MINI AT THE 2005 TOKYO MOTOR SHOW
At the Tokyo Motor Show MINI will present a concept car which is a modern interpretation of the MINI Traveller.
Munich. Forty-five years after the launch of the Mini Traveller in September 1960, MINI is proudly presenting the MINI Concept Tokyo at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, a design study taking up the basic philosophy of the "travelling" Englishman at the beginning of the 21st century under the motto "Go British" in contemporary style. And indeed - the appearance, style, and look of this Concept Car with numerous design details already lauded as genuine icons is typical of MINI all the way.
Numerous innovations both inside and outside are also characteristic of MINI design, for example wide-opening doors with parallelogram kinematics, a coupé-like look without a B-pillar, exclusive silver metallic paintwork and exquisite materials within the interior. So MINI Concept Tokyo bears reference to the classic traveller in every respect, also through its elegant Estate design, a symmetrically split double door at the rear, and split side windows at the back of the car.
Sporting Look.
The overall look of the car is firm, taut and muscular. The wheel arches, the shoulder line and powerdome, in turn, are striking and almost spectacular, the air intake on the engine compartment lid and the twin tailpipes both typical of the MINI Cooper S accentuating the car's sporting look. In its design, the MINI Concept Tokyo is a clear statement - the car has character, it looks powerful and elegant all in one, and, through its higher roof, it also accentuates its functional benefits.
