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Thanks for the pics. Helped me get a good visual. The thing that the Mini had when brought back to life in 2202 was styling that was unmatched by any other manufacturer. At least in US. Not to argue the merits, but it did not look like any other car out there. I can not say the same for that Audi.

 

And it still stands out today. You're not going to confuse it for a Volvo or anything

 

You think their engine choice will have chain driven cam/cam's?
My buddy's Audi cam belt crapped out, what a pain in the butt to fix not to mention the cost of parts.

If they could hold the car weight down to 20% less than a MINI make it 4wd on the fly with 30% more HP, maybe just maybe.

 

I imagine that it will be very tempting to some potential MINI buyers if the mini Audi comes with the Quattro option. Pricey, yes, but tempting.

I just bought a MINI in the last month, after my Audi allroad nearly put me in the poorhouse. One of the cars that I seriously considered along with the MINI was the A3 because I was still partial to the Quattro.

In the end, my horrendous Audi experience pushed me to try something completely new (I'd been an Audi/VW driver exclusively for nearly 25 years). Very, very happy with my MINI, and surprised that anything could lure me away so completely.

Best of luck to Audi in their pursuit of MINI, nonetheless

 

Just not quirky or funky enough!

Lets hope it pushes Mini to improve its cars.

 

Less weight more displacement, yeah!

 

I know in Europe Audi is a full line automaker but if they're going to try and overtake BMW and Mercedes in the US they should probably focus on keeping market status up and leave the fun, hot hatches to VW. Where's my Polo GTi?
And if Audi does bring this to the US it will be more of a threat to the Volvo C30 than the MINI.

 

Wow, that looks an awful lot like a Subaru to me.
Don't see MINI lovers wanting that. We are our own "unique" breed :rolleyes5:

 

You'd be surprised...

not all Mini buyers buy for the same reasons. I welcome the Audi to the fight, and hope that they make a good car. The 4 door will probably be very, very competitive (smaller, maybe cheaper) than the R60. I've seen photos of a three door as well.

The more the marrier!

Matt