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This will probably get a variety of reactions, but what does everyone think of the MINI crossover which is due to arrive here early next year? Aparantly there will be both a 2WD and a 4WD version.
WHEELS had a brief write up about it, and mentioned that it will go up against cars like our Tiguans etc.
Would love to hear your thoughts...
2018 Ralyee Green RS wagon. Fully optioned.
Previous vehicles:2015 Volvo V60 Polestar (my one detour from VW/Skoda!)
2013 Platin grey RS wagon / 2012 White Polo GTI / 2009 Black 125 Tiguan
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Mini is owned by BMW now so it will be priced similarly to the X1 but will also be as dull and feel cheap like the X1.
I don't think VW have anything to worry about and i am glad i have the tiguan instead of a bulbous lump with a mini badge on to score another 15-20k profit.
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It hideously UGLY...
But thats just my opinion
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It'll be like the dreadful looking Clubman, no one will buy them.
What about the new Mitsubishi (no guesses where their styling influences are from):
Or we may get lucky and be able to buy one of these even:
Then again what about the Peugeot?
Pity the're all the same basic vehicle.
At least the Tiguan is a VW - that's good enough for me.
Last edited by clip; 19-07-2010 at 08:54 PM.
Dubber
Goodness me, even MORE yuk!
GO THE TIGUAN!
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2011 Mountain Grey Metallic/Vienna Trim Tiguan 147TSI , 18 New York Alloys, RNS 510, Park Assist and RV Cam.
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Here's the review of it:
Similarly priced to the UK Tiguan but doesn't have the clearance of the Tig.
Plus you have less power on tap.
Also the interior (mainly the centre) looks like an alien spaceship, especially the speedo which wouldn't be safe here imho.
Last edited by team_v; 23-07-2010 at 06:46 AM.
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The Mini will be coming in at around $50K .... it will handle (on the road) better than the Tiguan and be quicker than stock TSIs. It will have less space and be pretty useless (even more than a Tig) offroad. Wouldn't buy 1 but there are people who would .....
The RVR is going to be the biggest threat to the Tiguan. It may likely come with the 2.0T EVO engine and will handle and go as well (if not better) than a Tiguan. Previous generations of the RVR's (mostly Japan only) were real flyers. Quality is where it will be let down. Wouldn't buy 1 but again there are people who would .....
Personally I think the upcoming Q3 will be the defining small SUV.
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Agree.Originally Posted by Sharkie
I couldn't wait another 2 years for a car though so i settled for the best at the time and couldn't be happier.
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Being a recent 05 Mini Cooper S owner I think the Clubman looks terrible and this next monstrosity won't do well at all. It's so ugly! They got it right in 02 up to the Clubman but I would never even consider one. Go buy an old big ass Migane if you want an ugly car... Yuk. Just my opinion of course.
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I'm thinking of getting the Renault Koleos for the wife (we're expecting first baby).
Did anyone compare the Tig with the Koleos?
I own a 147 (fully loaded) and it seems for the equiv (the Privilege model) it's almost $10K cheaper?
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