Massive Mini targets family car market

[milanbenes]

Is this now the new 'Maxi'?

I'm looking forward to BMW revamping the Allegro and Marina next.

Milan.

[northernladuk]

The Fiat Panda 4x4 was a true mini 4x4 and that bombed to howls of laughter by everyone as well.

[Mich the Tester]

The Fiat Panda 4x4 was a true mini 4x4 and that bombed to howls of laughter by everyone as well.

It's always been quite popular in the Alps and Dolomites, where people, perhaps by necessity, have a slightly more practical attitude to these things.

[doodab]

The Fiat Panda 4x4 was a true mini 4x4 and that bombed to howls of laughter by everyone as well.

Except in Italy where it's incredibly popular in rural areas that get a bit of snow in winter.

[gingerjedi]

It's always been quite popular in the Alps and Dolomites, where people, perhaps by necessity, have a slightly more practical attitude to these things.

I expect it was the Chelsea tractor brigade who were laughing.

We hired a tiny little Subaru Justy 4x4 whilst visiting Gozo, that was a fantastic and capable little hatchback.

[Sysman]

Is this now the new 'Maxi'?

I'm looking forward to BMW revamping the Allegro and Marina next.

[Sysman]

I expect it was the Chelsea tractor brigade who were laughing.

You are undoubtedly right.

We hired a tiny little Subaru Justy 4x4 whilst visiting Gozo, that was a fantastic and capable little hatchback.

When I lived a hilly and snow prone area of Yorkshire I had a mate who swore by his little Justy. He could have afforded something bigger but preferred to spend his money on other things. Another mate lived down an unmade road and had a 4x4 Panda. Not glamourous but he had a couple of teenage daughters wanting to learn to drive and the insurance didn't cost him an arm and a leg.

[minestrone]

Just been for a test drive in one, well she drove and I got out half way through at a pub to watch the football.