MINI Crossman SUV CGI

Spy shots of an unmistakably MINI adaptation have been floating around the web for some time now, indicating MINI are planning to eventually release an SUV based on its successful Cooper model.

This would unfortunately not mark the first occasion that MINI has derived its design for a new model almost entirely from the Cooper with the questionable MINI Clubman making its debut late last year.

The Crossman, as interpreted by our CGI, seemingly retains the proportions of the Cooper, adapting them to suit an SUV model with arguable success.

Expect official details to emerge in 2009 with potential sales to begin in 2010.

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2011 MINI Crossman Spy Shots

MINI enthusiasts have a whole new reason to get excited, now that the name of the company's upcoming crossover has been released: Crossman.

The Crossman was previously referred to internally as the "Colorado" and will bring the MINI brand firmly into new territory. 2011 MINI Crossman is expected to ride higher than current models, and have all-wheel drive, making it a new option for weekend off-roaders. With these new capabilities, MINI plans to expand their customer base to include those young men who want something a little more "masculine" than the current MINI offerings.

The Crossman will be the first MINI to be assembled outside the U.K. Austrian manufacturer Magna Steyr will build the car, which is scheduled for release during the 2010 calendar year.

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