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VH_Supra26
07-02-2008, 11:17 AM
http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Mini/Spy/SUV/02/MINI-Crossman.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Mini/Spy/SUV/01/MINI-SUV-h.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Mini/Spy/SUV/01/MINI-SUV.jpg

Updated with new rendering.

Not much has been heard or seen of Mini’s upcoming SUV model since independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr confirmed back in October that it would build the new car. According to latest reports a concept version of the new SUV will be shown at the Paris Motor Show this October and will preview the future production model due at the end of next year.

These latest renderings show that the car will likely be just a Mini Cooper with raised suspension and body-protective molding. In keeping with its naming practice of labeling all its cars with names that start with the letter C, Mini will be calling its latest model the ‘Crossman.’

According to AutoTelgraaf, the Crossman will sit some 8cm higher than the regular Cooper model and stretch more than four meters long.

Magna will build up to 80,000 units per year, which will include both FWD and AWD variants. Despite looking like a regular Mini, the Crossman will be built off a completely new platform to accommodate the AWD transmission and raised suspension. However, the engine line-up will remain the same as the regular hatch model.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/concept-cars/mini-crossman-suv-concept-to-bow-in-at-paris-motor-show/
Vinnyman
07-02-2008, 11:22 AM
nice..i like it....but more like a chick SUV but still nice :thumb:
aziatiklover
07-02-2008, 11:32 AM
lol
VH_Supra26
07-02-2008, 11:35 AM
i think its kinda cute
Replica
07-02-2008, 11:42 AM
They really need to change the name of it.
Corrosive
07-02-2008, 11:55 AM
The last one is nice
danyo492
07-02-2008, 12:03 PM
oxymoron? lol it looks nice
raulcr2k3
07-02-2008, 12:16 PM
Why would they keep a 4 lug setup though? They look 4x100. I guess to prevent people from jackin them up and Puttin 24's
IIIVOVE
07-02-2008, 12:57 PM
awd???!! me likes.
NOPISTN
07-02-2008, 01:13 PM
Why would they keep a 4 lug setup though? They look 4x100. I guess to prevent people from jackin them up and Puttin 24's

so you can fit rotaaaas on, duh!
Drift Gangsta
07-02-2008, 06:13 PM
its kyoot :)
94egg
07-03-2008, 03:13 PM
this will be a good option for those wanting the suv look, but saving gas
al
07-03-2008, 03:23 PM
not feeling these cars ... they brought back the PT Cruiser
MFaust
07-03-2008, 03:47 PM
they make SUVs out of anything these days.

i'm waiting for a mid-engine Ferrari SUV.
al
07-03-2008, 03:54 PM
they make SUVs out of anything these days.

i'm waiting for a mid-engine Ferrari SUV.

Go buy a Toyota Previa and I'll modify it with Bondo
Andru
07-03-2008, 03:57 PM
i'm waiting for a mid-engine Ferrari SUV.

As cool as that would be, I think Porche has the super-suv category covered pretty nicely.

Its funny how much this looks like a Cooper.
DrKilljoY
07-03-2008, 04:12 PM
Its funny how much this looks like a Cooper.

You need to reread the article:

...These latest renderings show...


"Renderings = Photoshop"

You are looking at a Photoshopped Mini-Cooper. Your not seeing anything new.
Andru
07-03-2008, 04:19 PM
You need to reread the article:


"Renderings = Photoshop"

You are looking at a Photoshopped Mini-Cooper. Your not seeing anything new.

That would explain things :eek9:
DrKilljoY
07-03-2008, 09:40 PM
http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Mini/Spy/SUV/02/MINI-Crossman.jpg


vs

http://www.automobilesreview.com/gallery/mini-clubman/mini-clubman-01.jpg

That would explain things :eek9:

I actually misspoke, that is a Mini-Clubman, not a Mini-Cooper. See comparison above. "Rendering" vs 2009 Mini Clubman.
ThaJokaa
07-03-2008, 10:05 PM
nice..i like it....but more like a chick SUV but still nice :thumb:
lyttleviet
07-03-2008, 11:41 PM
nice!