Love this Mini - Detroit 2010: Mini Beachcomber Concept leaves the doors behind

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Jan 11, 2010 | 10:52 PM

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Love this Mini - Detroit 2010: Mini Beachcomber Concept leaves the doors behind

Autoblog.com reporting from the Detriot Auto Show:
"The roof, too. That's right folks, Mini rolled out a concept of a concept. The Beachcomber (see above) is based on the Mini Crossover. However, the Crossover is no longer just a concept, as it will be making its way to production soon. And it's not alone, as Mini has also green lit the Coupe and Roadster. All three will be produced at Mini's Oxford, UK plant.

Speaking of Mini, their sales were down six percent last year. Or should we say only six percent, as 2009 basically sucked as far as car sales go. In the U.S., however, Mini sales were down 16 percent, but the segment (small premium cars) was off a disheartening 40 percent. Nevertheless, the U.S. remains Mini's largest market with currently 90 dealers and the brand is looking to increase that number with an additional 17 dealers over the next 18 months."

Jan 11, 2010 | 10:55 PM

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I actually kinda like it...the nose is a little funny, but looks pretty good.

Jan 11, 2010 | 11:10 PM

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Weirdly I like it. Not very practical for anything but warm weather climate without any rain. Would be a fun extra car for sunny weekends headed to the lake or beach.