The debut of the Mini Crossover may occur at the next Detroit Auto Show, scheduled in January 2o10. The new model, the internal code R60, has been repeatedly announced, but its presentation was far slipped for several reasons: to Frankfurt, for example, has preferred to give space to the concept coupe and roadster.
The crossover, which should be called the Countryman, will be equipped with four-wheel drive and a body that derives in part from the Clubman, so as to characterize it as a specific model: the appearance was anticipated at the Paris motor show 2008 by the Crossover Concept. Will be produced by Steyr plant in Austria, although recent statements by the BMW group seem to indicate a willingness to suspend relations with the group Magna International after the successful acquisition of Opel. The alternative is to Regensburg, the German plant where it will be soon transferred part of the production Mini.