Has the Mini Rocketman concept really burned up like a fuse up there alone? Don't count it as grounded just yet, because while the last we heard BMW had canned the idea of producing the miniest of neo-Minis, it has given the original concept car a new lease on life. As part of its partnership with the 2012 London Olympics, Mini has retrofitted the smaller-than-a-Cooper concept with a theme that celebratres both the games and the country hosting them. The red, white and blue of the Union Jack replaces the cold gray tones of the original, with the flag motif recreated out of the illuminated braces that support the glass roof. Carbon fiber still abounds, with white panels inside bearing the sites and years of previous Olympic games. All in all, it's a rather stunning reimagination of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show concept, but only raises more questions in our minds as to whether the decision to axe the Rocketman's production possibilities isn't due for a rethink. From autoblog I don't know folks, while I like the idea of a smaller nimbler MINI, the last time I saw a mouth like that it had a hook in it!
Actually its starting to grow on me. But there's something about that front grille that reminds me of an awkward teen wearing braces
Keep in mind it is still a concept... If it does go into production I am sure there will be a fair amount of refinement. I mean look at the Countryman concept picture: I personally think it has a lot going for it and I would love to see a smaller version come into production.
Is the design perfect? Nope... but I like the idea of an even smaller, simpler MINI. If they build it and it drives like a MINI [Hardtop], I will buy one.