MINI's greatest concept cars - pictures
MINI design director Anders Warming tells us the stories behind some of MINI’s top concept cars
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">1997 <b>MINI ACV30</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“This was developed by Adrian van Hooydonk, my boss, and was his first Mini. The whole idea was to celebrate Mini’s rallying success – t
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">1997 <b>MINI ACV30</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“This was developed by Adrian van Hooydonk, my boss, and was his first Mini. The whole idea was to celebrate Mini’s rallying success – t
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">1997 <b>MINI Spiritual/Spiritual Too</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“These were developed back in our Gaydon days, and made in the true spirit of the original. The 1959 Mini was a mobili
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">1997 <b>MINI Spiritual/Spiritual Too</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“These were developed back in our Gaydon days, and made in the true spirit of the original. The 1959 Mini was a mobili
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2001 <b>MINI hydrogen concept</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Demonstrated potential of hydrogen power</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2005 <b>MINI Traveller </b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“The Traveller was designed to preview the first-generation Clubman and referenced the original sixties Traveller. But it was
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2008 <b>MINI Crossover concept</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Previewed styling of 2010’s MINI Countryman</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2008 <b>MINI Crossover concept</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Previewed styling of 2010’s MINI Countryman.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2009 <b>MINI E concept</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Tested electric technology in public field trials</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2009 <b>MINI coupe Concept</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Led to production of driver-focused MINI Coupe</span></p>
<span>2009 </span><b>MINI coupe Concept</b> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Led to production of driver-focused MINI Coupe</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2009 <b>MINI Beachcomber concept</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“We knew we were entering the world of four-wheel-drive vehicles – so it </span><span class="s2">gave us the opportunity t
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2009 <b>MINI Beachcomber concept</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“We knew we were entering the world of four-wheel-drive vehicles – so it </span><span class="s2">gave us the opportunity t
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2009 <b>Paceman</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Led to first Sports Activity Coupé in its class</span></p>
<span>2009 </span><b>Paceman</b> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Led to first Sports Activity Coupe in its class</span></p>
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<h2><span>MINI Rocketman (2011)</span></h2> <span>When the </span><a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mini/mini" target="_blank">MINI</a><span> was first re-introduced under </span><a href="https://www.autoexpress.
<span>Launched at the 2011 </span><a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/geneva-motor-show" target="_blank">Geneva Motor Show</a><span>, the Rocketman was designed to show that a modern MINI could indeed be ‘mini’. It measur
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2012 <strong>MINI Clubvan</strong></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Tested idea of MINI commercial vehicle return</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2012 <strong>MINI Clubvan</strong></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Tested idea of MINI commercial vehicle return</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2013 <b>Mini Vision concept</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Featured many design details of new 2014 MINI</span></p>
<span>2013 </span><b>Mini Vision concept</b> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Featured many design details of new 2014 MINI</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2014 <strong>MINI </strong><b>John Cooper works</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Concept expected to make production</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2014 <b>Clubman concept</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Previewed possible design cues for larger MINI</span></p>
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<span>2014 </span><b>Clubman concept</b> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Previewed possible design cues for larger MINI</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2014 <strong>MINI </strong><b>Paceman Adventure off road</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Design study showcased rugged ‘pick-up’ look.</span></p>
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<span>2014 </span><b>MINI Paceman Adventure off road</b> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Design study showcased rugged ‘pick-up’ look</span></p>
<span>No standard MINI parts were used on the concept, yet it remains unmistakably on-brand. The iconic bonnet stripes are embossed into the metal, and the spotlights are replaced by LED rings blended into the grille.</span>
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<span>2014 </span><b>MINI Superleggera</b> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“The Superleggera was a concept we started because I wanted a high-value little car.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">“I noticed at the Villa
<p class="p1"><strong>Anders Warming's <span class="s1">advice for aspiring car designers</span></strong></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s2">“Young designers think very freely – about</span><span class="s1"> things like space travel
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<p class="p1"><strong>Anders Warming's <span class="s1">advice for aspiring car designers</span></strong></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s2">“Young designers think very freely – about</span><span class="s1"> things li
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