Mini is working on an even smaller car for the European city-car market, a new report finds. The city-car market — which has increased in popularity over the past few years — could be a way for Mini’s parent company, BMW, to reduce its CO2 emissions in the face of stricter regulations from the European Union.
Motoring File is reporting that the even smaller Mini will sticker for around £8,500 and would hit the European market early next decade.
Mini recently unveiled the larger Mini Clubman at this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. The introduction of the Clubman and possibly a new city car shows BMW’s commitment to expanding Mini’s lineup worldwide.
09/18, 1:21 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
hope it only has 3 wheels like the old tiny euro cars did.
09/18, 1:52 PM
posted by:
maximus
It will be a marvel of modern engineering.
09/18, 2:19 PM
posted by:
R1GHT30U5
Shouldnt be too difficult to do. Remove back seat and shorten. Done.
Knowing that it is a Mini means it will be overpriced though.
09/18, 2:31 PM
posted by:
67_L-88
At least there putting some effort in getting passed the new C02 levels, compared to Porsche’s solution of bitching, moaning, and suing.
09/18, 2:46 PM
posted by:
autonut
If Mini would resurrect ‘59 original it would be it. And save a pile of dough on R&D. It was fun car to drive and equally unreliable as the current one.
09/18, 2:46 PM
posted by:
autonut
CTS, 3 wheels had BMW and door in front of the car.
09/18, 3:09 PM
posted by:
Vipallica
I think it would be great if Mini would build a smaller car.
But R1GHT30U5 is right…it will be overpriced…
09/18, 3:25 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
minimini: a wheelchair with a roof
09/18, 4:26 PM
posted by:
Commodore
Just don’t stray too far away from the original. I mean, I don’t want Mini building SUVs and Minivans, ok?
09/18, 5:04 PM
posted by:
A4
well the Smart is severely overpriced so why shouldnt this be? You can get an Aveo for thousands less than a Smart - and while they arent as stylish at least they have four cylinders and some basic comforts standard
09/18, 5:44 PM
posted by:
Cire
This idea might/probably will fly in Europe, but I’m not sure it will play well in the U.S. market.
09/18, 6:12 PM
posted by:
autonutt
Mini Minor or Mini Micro? Both great possibilities!
09/18, 6:21 PM
posted by:
sharpie
Mini Tiny (Pronounced “Tin-ny”) Why don’t BMW bring back the Isetta?
09/18, 11:15 PM
posted by:
Deanster
Agreed with removing backseats and shortening. Leave the little 4 banger in place and it will destroy the Smartcar. IT’s a good idea.
09/19, 6:42 PM
posted by:
swamprat
I like the idea. Put the mini on a weight diet. Give it a diesel engine for the US as well.
09/22, 9:38 AM
posted by:
BLISS
MORE ECONOMICAL VERSION.