MINI has recently reveal their Rocketman concept at 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

It received a positive reaction which raised hopes that eventually could reach production. Now it appears to have failed to hit those expectations, a report has claimed that the model will be submitted to the scrapheap concept development plan has been canceled.

MINI reveals Rocketman concept Gallery:

The short platform of the MINI Rocketman had a wheelbase of just 3050mm and a length of 3419mm, this is 304mm shorter than the regular three-door MINI hatch. It created so many development problems in the areas of handling, stability and crash performance that it would require a huge expense if the project were to go forward.

The Rocketman concept is known internally as the MINImini or MINI City and should have returned the brand to its core values. Larger vehicles such as the Countryman and Clubman don’t really follow what the MINI brand is all about.

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