Today, BMW which one stage owned Rover group and screwed up own Triumph and Riley brands.
It has been over a decade since Mini was re-made by BMW and there is always some demand of up-graded Mini….equal New Riley Elf.
So, I played with Photoshop here.
This is based on Mini Countryman which is station wagon of Mini. I removed quarter glass to make it 3 box style.
Well….I noticed how bulky the new mini is……it does not look as clean as original mini.
Originally, Mini was designed by Brithsh….but not anymore. Britain and German had been fighting since the history began and their cultures are quite different.
I don’t think German understand British beauty…..Look at New Bentley or RR !!
Anyway…go back to Riley Elf.
Original Elf was Mini + extended boot space. But this one is……Mini Countryman – Luggage space….this means this car is not as practical as Countryman.
If I think this way, maybe there is no reason to make it.
Or, in North America, 3 box sedans are more popular…..so, they could make for North American market….
Another problem is how many people remember “Riley”? This way, I will have to say negative things.
It is good to have big brother of Mini….but Ryley brand is a bit too old…so as Triumph.
Today, BMW is making many variation of Mini. This means they need something upgraded version and I am quite curious how they are going to do.
Westcoast Auto Design Studio 