Latest News
- Nissan Magnite Achieves 1 Lakh Unit Sales Milestone: Consistency Helps
- Log9 Unveils Amphion & Nexmile – Revolutionizing EV Asset Management
- 2025 Cayenne GTS Unveiled: V8 Power And Advanced Dynamics In New Porsche Models
- Vanessa Williams Moderates Panel To Support Parkinson’s Awareness With Drive Toward A Cure
- India's Car Exports Surge In 2023-24: Maruti Suzuki Leads The Way
- 2024 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Facelift: What To Expect From The Latest Updates
- Suzuki Access Electric To Electrify The Indian Scooter Market By 2024
- Bajaj Pulsar 400 Teaser Out – Launch Date & Other Details
- Tata Motors Rolls Out New Bi-Fuel Tata Magic Van, Aiming At Eco-Friendly Transportation
- Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Continues To Lead the MPV Market Despite Long Waits
MINI Vision Urbanaut Concept Unveiled: An Interpretation Of ‘A Vision Of Space’
MINI has globally unveiled a new concept, called the Vision Urbanaut. The new autonomous Mini Vision Urbanaut concept is the brand's interpretation of a vision of space. The brand states that the Vision Urbanaut is a digital vision vehicle, offering more interior space than ever before, while yet having minimal footprint.
The Mini Vision Urbanaut is said to be created from the inside out. Designer of the concept model, first created a spacious interior experience, with a complete floor plan, including furniture and scale models to get an indication of the size.
The final concept now comes in at around 4460mm, which ensures both ease of movement inside the car, while also allowing its interiors to be used in different ways.
Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design, stated,
"The MINI brand has always stood for 'Clever Use of Space'. In the MINI Vision Urbanaut, we extend private space far into the public realm, creating completely new and enriching experiences."
To further showcase its interior experience, MINI has offered the Vision Urbanaut with three modes, which the brand calls ‘Moments'. These include Chill, Vibe and Wanderlust, which vary how the car behaves.
In ‘Chill' mode makes the car to offer a relaxed behaviour or to work with full concentration and the ‘Vibe' is said to be centered around spending time with others. The final ‘Wanderlust' is the only mode in which the car can be driven or use autonomous driving functions.
The MINI Vision Urbanaut can be entered using just the sliding door at the side. The interiors of the concept come with a four-seater configuration. This includes 2 individual seats at the front, which can be swiveled around, while the rear area has sofa seats, offering a lounge-like feel. This is further enhanced by a built-in central table, while the glass roof gives a sense of open-ness.
Thoughts On The MINI Vision Urbanaut
The MINI Vision Urbanaut is a showcase of what the brand is looking at, for the future. In MINI's own words, "MINI sees its future self primarily as an enabler of and companion for unforgettable times."