Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show
Mini Traveller
Autoblogger Erin Mays got the following information and text on this MINI concept, which the company describes as a "coupe look without the b-pillar".
More text and pics after the jump.
The first Traveller launched in September of 1960 as the Austin Seven Countryman and the Morris Mini Traveller.
Traveller was designed with utility in mind -- space for your stuff and access to get to it.
Cargobox in the luggage compartment
Roof rack.
Sports utility box with the ski goggles and stuff in it.
The interior design, which is full of white leather and aluminum accents, is also characterized by "floating elements" -- free hovering dashboard with its "Center Speedo," revolving central dash with digital and analog display.
Front seats swivel toward the rear, and the back seats can fold-flat.
Other shots:
Cargobox in the luggage compartment
Roof rack.
Sports utility box with the ski goggles and stuff in it.
The interior design, which is full of white leather and aluminum accents, is also characterized by "floating elements" -- free hovering dashboard with its "Center Speedo," revolving central dash with digital and analog display.
Front seats swivel toward the rear, and the back seats can fold-flat.
Other shots:
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
seltzered 10:11PM (1/08/2006)
Cool Concept. I'll buy it if it has all-wheel-drive or part-time 4WD like SUVs do.
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geekmorgan 1:38PM (1/09/2006)
Thanks for circling the roof rack, I wouldn't've known where to look!
; )
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Lithous 4:01PM (1/09/2006)
Smart, very smart. Most companies spend millions of dollars on concept vehicles. BMW raided the JC Whitney catalog and a surf shop and called it a day. No wonder they are having record profits. The American consumer doesn't expect much from some companies.
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Mike Meisenheimer 1:08PM (1/20/2006)
I love this concept! They've kept it simple overall, which is part of what MINI is about, and it is more practical and functional than the smaller car we currently have. I for one am thrilled to not have another jelly-bean, cardboard box, or flat fuel cell concept - what a relief that they won't be betraying the original design principles (at least no more than they have to). I'm ready to buy one, but agree that the car must have at least part-time four wheel drive. An S variant would be nice, with available (FACTORY) JCW package.
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Chuck Cole 10:57AM (1/26/2006)
I have an 03 Cooper S and my next car will be a Mini, but it will be difficult to choose between the convertible and the Traveller now. Having been a Miniac for 39 years, I am happy to see that BMW has embraced the spirit of the Minis and not gone crazy making a BMW in Mini trim. The Traveller will be a hit if it has AWD and more legroom...which corresponds to a longer wheelbase. The standard Minis have the eyes of the ladies already, and the S has the men's eyes, so having the performance of the S is hardly necessary, but the options should be there for models from a grocery getter to an autocrosser.
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Johnny Vegas 3:48PM (9/14/2006)
I am ready to buy not one but two. I have twins that will Love these beauties. Both girls are going to look Great in this Mini-C. I am 6'5" and i don't know if i will ever be able to get into one of these but my daughters will probably never let me ride in it anyway.....they go-go-go and then still go. Very Awesome ride, good job Folks!!
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David 7:37PM (9/14/2006)
MINI adds some great additions but, hasn't changed the basic car. It's great to know I will be able to thrill Four riders taking the turns.
Kudos to both BMW and Mini.
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Veronica 4:50PM (11/01/2006)
WHY oh why must I wait for three years for this car to enter production??!!! Please rush it MINI people!! Veronica
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