It turns out that new...
It turns out that new chief Carlos Ghosn was less than pleased when he viewed the rather bland pre-production Twingo II - which this week"s mag has sensationally scooped thanks to colleagues in France. And with none of the flair of the Zoé concept-influenced car we revealed in issue 885, an unhappy Ghosn has ordered a redesign before the model makes an appearance in showrooms in 2007.
The MINI Concept Tokyo...
The MINI Concept Tokyo is based on the Traveller, and shares that car"s estate roofline and vertically split twin rear doors. And, despite its practical configuration, there are plenty of sporty styling cues - including Cooper S-inspired twin tailpipes and an air intake on the bonnet. There is also an array of gadgets, including a pair of chairs and a table built into the roof, and a "Sports Utility Box" fitted over the open rear side windows. The luxurious cabin has studded leather seats with a floating design to give the impression of space.
Brass detailing is also meant to reflect the idea of the "travelling" Englishman at the beginning of the 21st century.