We've seen it in cold weather testing, and now we've got video of the 2010 Mini Cooper Crossover lapping the Nurburgring. With only the BMW-PSA 1.6-liter turbo four motivating its poundage, we're guessing Mini engineers were sorting out the chassis tuning, rather than trying to chase down any Nissan GT-Rs.
The Mini Crossover is expected to show in final production form at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, with U.S. sales beginning in early 2010.
k55 says:
08:19 AM, 05/15/09
I suppose there will be some MINI enthusiasts who care about the Crossover.Not me. I would like MINI to bring out:
1) a 3/4 size 2 door mini MINI Cooper hatch with a 1275cc DOHC direct injected 4 cylinder --bare bones,performance oriented ,lower cost,lighter weight,higher MPG. No leather,sunroof,NAV,fancy AC or stereo. 13 or 14in wheels /tires.Keep cost down.
2) a CRX type 2 seat ,aerodynamic MINI based on the current Cooper/Cooper S chassis and mechanicals.