A Mini Adventure BMW Group unveils a new concept for Mini, creating a car that transforms into a lounge.
When it comes to long-distance road trips,
including the distinctive radiator grille, along
space and comfort tend to be high on the list of
with new flourishes such as wheels finished in
priorities, so chances are, a Mini – one of the
turquoise, headlights that can display multi-
more compact cars on the market – isn’t going be
coloured graphics and a body that transitions
the first choice of transportation. However a new
from a metallic green to a subtly toned grey.
concept from BMW Group, the brand’s owners, seeks to change that. Launched as part of a streamcast examining
and on arrival at the destination, the car
the future of mobility, the Mini Vision Urbanaut
transforms into a living room in just a few
is an evolution of the classic vehicle, offering
simple steps. The dashboard lowers and the two
more interior space and versatility than ever yet
front seats rotate to form a daybed, while the
still on a minimal footprint. “The Mini brand has
windscreen can be opened upwards to become
always stood for clever use of space,” explains
a balcony. The rear of the car provides a second
Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group
seating area, in which a textile-covered ‘loop’
Design. “In the Mini Vision Urbanaut, we extend
with LED lighting extends overhead to create a
private space far into the public realm, creating
cosy corner.
completely new and enriching experiences.”
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The driver can choose to utilise automated driving functions or take the wheel themselves,
Sustainable materials and an all-electric drive
The concept was presented as three scenarios,
system are also part of the concept, along with
or Mini Moments, to showcase a variety of uses
the Mini Token, a smart device that activates
that go way beyond getting from A to B. The
preconfigured moments such as fragrance,
vehicle itself is 4.46m in length yet unusually
ambient lighting and music, resulting in a truly
tall for a Mini, and comes with signature features
personalised experience.
