Mini has taken a step closer to reality with its futuristic Urbanaut MPV concept with the unveiling of a full-scale physical model at an event in Munich, Germany.
Until now, the Urbanaut only existed as a digital rendering, but the physical concept will allow “the public to engage more broadly with the spatial concept and sustainable materials at work”.
Measuring 4.46 m long, the Urbanaut concept emphasizes space and sustainability, with participants of the 2021 Digital-Life-Design conference invited to discover the new approach of the “Mini Moments” brand in terms of interior design for autonomous vehicles.
The interior can be configured in one of three modes: Chill, which aims to emulate a lounge style format for stationary use; Wanderlust, for use in autonomous and normal driving situations; and Vibe, which “blurs the lines between exterior and interior” by flipping the windshield down and throwing graphic EQ screens onto the wheels.
Mini says the flexible nature of the interior means that it can be used as “an urban space for people who are stationary,” as well as an electric urban mobility solution.
The concept’s minimalist design hints at Mini’s sustainability aspirations, with the Urbanaut featuring a reduced number of components and materials, while adopting a dual-purpose daybed dashboard and interchangeable seat covers. Leather and chrome are completely absent, as will be the case in all new generation production Mini models.
While no firm production intentions remain for the Urbanaut, the concept is drivable and serves as a preview of what to expect from all future Mini models, including the upcoming three-door sedan, scheduled for 2023. .
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-06-29 22:01:23
