When we contacted the...

When we contacted the Midlands 4x4 marque, a spokesman told us: "No decision has been made yet." However, our sources insist the Disco will appear first at the New York Motor Show in early April. As Americans don"t buy diesels, this will be a petrol model - leaving the way clear for the oil-burner to take the stage for the first time at the British exhibition a month later.

And with the funky twin...

And with the funky twin rear doors and a roomy four-seat cabin, onlookers had plenty to see! In profile, the new model"s dimensions look shorter than they are because of the long doors. These open on elaborate hinges, but are likely to be replaced by a barn-style door arrangement on the final production model.