for MINI will be making it drive as well as the hatchback and the Clubman. Should be interesting to see how it turns out. Hope they use the Moke name (Clubman Moke S anyone?!?). It will undoubtedly be rubbish off road , but really, will anyone take one off road - highly unlikely. Rather than an SUV (which itself is a mis-nomer - Sport Utility Vehicle, think about that, makes no sense (what happened to calling them 4x4's??)) will probably be toted by BMW as another member of there SAV line-up. Looks to be running on 1 series running gear (Note: 5 stud wheels, more slender rear suspension lower arms, 1 series rim design etc). It will sell well, no doubt, but the challenge for MINI will be making it drive as well as the hatchback and the Clubman. Should be interesting to see how it turns out. Hope they use the Moke name (Clubman Moke S anyone?!?). It will undoubtedly be rubbish off road , but really, will anyone take one off road – highly unlikely. Rather than an SUV (which itself is a mis-nomer – Sport Utility Vehicle, think about that, makes no sense (what happened to calling them 4×4′s??)) will probably be toted by BMW as another member of there SAV line-up.

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337189 F451 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:10:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337189 I believe that I saw this mule the other day leading a funeral procession. The coffin was sticking out of open back doors a bit, but all-in-all it made a good hearse. I believe that I saw this mule the other day leading a funeral procession. The coffin was sticking out of open back doors a bit, but all-in-all it made a good hearse.

]]> By: BLISS http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337188 BLISS Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:00:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337188 something coming something coming

]]> By: LP640 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337184 LP640 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:33:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337184 waste of time. i already hate the mini cluman and im sure i'll hate this too waste of time. i already hate the mini cluman and im sure i’ll hate this too

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337183 jackjimturkey Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:32:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337183 XJ: If you can call a Subaru Forrester and SUV, you can call this an SUV R-Head: You may recall some time ago, i reported seeing a Hummer with dirt on it. Now, wonder of wonders, i've seen a Hummer being used for TOWING! What next? scott: good idea j-cat: all the mini drivers I know fit into two catergories. 1) attractive young childless women 2) old bald white guys with adult children. No strollers needed XJ: If you can call a Subaru Forrester and SUV, you can call this an SUV

R-Head: You may recall some time ago, i reported seeing a Hummer with dirt on it. Now, wonder of wonders, i’ve seen a Hummer being used for TOWING!
What next?

scott: good idea

j-cat: all the mini drivers I know fit into two catergories.
1) attractive young childless women
2) old bald white guys with adult children.
No strollers needed

]]> By: jonnycat http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337166 jonnycat Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:49:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337166 It only makes sense to produce an offering for the fastest growing segment. It would take a moron to think a company should only produce one vehicle for one niche market and succeed. Cross overs exist because people are sick of driving boxes, and need more room than a typical car can provide. Any car smaller than a midsize now a days has a problem even fitting a stroller in the trunk. It only makes sense to produce an offering for the fastest growing segment. It would take a moron to think a company should only produce one vehicle for one niche market and succeed. Cross overs exist because people are sick of driving boxes, and need more room than a typical car can provide. Any car smaller than a midsize now a days has a problem even fitting a stroller in the trunk.

]]> By: scottns http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337160 scottns Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:25:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337160 If they want to extend the line how about a fast back coupe with a nicer dash layout. If they want to extend the line how about a fast back coupe with a nicer dash layout.

]]> By: Jaguar XJ-S http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337157 Jaguar XJ-S Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:59:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337157 Does a station wagon that sits an inch or two higher than the "car" version constitute an SUV? It sounds like a jacked up station wagon to me. I remember when SUVs were off-road machines. It infuriates me that people are so dumb to think that a jacked up minivan that rides like a Cadillac is an SUV. Take that pile out to a sand pit or down a river and tell me how much sport it has. I'd bet my 1998 Ford Econoline would do as well off roading as any new "SUV." I vote we change it to SMV. Soccer Mom Vehicle. There's nothing Sport or Utility about SUVs anymore. Does a station wagon that sits an inch or two higher than the “car” version constitute an SUV? It sounds like a jacked up station wagon to me. I remember when SUVs were off-road machines. It infuriates me that people are so dumb to think that a jacked up minivan that rides like a Cadillac is an SUV. Take that pile out to a sand pit or down a river and tell me how much sport it has. I’d bet my 1998 Ford Econoline would do as well off roading as any new “SUV.” I vote we change it to SMV. Soccer Mom Vehicle. There’s nothing Sport or Utility about SUVs anymore.

]]> By: F3INT))AP3X http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337151 F3INT))AP3X Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:39:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337151 I love the Mini I think it's one of the most stylish fun to drive little cars to come out and they can be pretty quick with some work, but an SUV even a small one like like a crossover is just a mistake. BMW has SUVs and while they don't have anything inside the price point that this will likely be in, I think it is a mistake to expand a small branch like mini into a company that provides multiple classes of vehicles. BTW is there anything "mini" about an SUV? I love the Mini I think it’s one of the most stylish fun to drive little cars to come out and they can be pretty quick with some work, but an SUV even a small one like like a crossover is just a mistake. BMW has SUVs and while they don’t have anything inside the price point that this will likely be in, I think it is a mistake to expand a small branch like mini into a company that provides multiple classes of vehicles. BTW is there anything “mini” about an SUV?

]]> By: frankhoffy http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337149 frankhoffy Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:39:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337149 Maybe they should change the name of their company from Mini to Gigantic Maybe they should change the name of their company from Mini to Gigantic

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337147 RicardoHead Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:28:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337147 Why isn't the anti-Hummer crowd throwing an international protest over this? Why isn’t the anti-Hummer crowd throwing an international protest over this?

]]> By: CA36GTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv.html#comment-337139 CA36GTP Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:16:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-suv-future.html#comment-337139 The Mini brand extension is a mistake. The Mini brand extension is a mistake.

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