Next-gen Mini interior ditching familiar center speedo

A Reddit user has posted images of the 2015 F56 Mini Cooper, one each of the exterior and interior. As has been the case since the launch of the new Mini in 2001, the overall exterior shape underneath camouflage screams Mini, but insiders are still calling the coming F56 model "the most aggressively different new Mini yet." Inside, though, the two-door that defined premium hatchbacks has, according to its most devoted buyers, gone mainstream.

The giant ring atop the center console is there, but there's no longer a speedometer inside of it. Instead, in an integration that brings to mind words like "shoehorned," Mini designers have placed radio and telephone controls inside the bezel. According to the Mini experts at MotoringFile, the picture above is the base trimand one of four possible treatments – in the upper trims a larger screen for navigation takes up most of the space. The bezel itself is marked with mood lighting that supposedly "swirls around" when you start the car with the red toggle switch.

The speedo rests atop the steering column with a tachometer placed to its left. The BMW wheel pictured is just for the prototype – you can expect a familiar three-spoke Mini wheel when the car is revealed, and latest rumor is that the event will take place at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show.

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2013 Mini Paceman Unveiled

Mini has unveiled the production version of its Paceman. The 3-door car is based on the Countryman’s platform and measures 4,109mm in length. Typical Mini cues have gone into its styling as is evident from the upright front grille and chrome surround. Creating a ‘floating roof’ impression are the blacked out pillars . Rounding off things at the rear is an integrated spoiler and horizontal lights, a first for a Mini. Another first is the name plate at the back for a Mini, identifying it as a Paceman.

While the Paceman is a strict 4-seater, the company claims it is not low on space. Two individual chairs at the rear along with integrated arm rests are said to resemble a lounge. The boot space is pegged at 330 litres, which expands to 1080 litres with the rear seats folded down. Other changes from the regular Mini models include power windows switches which have been moved to the door trim panel and redesigned air vents.

The Paceman is offered with the choice of four 4-cylinder powertrains – two diesels and two petrols. A 220PS John Cooper Works Paceman is also available for order. Along with the sports suspension, Mini’s ALL4 system is available on the Cooper D, SD and Cooper S Paceman. Prices for the Mini Paceman range starts from Rs 15.56 lakh on-road in UK.

By Team Overdrive
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