And here it is, the all new F56 MINI hatchback, pretty much 90% undisguised during what appears to be a photo shoot. We’ve seen plenty of the new MINI over the past few months, including a set that reveals the new interior missing the iconic centre speedometer, but nothing beats this set in terms of detail.
There are three different units of the F56 in this set, and two of them are Cooper S models, the green one with a panoramic glass roof and the yellow one with a solid roof. The red car looks like a Cooper, but though it is without a hood scoop, the hood still has a small bulge.
Like what we observed before in the previous spyshots, the F56 MINI Cooper has front end with a longer overhang. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is a design change driven somewhat by pedestrian crash test compliance. The new front end with the smaller rounder grille was first previewed on the MINI Rocketman Concept.
There’s word that the motor under the hood will lose a cylinder and be based on the 1.5 litre three-cylinder engine that we tested recently in a 1-Series, but installed in a transverse configuration of course, because of the MINI’s front wheel drive platform.
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Same soup, previously present it in a ceramic bowl, now in a glass bowl.
Mini cooper is overly commercialize, lose it British origin flavour.
In the past Mini introduce a facelift or new generation of cooper in a 5 to 10 years span.
The face is like ahh I’m a mad gay!
IMHO, the R53 look the best.
Cooper that from new is now five years old. I was holding as I loved the idea of the V3 engine. Pity the design department has let the side down. It’s horrendous and getting slated every mini site going. What is the idea behind those stupid huge rear lights? Do they drug test employees as who ever signed that of should be shown the door. So MINI has given it repeat loyal Customers a car that has no personality or desire to be a MINI. The over hand from the R56 squat mean front is laughable. MINI is going to turn round in five years and say remember when wee sold cars like hot cakes what happened. I’ll tell you why, you went less MINI Retro and pushed to far and lost customers to fiat, VW, Audi and dare I say it Vauxhall new Adam city car. Even this beats this. Who ordered an Ugly, soft looking MINI when we want Cute with a dash of meanness thrown in to remind us of the Racing heritage. So my options unless this comes over totally different in the flash is a late build R56, Audi A1 or Fiat 500 Arbath. Cheers MINI making the desirable – Not!!!!!
What..? V3 engine..? I surely ‘3 cylinder in’line’ not “V” engine system….
No Edit this is missing “I’m a huge MINI fan have been since I was a kid with the classics. I drive a R56” from the start
Is it me or does the front resemble a shocked face? Kind of remind me of the kid in Home Alone :p
Is it just me or the pictures look like die cast models?
At the time of typing, I can tell the first 3 comments kinda dislike the new styling. So I might be one of the few that actually welcome this new styling. They really did took the styling from the awesome Mini Rocketman concept from the past. The bigger grill and rear lamps actually makes the car look small, look mini, thou maybe the headlamps are too slanted.
But like all mini, the BIG question remains has it went on a diet. The Cooper hatch is still a great car, but the Current aggressive built up in its lineup has robbed its desirability and specialness. Quite a shame.
yes, i prefer this styling to the current stylimg as well. it won’t hurt if mini has a more chuckable and cute face. i think this is what attracted so many customers buying the 1st gen of new mini. it’s time.
Pedestrian crash tests ruin car design, period. Have we seen new cars with short overhangs and low-slung bodies?
the front looks like a japanese carp fish… either way, it’s still going to be loved by people, especially women, because it’s a mini…
Still the same shit year in year out. Poser gay car.
Want mini, go get the original mini. Save you lots of money and is more originale. All this bmw mini is for rich faggots.
I take it this is just a sad troll post, from someone who just is not a mini fan period. I was probably in a classic before you we’re even born! Classic mini are all well and great but you can’t compare it to a comfortable, solid MINI that does not rust away or need worked on every month for everyday use. The good thing is the BMW version kept the mark alive and gave the chance for people to experience one of the best cars for fun and driver enjoyment especially on country roads.
It is still a freaking gay car. Owner with small dick perhaps.
Are you an adult????? before anyone wastes time on your sad little post! People tend to reflect on there own discrepancies first when trying to insult so I wish you well on your search for a boyfriend ( it’s the modern times its fine) and I’m sure the size of your dick is not as small as you think. Obviously the one thing your envious is someone with maybe a Works mini or something that has shown your car up????? Surly to make such an immature comment although as I’ve said it come over as a Kid has replied.
Nope, if you drive a massive SUV with massive tires, then you realize mini car owners got the balls to own one.
Very unsightly front overhangs.
funny looking front grill
Boring.
it looks the same wtf
looks disgusting and very pricey. At over rm200k better buy other car