In a shocking turn of events, MINI corporate in Munich have released an official statement that based on the overwhelmingly negative response to the spied photos of the F56′s pre-production interior, they’re sending the MINI Design Team back to the drawing board. Way back, in fact. They’re sending them all the way back to 1958.... (visit MotoringFile for the full article) More...
I think its hilarious. Not as clever as Scopes new bacon mouthwash though. We see this ebb and flow with everything in life. Remember when neon leggings and members only jackets were cool? I don't but im sure someone here does haha. My point is, lets wait and see the whole package before we get too harsh. Am i a fan of the redesign dash? No, i enjoy my center speedo WAY too much, its what makes MINI a MINI. On the other hand, weren't some people griping about the R56 when it was released? Change is inevitable and it can be good or bad, vote with your wallets but I think deep down inside of us. The true MINI enthusiast will come out and if this is the direction the company is going then lets go!