–Aadishwar Singh
Remember that green Mini with a black bonnet, a sofa for a diving seat and rooftop view of the traffic. No nonsense auto-locking system or a crippling key-less entry. This simplistic approach of Mr Bean, in tweaking his mobility module is exactly the kind of relationship we need to have with our four wheeled cronies.
Going by the number of times we see a Mini on the big screen it wouldn’t be wrong to say that the film makers have a special inclination towards this miniature rocket. It’s like a pet dog that is prohibited from entering your favourite restaurant, but given an option, it’ll walk right up to the entrance.
Undoubtedly MINI has had a good share of attention owing to its aesthetics and utility that appealed to masses. The performance versions of the MINI range was a result of their partnership with John Cooper who was a racing legend of his time. Now, known as MINI Cooper the new fleet of cars on their display weren’t just pretty and small, but full of power with all dynamic behavioural lines meeting at the desired conjunction.
Cooper S 3-Door is currently the flag bearer of MINI Cooper while the Clubman estate, the Countryman crossover and the latest addition the Paceman provide good options to the non-conventional buyers. It’s a brand, focused on the niche that they have themselves created, which is to provide a quality luxury product which looks admiringly practical on the outside and gives a posh feel on the inside. It is a hatchback, but don’t confuse it with a hatchback that a middle-class family, living in London would buy, it’s more of a driver’s paradise.
Fun fact: a total of 6 MINIs were used in the 15 episode sitcom series, Mr Bean. At the end of the first episode itself Mr Bean crashes the car, and this repeats in a number of other episodes, but the love of Mr Bean’s life always returned with a new registration plate. The emotional connection he had with his car alongside his generally disconnected nature tells us all we need to know about the easy-to-love Mr Bean’s MINI.
Remember that green Mini with a black bonnet, a sofa for a diving seat and rooftop view of the traffic. No nonsense auto-locking system or a crippling key-less entry. This simplistic approach of Mr Bean, in tweaking his mobility module is exactly the kind of relationship we need to have with our four wheeled cronies.
Going by the number of times we see a Mini on the big screen it wouldn’t be wrong to say that the film makers have a special inclination towards this miniature rocket. It’s like a pet dog that is prohibited from entering your favourite restaurant, but given an option, it’ll walk right up to the entrance.
Undoubtedly MINI has had a good share of attention owing to its aesthetics and utility that appealed to masses. The performance versions of the MINI range was a result of their partnership with John Cooper who was a racing legend of his time. Now, known as MINI Cooper the new fleet of cars on their display weren’t just pretty and small, but full of power with all dynamic behavioural lines meeting at the desired conjunction.
Cooper S 3-Door is currently the flag bearer of MINI Cooper while the Clubman estate, the Countryman crossover and the latest addition the Paceman provide good options to the non-conventional buyers. It’s a brand, focused on the niche that they have themselves created, which is to provide a quality luxury product which looks admiringly practical on the outside and gives a posh feel on the inside. It is a hatchback, but don’t confuse it with a hatchback that a middle-class family, living in London would buy, it’s more of a driver’s paradise.
Fun fact: a total of 6 MINIs were used in the 15 episode sitcom series, Mr Bean. At the end of the first episode itself Mr Bean crashes the car, and this repeats in a number of other episodes, but the love of Mr Bean’s life always returned with a new registration plate. The emotional connection he had with his car alongside his generally disconnected nature tells us all we need to know about the easy-to-love Mr Bean’s MINI.
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