New MINI Five-Door Hatch Spotted
Photos of the new MINI five-door hatchback have surfaced. Known internally as the F55, the new MINI model is expected to take on the likes of the four-door Volkswagen Polo or Golf.
The name of the model has yet to be determined but is scheduled to debut in the fall of this year, which means it should be hitting dealerships in the U.S. by spring of 2015.
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The F55 MINI will use the new MINI’s F56 as its base but the British automaker will shorten the front doors while adding two small doors to make it a five-door hatch model. It is likely that the model will offer a three-person bench seat as standard, similar to what is found in the Countryman and Clubman in some markets.
As for its style, the front of the F55 will be nearly identical to the new MINI that debuted at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.
GALLERY: MINI F55 Five-Door Hatch
[Source: New MINI Club]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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