Mini Beachcomber - a real offroad concept car

Submitted by Robert on 20 January 2012 - 6:19am

4WD vehicles

Yes, it’s another concept car. But this time, I do like it.

So what makes this one different? Simple, it looks like it’s got some decent offroadability. While tyres can be easily changed, if an “offroad” concept car wears road rubber that’s an indication that the design team aren’t really thinking offroad. But have a look the boots on this Mini Beachcomber – there’s a nice deep tread pattern. Even better, the tyres aren’t low-profile, and they’re relatively tall and narrow, all good for offroading.

Then there’s the location of the spare. First of all, it’s actually got one and secondly, it’s where it should be, easily accessible.

Finally, there don’t appear to be any silly plastic guards anywhere under or around the bodywork.

Overall, the Mini Beachcomber looks ready to roll. Sure, it’s no touring car, but it’s not meant to be, not the like DC100 which should be a tourer but actually isn’t. It looks like it’d be as fun an offroader as you’ll find short of an actual sand buggy so well done to the Mini team and let’s see that thing in production!