2012 Mini Canyon

It should arrive in 2012 the Mini Canyon, which we show a first graphic reconstruction. The three-door version of the Mini Countryman All4 versions will be available in all-wheel drive, to compete directly with the Range Rover Evoque. In addition, the Mini Canyon will look very similar to the three-door hatchback, which will be the version with raised suspension. However, the shape of the roof will be pitched much, giving the car a sporty character.

In fact, the cabin will be configured according to the scheme 2 2, while the platform will be the same but with a wheelbase shortened Countryman. As for the engines, the Canyon will use the most powerful engines of the Mini range, including the 1.6 Turbo petrol engine with 211 hp and the JCW version 2.0d twin turbo 204 hp BMW source. Among other things, the Mini Canyon is a candidate to be the car that will be developed by Prodrive to join the WRC championship rally.

The Mini Canyon will be manufactured at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, where soon start production of Contryman. This is an obvious choice, since the production capacity of the Oxford English will be saturated with the entry into production of the Coupé and Roadster. In addition, the new Mini Moke – expected to be available for 2013 – could come from the Canyon and not just by Beachcomber Mini concept that anticipated some of the contents of the Countryman.