Mini is reportedly seriously considering creating a production version of the Beachcomber concept. However, Mini bosses are currently looking at whether or not to put the buggy-inspired Beachcomber concept into production. Essentially a stripped-down version of the Countryman, the MINI concept made its world debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show in January, where the new Countryman based crossover concept was a huge hit.

The Beachcomber was produced as a Mini Moke-inspired preview of the Countryman crossover that debuted in Geneva in order to create what looked like the offspring of a Jeep Wrangler

Dr Wolfgang Armbrecht, head of brand management, said that "We will come back to this to see if there is a business basis, as we were overwhelmed by the reaction. Mini will never show a concept that won’t make production."

The Beachcomber was inspired by the classic beach buggy design, debuting with removable doors and a canvas roof. The show car also featured a beefier suspension, Mini's ALL4 all-wheel drive system and a metal, body-coloured grille. Its four individual seats are wrapped in wetsuit material for all-weather durability. If the weather takes a turn for the worse, a fabric tonneau can be attached to the car, while more long-term rain protection is provided by lightweight, removable plastic door and roof panels.

The Countryman goes on sale in the UK in September, with prices starting at £16,000 for the 1.6-litre one model.