The concept study that debuted at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and which was initially thought to base a smaller Mini hatchback before we learned than the BMW Group dropped those plans, has been updated to promote the company’s sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
So what’s new with the 2012 edition of the Mini Rocketman Concept? For starters, the updated model now wears the colors of the British national flag, the Union Jack, both inside and out.
The body of the 3.4-meter long model (about 300mm shorter than the Mini hatchback) is dominated by a dark blue finish with the front grille, roof surround and the outer rims of the alloy wheels accented in red. Matt Porcelain White paintwork is used for wheels, mirror caps, boot opener and surrounds for the radiator grille and headlights.
In addition, illuminated braces on the full-surface glass roof recreate the look of Britain’s Union Jack flag.
The same mix of colors can be found in the interior with new features including the stowage compartment on the center console that incorporates a basketball court with miniature players.
The refreshed 3+1-seater concept model will be on show in the BMW Group Pavilion located close to the Olympic and Paralympic Village during the Games this summer.
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