2013 MINI Spy Shots

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  1. Nathan

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    #1 Nathan, Nov 3, 2011
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    Carbuzz posted a few spy shots of the upcoming 2012 MINI. Based on the new UKL1 platform to be shared with BMW in both FWD and AWD variants. According to the photographers and their sources, these prototypes seen in the photos are wearing the dashboard from the last generation BMW 1-Series. The new 2013 MINI will get the usual MINI center mounted dials in the center.This will also mark the first time that we will see a 3-cylinder engine in one of these MINIs, along the usual 4-cylinder lineup. The 3-cylinder has already been equipped on the BMW 3-Series, known as the 316i.

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    #2 minimark, Nov 3, 2011
    Is it just the camo or does it look a bit longer, especially the front?
     
  3. Redbeard

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    #3 Redbeard, Nov 3, 2011
    I think it's the effect of the camo against the non-camo glass.

    However, do you see the seam behind the door? Third swinging door (ala Clubman/Saturn Ion)?
     
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    #4 minimark, Nov 3, 2011
    Yep noticed that too....

    Read: More weight.
     
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    #5 Nathan, Nov 3, 2011
    Or is that seam there just a black tape line to throw off the visual?
     
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    #6 Metalman, Nov 3, 2011
    I like the "JustaS" rear bumper. One bumper for both worlds.....:p
     
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    #7 minimark, Nov 3, 2011
    Looking at it closer, you may be right. Might just be an optical decoy...
     
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    #9 N2MINI, Nov 3, 2011
    WHat's up with the headlights and taillights... Hope they did that just to make it street legal...
     
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    #10 Crashton, Nov 3, 2011
    That's one ugly mule. I'm sure the final product will be better. :fingerscrossed:
     
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    #11 N2MINI, Nov 4, 2011
    fingers crossed!!!
     
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    #12 Justa Jim, Nov 4, 2011
    If it will be the same size as the R56, the additional doors will only allow you to "put stuff" on the rear seat more easily, but not people. :D

    Jim
     
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    #13 agranger, Nov 4, 2011
    One more reason to love having an R53! :D
     
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    #14 minimark, Nov 4, 2011
    ^ ;)
     
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    #15 Justa Jim, Nov 4, 2011
    Why? Do people fit in the back of them? :D

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    #16 Crashton, Nov 4, 2011
    Yes, very little people. Babs fits fine, Chuck does not.
     
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    #17 Jafar, Nov 5, 2011
    My 8 yr old daughters fit in the back just fine!
     
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    #18 Zapski, Nov 5, 2011
    I can only get one tiny person in the back of my R56, but then I'm six foot three, and am using one back seat for myself ;)
     
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    #19 SNEEEZY - Erika, Nov 5, 2011
    Definitely not liking what appears to be the turn signals positioned above the headlights.
     
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    #20 MinixB, Nov 9, 2011
    It looks different but that might be the camo. I might be holding on to my R56 longer....
     
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