AC states that one of the versions will stay true to the concept vehicle, first unveiled in Detroit earlier this year, while the second model will be a shorter three-door version which is being dubbed the Canyon Coupe...
The article also suggests that the Countryman's platform is being considered for the next generation of MINI Clubmans.
Sources at MINI have revealed some minor design changes to the original Beachcomber concept in the new drawings, with the most major being four proper doors being proposed to improve side impact resistance.
For the Canyon Coupe, it is suggested that it would be a three-door 'beach car', with four seats and possibly a permanent roof box to make up for the lack of boot space that a shortened platform would pose.
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