Mini AWD... 2008!! :banana:

Post by **ElZorro** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:12 am

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/09/repo ... d-by-2008/

Following earlier rumors of an off-roading MINI Colorado, reports are surfacing that parent company BMW is preparing to offer all-wheel-drive on the full MINI range by 2008. The rumors stem from this week's edition of the German weekly Auto Motor und Sport, which stated that the upcoming stretched-out MINI Traveller/Clubman will be available with all-wheel drive, but that the feature would be extended to the entire Mini range – presumably including the hard-top, convertible and Clubman models – sometime in 2008.

The reports haven't been confirmed at this point, but the idea of an all-wheel-drive MINI is making us salivate already. All the more so if BMW were to enter the MINI in rally competitions. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Subaru Impreza WRX STi may be getting new duds, but with all-wheel-drive hatch as stylish as the MINI presents a compelling case.

Post by **ElZorro** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:13 am

It will be mine, yes, it will be mine...

WRXWagon2112 · Post by **WRXWagon2112** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:29 am

I know you've been lusting after this for a few years now (ever since the rumors started). But you realize that it'll be tough to carry the kids around in a Mini, right?

--Alan

Post by **ElZorro** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:37 am

WRXWagon2112 wrote:I know you've been lusting after this for a few years now (ever since the rumors started). But you realize that it'll be tough to carry the kids around in a Mini, right?

--Alan

Alan, you've heard about this recent invention called 'roof racks' right?

Katya4me · Post by **Katya4me** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:30 am

My mom's been talking about getting a Mini after she passes her CPA test later this year....

Post by **complacent** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:32 am

I think the concept is awesome...

BUT, You can fit two people and two bags of groceries in that thing. I'm also curious to see what they mean by "stretched out" Clubman model means.

*crosses fingers*

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:57 am

the original clubman was cool, hopefully this one will be too. considering how well they've done with the Mini so far I think it will be. the slightly longer wheel base should help with stability. the question on my mind: how much reliable, streetable power can the drive train put down?

moxnix · Post by **moxnix** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:57 am

complacent wrote:BUT, You can fit two people and two bags of groceries in that thing. I'm also curious to see what they mean by "stretched out" Clubman model means.

Something like this?

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/08/mini ... its-doors/

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:04 am

Mini Clubman [Traveler] test mule

Post by **Sabre** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:37 am

Very cool news. There is a guy here in Hernando (Dan) that comes to the NASIOC lunches every week with his Mini (He use to have a LGT). It's been very cool to hear about how he's been modding it. I wonder what the sticker price will be!

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:38 am

^^Yeah, the clubman w/ turbo and AWD...sounds good to me!

Post by **ElZorro** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:12 am

Sabre wrote:Very cool news. There is a guy here in Hernando (Dan) that comes to the NASIOC lunches every week with his Mini (He use to have a LGT). It's been very cool to hear about how he's been modding it. I wonder what the sticker price will be!

Saw Dan out in Leesburg the other day, pulled up behind me at a light and waved.

Post by **Sabre** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:28 pm

Cool

You have to start making it out to the Herndon meets more often Jason! They're forgetting what you look like!

Post by **ElZorro** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:44 pm

Sabre wrote:Cool You have to start making it out to the Herndon meets more often Jason! They're forgetting what you look like!

Maybe I will, next week is a possibility. Pick someplace good!!!

Post by **Sabre** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:29 pm

like?!?!?! Your input would be most welcome on NABISCO....

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:44 pm

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:48 pm

back on topic.

I'd totally drive an AWD mini. I've always sorta wanted one..