Mini officially announced plans for production of the bigger, more useful Mini Traveler, so it's no surprise that test mules are already on the road. Our latest spy shots give a good indication of just how much bigger this stretched Mini will be compared to the current Cooper. Looks like a pretty good size to us as long as there's an engine under the hood that's up to getting the extra weight around. Although the existence of these prototypes might seem to indicate an upcoming production date we've been told not to expect this new Mini until late 2007.
ateixeira says:
12:00 PM, 02/ 7/06
I dunno, a Mini is all about the small packaging. You make it big, and it sort of loses its charm, its purpose, even. 2 doors don't make it any more practical to me.
mgman says:
10:55 AM, 04/22/06
I have a 2000 Jetta (BOUGHT NEW)which is the best car I have ever owned and since the new Jetta is so ugly I will just have to wait for this streched Mini. Nothing else out there even comes close to making me want to sell my Jetta..........