Search News Lions Love New Mini Drivers of the New Mini could end up having a little more than a 'Mini Adventure' this summer, after reports that the sporty city cars are being chased by lions. The cheap New Mini has proved hugely popular since its launch, so popular in fact that a new BMW factory is set to be opened to increase production. However the manufacturer could not have expected the latest set of fans. Knowsley Safari Park's lions are taking a particular interest in the adventurous New Mini. The park's lion keepers have noticed that while the big cats tend to ignore most of the visiting vehicles the nippy little New Mini is causing quite a stir. View Cheap New Mini Deals Request A New Car Quote Now It seems that the bright colours and unique design of the car ignites their desire for the hunt. "Any car with special peculiarities noise or design will attract them," park general manager David Ross explained to The Guardian. "They have taken a shine to many over the years. They see a car that looks a bit odd and say 'let's go and check it out'. So they wander over. A driver sees them coming and his reaction is to put its foot down. Then the lions say, 'Oh good - the chase is on'." According to Mr Ross the size of the New Mini seems to spark the interest of the lions. "We had an incident of two ladies in a car being chased by lionesses. It must have been quite frightening for them, but we always have staff in a vehicle by the lion enclosure to deal with any problems," he concluded. Drivers of other distinctive small cars such as the cheap new Ford Fiesta, cheap new Citroen C2 and cheap new Vauxhall Corsa could all get a little more that they bargained for on their next trip to the zoo.