# Holey Off-Road Autos The New MINI Cooper Beachcomber With Removable Doors and Roof By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cooper-beachcomber References: [diseno-art](http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/mini_beachcomber.html) & [mini](http://www.mini.ca/) The MINI Cooper Beachcomber is a concept [off-road vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-grande-panda-4x4-concept) that is set for production in 2010. This 4x4 model will join the standard MINI, the MINI Traveller and the MINI Coupe as models offered by the [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV)-owned auto manufacturer. The new MINI Cooper Beachcomber was inspired by the ‘60s era Mini Moke. This is the perfect all-terrain vehicle for sun worshipers as the [doors and roof are removable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-cabriolet). Click through the gallery to see more of the MINI Beachcomber concept. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Off-road Adventure:** The trend of off-road adventure vehicles with removable doors and roofs presents an opportunity for companies to design new models that cater to adventurous customers. - **Retro Design:** The trend of utilizing retro designs in modern vehicles, such as the MINI Cooper Beachcomber, creates opportunities for car manufacturers to attract customers looking for a unique and nostalgic driving experience. - **Customizability:** The trend of customizable off-road vehicles presents an opportunity for companies to offer customers various options to make their vehicles more personalized. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can take advantage of the trend of off-road adventure vehicles with removable features by designing and producing new models. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of off-road adventure vehicles by offering tours and experiences that cater to adventurous customers. - **Automotive Accessories Industry:** The automotive accessories industry can benefit from the trend of customizable off-road vehicles by offering various add-ons and upgrades for customers to personalize their vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surf and Track Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-and-deus-ex-machin.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md) - [Ruggedly Sculpted EV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-countryman-e.md) - [Reimagined Compact EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-ev.md) - [All-Electric Tiny Crossover Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-aceman.md) - [Compact Off-Roading Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlino-ev.md) - [Special Edition Small Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untold-edition.md)