For exhibition in Detroit in January, BMW Group have prepared a new concept of Mini. It aims to shed some light on how the future will look like a compact SUV brand, expected to appear in the autumn of 2010th. Mini Beachcomber, was named as the vehicle was inspired by the model Moke, produced in the period 1964 1999. Characterized by the absence of doors and roof, and resembling a buggy. The concept still has a ceiling and doors, but are of cloth and placed very quickly, if necessary. Mini Beachcomber is quite functional, as the rear seats can be moved longitudinally, and the backrests to fold them, which is released in space for bulky luggage such as bikes, surfing and other accessories for sport and entertainment. Mini Beachcomber in drive is transmitted to all four wheels through the 4ALL, which are not yet known details. Alloy wheels are 17 inches in size, dressed in off-road tires.
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