MINI Beachcomber Concept

amit V8 · 17th December 2009, 19:58

The concept is described as a radically open body four-seater based on principals of the 1960s. Ideal for cruising through town, up mountain passes or breezing along the beach, the Beachcomber, just like the Mini Moke, combines the toughness of an off-road vehicle with the convenience of a minicar.

Measuring just over 13 feet in length, the Beachcomber comes with Mini’s ALL4 all-wheel drive system and reinforced A- and D-pillars for protection in the case of a rollover. Lightweight technology also helps to lower the vehicle’s centre of gravity.
Inside, the vehicle comes with a central speedo finished in the typical Mini design, numerous loudspeakers as well as special instruments for offroad motoring such as a liquid-sprung compass. The trim surfaces in the cockpit are finished in magnetic paint also used for the first time to create a special touch of flowing liquidity. Single seats with adjustable backrests are fitted at the rear and up top is a soft roof that comes off the body completely.

more here-motorauthority.com

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hillram · 17th December 2009, 21:42

Wonderful Concept from Mini.

Nitin · 17th December 2009, 22:21

This does have some good stuff, but it also has a weird look without the doors!And the spare wheel cover is hideous!!

Jayabusa · 17th December 2009, 22:46

Might be a good ride but the front grille is ghastly and the rear wheel cover makes it look like a school-going girl carrying a schoolbag.

Cyrus43 · 17th December 2009, 23:51

YUCK YUCK YUCK!! TAKE IT WAY!!! Argh, Im going blind!! Had BMW gone MAD??

S350L-E240 · 18th December 2009, 09:34

This is quite close to the production car due in 2010. Nice! A Baby Suv.

Sudan_NFS · 18th December 2009, 15:11

so this seems to be a perfect baby suv and I wish they at least change the back wheel cover of the vehicle and give doors to this car ,may be single wing door like SLS .

SamtheLeo · 18th December 2009, 15:23

After I see all these threads, i wonder, what wrong we have comitted that these cars are not supposed be enjoyed in here in India!!!

BTW any ideas on price tag, looks very tempting though.

Aarman_008 · 18th December 2009, 23:22

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Originally Posted by SamtheLeo

After I see all these threads, i wonder, what wrong we have comitted that these cars are not supposed be enjoyed in here in India!!!

BTW any ideas on price tag, looks very tempting though.

May be they thought it will not have many takers in India. Moreover such Open SUVs cannot be used in City. Especially in Chennai

Even I am curious to know the Price Tag.

S350L-E240 · 19th December 2009, 00:37

This will be around 20K Euros +/- 10% and about the doors I think I read somewhere they were thinking of suicide doors like the Rolls Royce. I don't know if that is being done finally but that was on option I remember reading about in the other forum some time back or else they could also have a nice long door? Can't wait to see this on the roads and honestly this would be a perfect entry for MINI into India.

Axe77 · 19th December 2009, 11:16

Slightly OT but does anyone know if BMW plans to launch the regular Mini Cooper in India any time soon? Given that the Beetle and F. 500 are both available the Mini should not be far behind

Latheesh · 19th December 2009, 12:01

Please do not even think of launching it, this looks horrible

suhaas307 · 19th December 2009, 15:14

Now that looks like fun!

Quite horrible to look at but fun nevertheless!

amit V8 · 19th December 2009, 20:40

i really want this here in production version though. because the grille and the wheel cover is stupid along with some other parts.

17th December 2009, 19:58	#1
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	MINI Beachcomber Concept The concept is described as a radically open body four-seater based on principals of the 1960s. Ideal for cruising through town, up mountain passes or breezing along the beach, the Beachcomber, just like the Mini Moke, combines the toughness of an off-road vehicle with the convenience of a minicar. Measuring just over 13 feet in length, the Beachcomber comes with Mini’s ALL4 all-wheel drive system and reinforced A- and D-pillars for protection in the case of a rollover. Lightweight technology also helps to lower the vehicle’s centre of gravity. Inside, the vehicle comes with a central speedo finished in the typical Mini design, numerous loudspeakers as well as special instruments for offroad motoring such as a liquid-sprung compass. The trim surfaces in the cockpit are finished in magnetic paint also used for the first time to create a special touch of flowing liquidity. Single seats with adjustable backrests are fitted at the rear and up top is a soft roof that comes off the body completely. more here-motorauthority.com
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17th December 2009, 21:42	#2
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Wonderful Concept from Mini.
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17th December 2009, 22:21	#3
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	This does have some good stuff, but it also has a weird look without the doors!And the spare wheel cover is hideous!!
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17th December 2009, 22:46	#4
Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,448 Thanked: 69 Times	Might be a good ride but the front grille is ghastly and the rear wheel cover makes it look like a school-going girl carrying a schoolbag.
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17th December 2009, 23:51	#5
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 222 Times View My Garage	YUCK YUCK YUCK!! TAKE IT WAY!!! Argh, Im going blind!! Had BMW gone MAD??
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18th December 2009, 09:34	#6
S350L-E240 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,416 Thanked: 394 Times	This is quite close to the production car due in 2010. Nice! A Baby Suv.
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18th December 2009, 15:11	#7
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	so this seems to be a perfect baby suv and I wish they at least change the back wheel cover of the vehicle and give doors to this car ,may be single wing door like SLS .
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18th December 2009, 15:23	#8
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	After I see all these threads, i wonder, what wrong we have comitted that these cars are not supposed be enjoyed in here in India!!! BTW any ideas on price tag, looks very tempting though.
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19th December 2009, 00:37	#10
S350L-E240 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,416 Thanked: 394 Times	This will be around 20K Euros +/- 10% and about the doors I think I read somewhere they were thinking of suicide doors like the Rolls Royce. I don't know if that is being done finally but that was on option I remember reading about in the other forum some time back or else they could also have a nice long door? Can't wait to see this on the roads and honestly this would be a perfect entry for MINI into India.
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19th December 2009, 11:16	#11
Axe77 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,678 Thanked: 22,822 Times	Slightly OT but does anyone know if BMW plans to launch the regular Mini Cooper in India any time soon? Given that the Beetle and F. 500 are both available the Mini should not be far behind
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19th December 2009, 12:01	#12
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,279 Thanked: 10,243 Times	Please do not even think of launching it, this looks horrible Last edited by Latheesh : 19th December 2009 at 12:02.
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19th December 2009, 15:14	#13
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,903 Thanked: 12,970 Times	Now that looks like fun! Quite horrible to look at but fun nevertheless!
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19th December 2009, 20:40	#14
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	i really want this here in production version though. because the grille and the wheel cover is stupid along with some other parts.
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