description Mini Pickup Overview
The Mini Pickup was a short-wheelbase version of the classic Mini Cooper produced by Rover between 1990 and 1992, featuring an open cargo bed instead of a passenger rear seat. It utilized the Mini’s robust chassis and engine for light commercial use.
help Mini Pickup FAQ
What years was the Rover Mini Pickup produced?
The Rover Mini Pickup was produced from 1990 to 1992 as a short-wheelbase commercial version of the classic Mini. It retained the Mini's compact footprint and mechanical layout while adding an open cargo area.
What is different about the Mini Pickup's body?
Instead of a passenger rear seat and enclosed hatchback area, it has an open cargo bed behind the cab. That made it useful for light commercial work while preserving the small dimensions of the Mini.
Did the Mini Pickup use the regular Mini's chassis and engine?
Yes. It used the classic Mini's robust chassis and engine components, adapting the established front-wheel-drive car platform for light hauling rather than creating a separate truck architecture.
How does the Mini Pickup differ from the classic Mini Van?
The Mini Pickup has an open rear bed, while the Mini Van has an enclosed cargo body. Both are commercial derivatives of the classic Mini, but the pickup is better suited to cargo that does not need weather protection.
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