Although it seems like they just had their premiere, the future ain't looking too bright for both the Mini Coupe and Roadster. As we all know, the brand-new third-generation Mini Cooper will premiere very soon, most likely next month at Frankfurt. The current-gen model will soon be phased out, although the JCW variant will probably continue on for a short while until its replacement arrives. So what about the Coupe and Roadster? According to a new report, it appears that both will be replaced by a new model that "looks like a stand-alone sports car".

That car, once again, will share the standard Mini Cooper's overall front-wheel-drive architecture. However, it will likely have a unique look all its own. Perhaps the biggest criticism of the Mini Coupe in particular is its hardtop roof, which kind of sort of looks like a backwards baseball cap. The Roadster arguably is better-looking, but neither do much to generate excitement. They're also very impractical since they lack a rear seat. Word also has it that a larger five-door version of the new Mini is on its way as well as a possible sedan (really??) and even an MPV.