Coupé/Roadster Offical: MINI Coupe Concept

[theSwitchback]

I had a go at mocking up the Roadster based on the sketch Scott put up earlier from Edmunds and the Coupe press images.

MINI Roadster Mock Up

Bit sketchy, but hopefully helps "see it".

I broke it. Little misunderstanding between flickr and me.

 

[Giannis]

So, this is it?

 

[jack]

i changed the roof design a little bit, it may be a little less controversial for some now

 

[Cashmere]

found a chop with a blacked out roof.

 

[NarutoRamen]

^^I'd probably go with that. The only thing hat is scaring me now is Paris Hilton getting her hands on this and making it pink. LOL

 

[jack]

speedster ? where are you ?

 

[Mr Robert]

found a chop with a blacked out roof.

That is just mean!

 

[theSwitchback]

Someone on anther forum asked for a teardrop light effect. It's far from perfect, but I stole the lights from the MINI Crossover Concept to mock these up:

 

[HighestOfHigh]

If I could paint that car all black and put give it a "teeth like" appearence for the grill....and get it for about $5,000 I would buy it.

 

[theSwitchback]

I think the $5,000 could prove a sticking point.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I think the $5,000 could prove a sticking point.

Lol...Honestly a car that small shouldn't be no more then $5,000 same goes for the SMART car. Maybe $6,000 if they have navigation.

 

[bmer]

Lol...Honestly a car that small shouldn't be no more then $5,000 same goes for the SMART car.

Try Tata Nano...

Producing a Mini with quality, comfort and safety levels that are expected from the brand together with a $5000 price is sheer contradiction in terms...

 

[martinbo]

Producing a Mini with quality, comfort and safety levels that are expected from the brand

Yes.

That and notwithstanding the fact that MINI is a prestige brand that demands premium pricing relative to the product offering.

 

[Mr Robert]

Yes.

That and notwithstanding the fact that MINI is a prestige brand that demands premium pricing relative to the product offering.

Agreed, the MINI is pricy, but it is not that pricy. The MINI Cooper S starts at $30,000 (SEK 216,000) here and I don't think that one sixth of the price is reasonable

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Agreed, the MINI is pricy, but it is not that pricy. The MINI Cooper S starts at $30,000 (SEK 216,000) here and I don't think that one sixth of the price is reasonable

$30,000 for that small car? You have got to be kidding me. The Germans have always overcharged for their cars. The S-class probably being the worst. Forgetting all that prestige, the material to make this car are probably under $10k (at the most $15k). I'm guess Mini must be prestige over in Europe because it isn't over here. It has as much "prestige" over here as the VW beetle. Probably a nice ride for a small car, but not worth as much as their charging.

 

[Mr Robert]

$30,000 for that small car? You have got to be kidding me. The Germans have always overcharged for their cars. The S-class probably being the worst. Forgetting all that prestige, the material to make this car are probably under $10k (at the most $15k). I'm guess Mini must be prestige over in Europe because it isn't over here. It has as much "prestige" over here as the VW beetle. Probably a nice ride for a small car, but not worth as much as their charging.

Prices for all cars are much higher here in Europe than they are in the US.

 

[martinbo]

Let's face it, in the global context the concept of prestige is vague. So any debate around whether MINI is seen as a prestige car in the US is moot.

Heck, in several US states the F-Series pickup is seen as a "prestige" vehicle.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Prices for all cars are much higher here in Europe than they are in the US.

Oh ok. I will have to check out the U.S. pricing then.

 

[Mr Robert]

Oh ok. I will have to check out the U.S. pricing then.

The basic MINI Cooper S is $ 22,000 with some equipment that we pay extra for.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

The basic MINI Cooper S is $ 22,000 with some equipment that we pay extra for.

Ok now that sounds much better. It's nothing against the Mini or anything. I just hate to see small cars cost so much. I feel the same way about the C-class too, so it's nothing against the Mini.