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
03/14, 1:16 PM
posted by:
S o c i a l i s m
The VW Thing has returned.
03/14, 1:17 PM
posted by:
lamboz get a life
LargePeckerHead640-you car has arrived.
03/14, 1:20 PM
posted by:
sharpie
The mule looks like an Aztec (puke)
03/14, 1:23 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
They should call the post separating the front windshields the pussy pillar as it kind of splits things down the middle.
03/14, 1:27 PM
posted by:
jayjc08
http://allcarsreview.com/2007/12/04/mini-considers-its-next-model/
Sorry, not trying to hot link or anything.
03/14, 1:29 PM
posted by:
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How do they know it’s a MINI?
03/14, 2:01 PM
posted by:
lamboz get a life
It’s the new Mini Brinks armoured car edition.
03/14, 2:28 PM
posted by:
howsmydriving
It’s the new SUV that Al Qaeda ordered.
03/14, 3:53 PM
posted by:
A4
wanna bet its just the 2nd generation drop top, yawnnnnnn
03/14, 5:12 PM
posted by:
zoomzoomr
Perhaps it’s BMW’s answer to the Smart and iQ cars.. called the Mini Micro!
03/14, 6:04 PM
posted by:
gbb
Looks like a current generation Kia/Hundai to me.
03/15, 9:11 AM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
“We all live in a yellow submarine… a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine…” oh wait this is a Mini???
Lol Man Mini is really going out of the way to hide the looks of this thing. whatever it may be. Although a “Mini” SUV would be interesting.
03/15, 11:08 AM
posted by:
jjayc08
Like I mentioned in my last post, I think it’s either something like the ACV 30 concept, or a MINI beach buggy. If it’s the Mini Beach Buggy, then no wonder why there’s so much camouflage, it would probably easily give itself away.
03/15, 11:15 AM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
A Mini Beach Buggy would be cool jjayco08. If it was priced right 18-25k and was somewhat practical I think it would sell very well.
Reminds me of the old VW Beetle dune buggies. I’ll take on with a crate V8 please!
03/15, 11:15 AM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
one*
03/15, 8:44 PM
posted by:
global_lightning
This is probably a configuration tester for changes to the powertrain, suspension, and chassis. My guess their doing preliminary tests for the 3rd Gen Minis.
03/16, 11:25 PM
posted by:
bigp
i hope it will de an four door sedan