Spy photographers have once again spotted a very odd looking MINI mule. The last time we saw this mule it was riding on the back of a flatbed, but apparently its engineering is moving right along and the mule is now worthy of some real-world test driving.
But despite the mule’s second sighting, the true identity of this MINI remains a mystery. While some sources say this mule is actually the upcoming MINI SUV, we’re not completely sold on that assessment. The mule’s ride height does suggest SUV, but its overall length doesn’t. The MINI Crossman SUV is expected to be comparable in size to the Clubman, but this mule appears to be shorter than the Clubman.
If the mule isn’t the upcoming MINI Crossman, there are still a few other possibilities. We could be looking at the MINI Moke — which would be sort of a pickup truck/beach buggy — a chopped open-air Speedster or even a retractable hardtop convertible.
We’re not sure if the tires are any indication of what truly lies beneath the mule’s Erector-Set exterior — after all, it is a mule — but the low profile rubber tends to lend itself to a more sporting vehicle.
Whatever the case, we’re sure we’ll be seeing plenty more of this mystery MINI in the coming months.
March 14, 2008
