New Mini Countryman version MPV

The British site Autocar has been published new pictures and new rumors about the next version of the Mini Countryman , which reveal the plans for the expansion of BMW's third-generation Mini models in addition to the seven existing today.

In anticipation there would be a new family MPV , codenamed Spacebox within the company. This move would allow the Countryman to become more SUV than minivan family as sister car of the second generation of the BMW X1.

There are rumors that the current Countryman could be replaced by two new models, since the current Countryman is just a cross between an SUV and a minivan. It therefore seems that the next generation of Countryman can be much more similar to the X1 and he will be 15 inches longer than the Mini.

The new Spacebox should instead be a family car more practical rather than simply a variant of the biggest classic Mini hatchback. With the new generation should also see the Clubman become a sports sedan, while the rear doors that open cabinet.


Towards the end of this year will begin producing the BMW Mini and the new platform based on front-wheel drive UKL. Will have two different configurations of steps, two different track widths and heights for the seats also will be optional all-wheel drive. The first model to use the new platform will be the new Mini, followed by the next BMW 1 Series front-wheel drive.

These spy pictures confirm to us the wide track and the slightly longer wheelbase than the Countryman today.

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