Revealed: Mini Crossover Concept car - Introduction

This is the Mini Crossover Concept car, which form the basis of a production car that will go on sale in 2010.

The baby 4x4, which will be unveiled at the Paris motor show next month, is four metres from stem to stern, making it the longest Mini yet.

It also has an extended 2.6-metre wheelbase and is almost 1.6 metres tall – way above the current hatchback and Clubman (estate) and the recently discontinued cabriolet.