We saw the
MINI Traveller concept at the Frankfurt
Auto Show and are pleased to learn that we’ll be reuniting with the vehicle, at least a version of it, when we
attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January. The new version, which is called the MINI
Concept Detroit, will have a sport-oriented theme developed specially for Detroit.
CanadianDriver reports that the concept places
an emphasis on the car’s wheel arches, shoulder line and powerdome. We’ll see exactly how the Traveller has
been transformed in just a few short weeks.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Scott Eaton 4:09PM (12/23/2005)
I still don't like the changes to the frontend that were made for the Euro "pedestrian safety" laws. took away that bug-eyed look and makes it look like the Mini face was stretched over a shoebox.
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MojoV8 10:25PM (12/23/2005)
A stretched Mini. Wouldn't that be then, a "Small"? I'm holding out for the 6 passenger "Medium."
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Robert 10:59PM (12/23/2005)
Maybe they could make it a lot bigger, give it more ground clearance, put a V8 in it, give it awd and call it an Explorer. Honestly though, I like it. The Traveler design makes the Mini less of a niche and into something more acceptable as an only vehicle.
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Stephan 12:19AM (1/04/2006)
I like the idea of a Mini with a usable backseat, still small but functional. Anyone know if the Traveller will be at the LA Auto Show?
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