May 30, 201213 yr William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 30, 2012 The MINI Cooper in the U.S. has gotten one consistent complaint since its launch in 2002; its too small and and not very practical. MINI however has a plan to rectify this complaint. According to Motoring File, the brand is working a five-door variant, codenamed F55, to appear sometime after the revamped three-door model bows in early 2013. The five-door is aimed at the U.S. and European markets. The five-door will have the back doors hinged on the B-Pillar and extend over the rear wheel arches and all the way to the gas cap. The addition of the two-doors will add two inches of rear legroom. To avoid the five-door looking like an awkward long-wheelbase MINI hatch, designers will implement a sleeker C-pillar that will give it a more rakish profile. Source: Motoring File View full article
May 30, 201213 yr Some things you just should not mess with. Yea, I know I am not a mini customer and will never be, but for smaller people, the mini is a perfect fit and they should not attempt to stretch a mini to fit bigger people. Small car for small people. Live well enough alone.
May 30, 201213 yr They are trying to become a full line automaker. As a current MINI owner (picked it up yesterday) I'm starting to see some wisdom in the Countryman SUV thing. They are selling a boat load of them around here and people seem to love them.... We'll see what the five door brings...
May 30, 201213 yr Author Some things you just should not mess with. Yea, I know I am not a mini customer and will never be, but for smaller people, the mini is a perfect fit and they should not attempt to stretch a mini to fit bigger people. Small car for small people. Live well enough alone. I don't believe they're go to stretch it out much.. Maybe add a couple of inches here.. Besides, if you want a stretched Mini.. You either get a Countryman or the Clubman
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