Spied: Mystery MINI mule
January 10
Spy photographers spotted an unknown MINI mule on the back of a BMW transport earlier today. While its no mystery that MINI is expanding its lineup, the model this mule represents is. Whatever the mule is, it’s sporting a MINI front clip, taillights and overall MINI proportions.
According to our sources, the mule could be for the MINI Moke — basically an off-road version on the upcoming Crossman SUV. Rumor has it that the Moke model could also be spun into a pickup truck body style.
Two other possibilities for the mule include a retractable hardtop convertible, or another convertible model — dubbed the speedster — that would be a bit more stripped-down take on the sporting roadster.
What ever the mule turns out to be, it’s just more proof that BMW will continue to expand its MINI brand in the coming years.
I remember reading somewhere, hate to burst your bubble, that MINI will never make a retractable hardtop model. they seem attached to the whole idea of partially opening the convertible top so simulate a sunroof, and that isn’t properly done with a retractable hardtop. i’m saddened by it, yes, but my mini has a sunroof and i must admit it’s an amazing feature.
By: Dave on June 23, 2008
at 2:40 am