2011 MINI Crossman Concept: up close and personal

BMW’s MINI division chose the Paris Motor Show to unveil its “Crossover Concept,” a thinly-masked preview of the forthcoming Crossman utility vehicle that. Expected to share components with the forthcoming BMW X1, the Crossman will enter production a little over a year from now as a 2011 model Despite a strong family resemblance, the Crossman will actually ride on a unique platform. The new architecture was needed to accomodate the Crossman’s all-wheel drive system and higher ride height. As noted, the basic chassis and most components will be shared with the BMW X1, though the models won’t have any visual similarity. Compared to the standard Cooper, the Crossamn will ride just over 3 inches higher and will measure in at over four meters (157 inches). A 102.6 inch wheelbase and 72 inch width make the... [read full story]