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New Mini crossover won’t be called ‘Crossman’

 
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2008 mini crossover concept live paris 019

No Mini will be longer than 4.1m – the exact length of the Crossover Concept

No Mini will be longer than 4.1m – the exact length of the Crossover Concept

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Mini recently revealed a concept version of its upcoming crossover model at the Paris Motor Show but didn’t go so far as to give it a name. Until now most sources, including this one, reported that Mini’s new crossover will be called the ‘Crossman,’ however the carmaker’s global sales and marketing chief Ian Robertson has now confirmed the new model will go by a different name.

Speaking with Australia’s GoAuto, Robertson said “I can assure you it won’t be known by that name.”

When asked if the vehicle could be called the ‘Maxi’ – a name used by British Leyland for a five-door hatch that shared a number of features with a Mini project from the late 1960s – Robertson neither confirmed nor denied the name. He did, however, reveal that a FWD ‘Estate’ version of the new crossover will follow the AWD model, which is scheduled to appear sometime in 2011.

Production of the new Mini crossover will likely be outsourced to independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr, which is expected to build up to 80,000 units per year.
2008 Mini Crossover Concept at the Paris Motor Show

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  1. By Gus Posted: 5/27/2008 10:47am PDT

    Looks like a Mini that's about to hurl chunks... :)

    It looks ok, I guess, but I wouldn't call it an SUV, but I guess everything is an SUV these days.
     
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  2. By HECTOR Posted: 5/27/2008 7:02pm PDT

    There's a word that many car manufacturers (certainly BMW is one of them) should learn and remember:

    ENOUGH.
     
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  3. By Wizards Lore Posted: 5/27/2008 8:25pm PDT

    why ENOUGH when they know they will turn a profit...i dont approve of market saturation but they are coverign every signle niche now..german global domination on an automotive scale !
     
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  4. By Baltasar Posted: 5/28/2008 8:48am PDT

    It Is good!
     
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  5. By Stephen Posted: 5/28/2008 11:37pm PDT

    Isnt this defeating the purpose?!
     
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  6. By bambam Posted: 7/2/2008 9:38am PDT

    Doh! I thought it was a hot rod or a tuners car of the new mini.
    Shouldn't we just change the mini name to BIGGY. Oh wait should there be a mini brand instead.
    Bad timing anywhere in the world, tell me when I'm wrong after the car is release.
    It can't compete.
     
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  7. By Roy Posted: 7/2/2008 12:49pm PDT

    The body is the same size as the regular Mini. This is just like one of those Volvo or Subaru specials where they jack up the suspension (and the price) to give the driver an improved view of the road. Perhaps this will be the successful introduction of the Little Utility Vehicle (LUV) to the US... although I wouldn't buy one!
     
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  8. By Dcars Posted: 7/2/2008 5:03pm PDT

    Looks good but I wouldn't call it an SUV. Its a station wagon.
     
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  9. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 10/11/2008 1:08pm PDT

    Give it a diesel for America
     
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  10. By Astrotraveler Posted: 2/17/2010 10:21am PST

    It really depends. If it has 7" of ground clearance, a AWD system capable of tackling Category 1 through 3 or 4 (out of 10) off road trails, and gets substantially better gas mileage than other capable (read Subaru mostly) cross-overs, I can see a market for it. The diminutive size would be a riot on tight trails - you could avoid desert pinstripes where others suffer paint-to-ocotillo contact.
    If, however, it's a Rav4 or CR-V that's simple been left in the dryer a bit too long, it'll be a waste of sheet metal and gears.
     
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