Check out the new MINI Cooper S

[NFS4]

I've always had a sweet-spot for small, light hatches. I can't wait till they bring it stateside. Wouldn't want to go up against an Excursion though :Q

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/Toyota_Celica/newnews/newsarticle.php3?id=2847

 

[gittyup]

Kind of looks a little funky. I do admire the fact that they can get 163 horses out of a 1.6 liter. Damn...

 

[geno]

<< I've always had a sweet-spot for small, light hatches >>


Kinda like the Renault Clio - that thing kicks much ass

 

[bacillus]

<< 163bhp from its 1.6-litre engine >>


impressive!

 

[Phunktion]

I want one!!! Too bad I won't be able to get one yet

 

[ndee]

for such a small car, that's one helluva horsepower!

 

[GTaudiophile]

I think every teen girl in the world is gonna want one...

I think I'll skip it and get at least a BMW 325ti.

 

[JohnnyKnoxville]

Is it me or does this thing look like a Converse All Stars shoe with wheels?

 

[yakko]

I'll take one.

 

[NFS4]

<< Is it me or does this thing look like a Converse All Stars shoe with wheels? >>


Bah, you don't like the old Minis??? Those things are awesome

 

[Tauren]

That is uglier than the PT Cruiser, but the Aztec is still the ugliest.

 

[NFS4]

<< That is uglier than the PT Cruiser, but the Aztec is still the ugliest. >>


Give me one with an electric/gas hybrid engine and I'd be singing

 

[jonMEGA]

Looks like a cross between a PT Crusier and a BMW Z3.

 

[snakesnfrogs]

are they definitely going to bring it to the US? if so, I'll be first in line at the local dealer.

 

[Viperoni]

I sat in it at the autoshow back in February.
Pretty decent seats, dash was nice...hey it's a cool car.
Lotsa HP too...forgot how much torque it had tho

 

[NFS4]

<< are they definitely going to bring it to the US? if so, I'll be first in line at the local dealer. >>


The regular Mini is definitely coming here. It will be sold through BMW dealerships. I'm quite sure that the Cooper S will come here as well. We'll probably be the major market for the vehicle.

 

[JACKHAMMER]

LAthougvh it is good concept, and doesn't look that bad; it won't sell here. Especially if it goes through BMW dealers (read expensive) I think the pricing for the type S is supposed to be ~$18+ , too much for a mini.

 

[loup garou]

<< LAthougvh it is good concept, and doesn't look that bad; it won't sell here. Especially if it goes through BMW dealers (read expensive) I think the pricing for the type S is supposed to be ~$18+ , too much for a mini. >>



Same was said about the PT Cruiser and the new Beetle, but look how those sell.

 

[JohnnyKnoxville]

<< Bah, you don't like the old Minis??? Those things are awesome >>



If I remember correctly that was the car used in the chase scene of a James Bond movie where its cut in half and he keeps driving since its front wheel drive.Funny scene

 

[ElFenix]

oooo... electrogas PT cruiser...

i can't believe chrysler can't make they're paint box bigger so can only make PTs at one plant...

 

[Cyberian]

<< I've always had a sweet-spot for small, light hatches. I can't wait till they bring it stateside. Wouldn't want to go up against an Excursion though :Q

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/Toyota_Celica/newnews/newsarticle.php3?id=2847 >>



Jeezus! - I remember the original Mini designed by (Sir) Alec Issigonis. It was basically the forerunner of the modern transverse engine, front wheel drive small car.

Anyone know how BMW got involved with the Mini?

 

[SSP]

<< That is uglier than the PT Cruiser, but the Aztec is still the ugliest. >>



See, your first mistake here is thinking the PT Cruiser is ugly.

 

[pulpp]

that looks awesome, i like it already

 

[damocles]

groovy baby

 

[Gunbuster]

I read they will reprogram the CV tranny to feel like a normal tranny, since us americans are stupid