Autobild reports that Volkswagen is working on a small MINI Cooper fighter, but what’s interesting is the car will supposedly use a rear engine, rear wheel drive layout, much like Volkswagen’s own timeless classic collectible, the Volkswagen Beetle. The Beetle’s new incarnation – the Volkswagen New Beetle – has departed from the classic’s RR layout, instead putting everything at the front.
This foray into a niche market of economical but fun and sporty cars could be Volkswagen’s attempt to tap into it’s full potential, which has not been realized, according to Volkswagen’s new CEO Martin Winterkorn.
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aygo fighter, not mini,..
This might be reminiscient of the Mitsubishi iCar. Small package rear engined-rear wheel drive. Nice i like the idea of a pocket beetle, or even better, a pocket 911 for the masses.
pretty good looking little car, fresh design i would say though it remind me of a merc… (¤_¤!)
u never know,by the time its manufactured,it wil be in tanjung malim!
this is sure is something from the people's car, though it does resemble a merc at first glimspe..
i think this is a nice move… wonder this shape and size can use for drifting… hmm…
oOO got side grills, i like.
oooh… welcome the spiritual successor to the Beetle
mini sports car!!
Rear engine, but trust me they'll dial in bloody too much understeer into it.
oooh manufacture this in Tanjung Malim and sell it at RM46k. wooohoo ~
prefer a retro look, i bet its more interesting,
AA…??? is it A Class ….
though its looks taller, that wide axle should helps stability, and tackle corner smoothly! IMHO, interior space should larger than mini !
Looks good but I still prefer the Mitsubishi i because it has turbo!
quite good I love it, small and rear engine are volkswagen mark
I am sure it will have frequent needs for repairs, it's a VW.