2010 Detroit Auto Show: Mini Beachcomber Concept
By Andrew C., 27 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Mini Beachcomber Concept
The Beachcomber Concept has just been unveiled by BMW AG's Mini unit at this year's Detroit Auto Show. With an open body, all-wheel drive, an elevated seating position and a rugged appearance, the Beachcomber has similarities with the Countryman crossover, which goes on sale in Europe this year and in the US in 2011. Magna Steyr will be building the car. Meanwhile, Mini executive Ian Robertson said the Mini Cooper Coupe and Roadster will start production two years from now.
Robertson, who is BMW board member in charge of sales and service, also said that these two models will double the number of models in the Mini portfolio within two years. Mini reportedly stays at the leading edge of the premium small-car segment by bringing new products and opening up new segments.The crossover is actually the first Mini with AWD, four doors and four full-sized seats.
The lease program for the Mini E electric car will be extended by six months. This program, which was launched last year, had initially been scheduled to run for only six months. By the end of the year, Mini is expected to have more than 100 US dealerships. Mini plans to add 17 more dealerships to the current 90 over several years.
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