Hot! MINI: What's Next?

[KiwiRob]

They're from a press release BMW put out in December 2020.

They should build it.

 

[SCOTT27]

The new Interface in action.

 

[lukeswiss]

The new Interface in action.

What else you got ? dying for more information here.

 

[dalab]

MINI Countryman review | Auto Express

The MINI Countryman is the brand’s most convincing SUV to date, with a standout interior and petrol or EV power

www.autoexpress.co.uk

 

[KiwiRob]

I really don't like the direction they have gone with the tail lights. The rest of the car looks more like the first gen Countryman than the hideous second gen.

 

[klier]

Is that the previewed OLED screen???

 

[dalab]

I really don't like the direction they have gone with the tail lights. The rest of the car looks more like the first gen Countryman than the hideous second gen.

Yes, they don't convince me either, if in reality they are something like that, I hope they are misinterpreted in the renders and the real ones really have more "substance"

 

[SCOTT27]

MINI Countryman review | Auto Express

The MINI Countryman is the brand’s most convincing SUV to date, with a standout interior and petrol or EV power

www.autoexpress.co.uk

The prototypes show that the headlights remain as squircles. The internals will probably be the same with the horizontal light bar.
But mini…..

It’s not.

 

[lukeswiss]

The prototypes show that the headlights remain as squircles. The internals will probably be the same with the horizontal light bar.
But mini…..

It’s not.

What is the car on top ?

 

[Matski]

What is the car on top ?

G60 5-Series by the looks of it.

 

[lukeswiss]

https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/mini/min...per-to-be-offered-in-petrol-and-electric-form

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mini/mini/354674/new-mini-cooper-be-released-2024-pictures


So, it's being revealed in September in Munich. At least some new news.

 

[dalab]

So, it's being revealed in September in Munich. At least some new news.

That's good, September at the IAA will bring a lot of news

 

[lukeswiss]

Out of interest, do you think this is in Munich ? I was just there on the weekend, I wish I could have had a look.

 

[dalab]

Good range

Official: New Mini Cooper EV brings 215bhp and 240mile range
New hatch, now called Cooper, for gasoline and electric power; Summer 2024 release confirmed

The new era will begin with the launch of the Countryman (in both electric and ICE forms) next February, followed by the electric Cooper in May 2024, the combustion Cooper in July 2024, and the "check all the boxes." Aceman in January 2025.

“We are returning the iconic hatch to its roots,” Wurst said. “This is a car for mini lovers; This will be a very iconic car.”
A hot version of the JCW with an output of around 250bhp and performance stats to match the recently revealed Abarth 500E and upcoming Alpine R5.

With a focus on physical buttons extending to an actual ignition key (which will also be in the EV). Meanwhile, a circular display with an edge-to-edge OLED display replaces the trademark mid-mounted speedometer. Notably, there will be no instrument display behind the wheel.

Q&A with Stephanie Wurst, Director of Mini

Reborn electric Mini Cooper priced from £31,945 in the UK | Autocar

New-look electric Mini gains bold cabin design and two powertrain options – and we've driven it

www.autocar.co.uk

 

[dalab]

Size ratio

 

[lukeswiss]

A hot version of the JCW with an output of around 250bhp

Is this confirmed now ?? the other articles said later ??

A hot JCW version, using the same 54kWh battery as the SE, will arrive in mid-2025 – around a year after the standard cars, with a focus on power over range, suggesting upgraded motors will be fitted. Expect an output around 250bhp, and performance stats to match the recently revealed Abarth 500E and upcoming Alpine R5.



Elsewhere, ‘funky’ projections on the dashboard will display information for passengers, including time and speed, for example.

So they really are doing that. Cool.

 

[Centurion]

Good range

Awful product strategy. Look here's our new EV, but it's only 3 door. If you want a 5 door EV you have to buy a bulky crossover.

 

[SCOTT27]

Awful product strategy. Look here's our new EV, but it's only 3 door. If you want a 5 door EV you have to buy a bulky crossover.

This is the Way….

 

[lukeswiss]

Awful product strategy. Look here's our new EV, but it's only 3 door. If you want a 5 door EV you have to buy a bulky crossover.

It's not really that much bigger than the 5 door. It's smaller than the current countryman.

 

[Matski]

Out of interest, do you think this is in Munich ? I was just there on the weekend, I wish I could have had a look.

Looks like St Paul's Church and there appears to be rail sidings in the back ground which would tally with most of BMW's facilities in the north of Munich. I'm there next week, might have a look to see what I can find