Last year, MINI revealed their interpretation of how the future of mobility will look like through renders. Now, they have built an actual physical model that will be showcased at the DLD Summer conference in Munich on 1st July.
When cars are expected to be fully electrified and autonomous driving takes over, this is how they envision the future to look like. “At MINI we see it as our responsibility to preserve and develop the unique characteristics of our brand over the upcoming years and those further ahead,” explains Bernd Körber, Head of MINI.
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Inside, it’s practically straight out of a sci-fi movie. MINI says that although the Urbanaut is only 4.46m in length, its height allows it to provide an interior space that can be used in many different ways and offers a whole new ease of movement inside the car.
There are several profiles to select - “Chill”, “Wanderlust” and “Vibe”. These are part of what the company calls MINI Moment.
These individual profiles alter the ambiance of the interior by manipulating the fragrance, sound, and ambient lighting.
To ensure sustainability, the interior of the MINI Vision Urbanaut features a high proportion of recycled materials and the materials used are almost exclusively renewable and recyclable.
Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design, adds, “At MINI Design we believe that the best way to understand the overall concept behind the MINI Vision Urbanaut is to experience it. The feeling of space and the innovative materials are just asking to be explored.
“That is why it was very important for us from the outset to also make a physical model of the MINI Vision Urbanaut. And now that moment has come. We have planned and built every aspect of the model – which allows people to experience all of the facets of the MINI Vision Urbanaut – at our MINI Design Studio in Munich.“
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