Ahead of the scheduled unveiling at Paris Motor Prove, MINI reveals their three MINI Scooter E Concepts.

All data and more, tin be found in the press release below.

Spontaneous, flexible, CO2-free mobility in the feature way of the brand – World-beginning transfer of that familiar MINI feeling to the two-bicycle segment brings alternative drive applied science to the attention of lifestyle-led target groups – Innovative vehicle concept marks its world premiere at the 2010 Paris Motor Testify.

Munich/Paris. Hardly a yr has gone by since the launch of the MINI Due east, and MINI is at it again, opening upwardly fascinating prospects for urban mobility that reduce CO2 emissions without any compromises on spontaneity and independence.

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The MINI Scooter E Concept transfers the brand's hallmark driving fun to the two-wheel segment for the outset time.

Equally unique features are the link between the scooter's alternative drive concept and its unmistakable pattern, intelligent functionality and detailed personalisation options in truthful MINI style. The MINI Scooter Eastward Concept is powered past an electric motor integrated in the rear cycle. The motor's lithium-ion battery tin can be recharged at whatever conventional power socket using an on-board charging cablevision. The concept study, which is being launched as a world premiere at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, meets the mobility aspirations of a target group that sets shop by premium quality and advanced technology also as placing sustainability on a par with individual manner and an emotional driving experience. The MINI Scooter E Concept likewise highlights new ways of attracting in particular a young audience to the MINI brand.

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Once over again, this study by the MINI design team has furnished prove of a special strength exhibited past the make: the ability to place new challenges for mobility in major urban areas at an early stage and to meet those needs with innovative vehicle concepts. 51 years agone, the world's commencement concept for a pocket-size car focused consistently on efficient use of space and driving fun to create the platform for the classic Mini. The design principles applied to the brand's forebear all those years ago define the segment for small cars and compacts to this mean solar day. Equally the globe'due south first premium small automobile, the MINI has been an unparalleled success following the relaunch of the brand in 2001. More 1.vii meg vehicles accept been sold worldwide, providing impressive testimony to the potential even in this segment for generating a desire to embrace a successful combination of driving fun, quality, striking pattern and private style.

The design of the MINI Scooter E Concept also incorporates current changes in urban mobility requirements. Its heritage of more than than 50 years has seen the MINI brand following the principle of promoting individual mobility with optimum use of infinite implemented on the smallest possible footprint. This principle is now existence applied to the brand'southward kickoff 2-wheel vehicle, offering seats for up to 2 people within remarkably compact dimensions. The report likewise embodies the first 2-wheel concept to combine a sustainable bulldoze technology with pattern features geared to lifestyle.

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Typical MINI pattern – a world first on two wheels.

The MINI Scooter East Concept, making its world debut in two private design versions, opens upwards a whole host of options for enjoying the driving fun associated with MINI while at the same time being immediately recognisable as a true administrator of the brand. This synthesis has been accomplished by the systematic transfer of fundamental MINI pattern principles to the new vehicle concept and through an authentic reinterpretation of unique details. The design language and wealth of private details embodied in the two-bike report are based on the current production models of the MINI brand.

Clearly defined proportions and smoothly contoured lines lend the MINI Scooter Eastward Concept an aesthetic advent that evinces significant parallels to the brand's cars. The relationship between the size of the wheels and the vehicle as a whole play a significant role hither. The 11-inch rims of the MINI Scooter E Concept give the report a powerful and robust appearance, emulating the contour of MINI cars. The alignment of the contours enhances this impression from the side by clearly defining the front and rear of the vehicle before sweeping upward towards each other at near identical angles. The windshield of the MINI Scooter East Concept is angled in an upright position similar to that of the forepart windshield in MINI cars. The curvature designed into the sides also displays parallels with the transitions of a windshield in the MINI as information technology merges into the A-pillars.

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Round headlights with contained contour, windshield with an aperture in MINI radiator grille style.

The front end view of the MINI Scooter E Concept is dominated by a remarkably large, round headlight unit of measurement. Similar to the headlights of the MINI Countryman, the headlight contour diverges slightly from the original circular shape, and both designs are influenced past the geometry of the surrounding surfaces. The independent contour of the headlight unit in the MINI Countryman matches the brawny, curved cycle arches and the robust radiator grille, while on the MINI Scooter East Concept information technology takes its cue from the depression-slung windshield. The headlight unit tapers upward and features a chrome surround, creating a stiff profile in characteristic MINI style. The circular shape of the chief headlight interior is highlighted by an illuminated coloured ring.

Projecting indicators, meanwhile, invoke the front view of the classic Mini. The drinking glass covers for the flasher lamps are enclosed in chrome fames and bend slightly outwards to resemble the historic profile.

A stylised aperture in the windshield configured below the headlight contributes to the front profile then typical of the brand, its shape mimicking the contour of the hexagonal radiator grille in MINI cars. This design element also has a chrome frame, while the impression of familiarity is further enhanced by the MINI brand logo in a higher place it. The windshield itself is framed by a wraparound plastic surround. Each of the two report versions also has individually matched paintwork for the windshield, bike covers and fairing enclosing the frame. A contrasting colour is applied to the surface of each of the windshields, and the range of hues in the paintwork reflects the low-cal and shade effects on the curved engine bonnet of a MINI four-wheeler.

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Inimitably MINI: chrome elements, round mirrors and two upright tail lights.

Other chrome elements are evident on the hand grip at the back of the seat and on the footrest. The mitt grip is shaped similar the rear spoiler of the MINI Cooper Southward, while a continuous band of chrome positioned directly below the seat recalls the side sill on MINI cars.

The rear-view mirrors on the MINI Scooter E Concept besides display familiar characteristics in their shape and their size in proportion to the vehicle. This applies to the circular contour of the mirror surfaces, the centre-catching volume of the hemispherical casing, as well as the different mirror cap designs that permit additional individualisation options.

Another characteristic pattern feature is reinterpreted at the rear of the MINI Scooter Eastward Concept: the two tail light units are mounted on the outside of the rear bicycle fairing in an upright position. A transparent glass embrace recalls the MINI Countryman and provides a view of the three-dimensional structure of the tail lights, brake lights and indicators. Each of the tail light units on the MINI Scooter East Concept is mounted in a chrome frame and the MINI logo is positioned between the tail lights.

One concept, two characters.

The infrequent potential of the new mobility concept is underscored past the parallel presentation of two pattern concepts. These two versions highlight the key features of the study – driving fun, sustainability, sportiness and lifestyle orientation – with an individual focus. The concepts accept different functionalities in terms of the number of seats: the MINI Scooter E Concept is presented in a version developed to support driving fun for two people and in an emphatically sporty, thoroughbred version with a seat designed for the rider alone.

The colour design of the two-seater version of the MINI Scooter E Concept is based on the appearance of the MINI Eastward, which highlights its emission-free drive concept in a particularly hit mode. The livery designed in matt anthracite creates an attractive contrast with the seat finished in yellow, with the irised color of the windshield around the headlight unit of measurement and the yellow mirror caps providing further accentuating features. The surface of the seat is made of tough cloth cloth, with a yellow strip adjoining the lower function of the seat.

In each of the two versions of the MINI Scooter E Concept, this strip sweeps downward from the front of the seat into the frame fairing and continues along the edge of the footrest towards the front end, where information technology likewise runs around the windshield. This creates a visual boundary between the body of the scooter and the rider/passenger expanse including the human foot space and cockpit.

The blueprint of the second version of the MINI Scooter E Concept is steeped in the make's heritage and British origins. Primarily designed for solo riders, this version represents the sportier version of the new vehicle concept. Its British Racing Light-green stop harks back to classic racing cars, with the sparkle of the paintwork lending a particularly distinguished, loftier-quality aura to this new interpretation. The seat is upholstered in dark brown leather and the surface has an artifically created "used await". Attractive contrasts to the dark-green torso color are provided by silverish mirror caps and paintwork around the headlight unit in the windshield that flips between greenish and silver.

Progressive, stylish, elementary performance.

The MINI Scooter E Concept is a rallying call for spontaneous riding enjoyment. This is fostered by intuitive operation and active ride characteristics. Thoroughbred mobility in hallmark MINI mode entails vehicle treatment that is completely intuitive and needs no farther caption. That applies to the immediate activity of riding as well equally charging the lithium-ion bombardment. The operating concept is also directed towards enabling straightforward and effortless use of the other functions designed to enhance driving fun.

This claiming is met by an innovative manner of integrating mobile devices. The cockpit of the MINI Scooter E Concept comprises a Centre Speedo in the circular shape familiar from MINI, with a smartphone integrated in the middle. The wraparound speedometer is in the course of a tube filled with fluid, the content expanding in line with the speed rather like a thermometer. In the lower surface area of the Heart Speedo, a battery accuse level display indicates the range currently available. The pattern of all the control elements for lights, management indicators and other driving functions corresponds to the buttons on the multifunction steering bicycle of MINI cars.

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Smartphones as key, display and primal control element.

The inside of the round musical instrument comprises a snap-in adapter for a smartphone, which operates simultaneously as the vehicle key, display and central control element. Equally soon equally the rider docks his mobile phone and switches it on, the vehicle is prepare to go. This configuration in the MINI Scooter E Concept yields new initiatives for integrating infotainment, advice and navigation functions in a two-wheeler. While the scooter is in move, the smartphone can exist used every bit a navigation arrangement, music player or phone as required. A wireless Bluetooth interface can be connected to a helmet from the MINI Collection. This is fitted with a microphone and headphones so that riders are able to use the telephone part or access their personal music collection while on the road.

The innovative operating concept creates a network between the rider, the vehicle and the environment which paves the style for numerous new interactive functions. Building on the MINI Continued services already available in electric current MINI production cars, specific features tin can exist implemented by adding further smartphone applications. For example, the navigation function can be supplemented past a special map view in Google Maps which indicates the current position of other scooters from the make in the immediate vicinity. This provides a feature like to social networks on the internet where riders who are friends tin be identified and invited to come together on a whim by simply pressing a button. A greeting role has besides been developed for the MINI Scooter Due east Concept to further strengthen the community appeal and highlight the friendly and open-minded personality of this vehicle. An automated full-beam headlight function that operates when ii vehicles come across strengthens this sense of community.

MINI Centre Track in an innovative pattern and with specific accessories.

Alongside the intuitive control and interactive functions, the advanced functionality of the MINI Scooter E Concept also contributes to its intuitive and compelling performance. Ii compartments on the within of the windshield are available for stowing personal items. The study likewise incorporates an innovative aluminium blueprint of the MINI Heart Rail first presented in the MINI Countryman. The mounting rail configured inside the windshield extends downward into the foot space, and the unique clip-on machinery offers a range of options for transporting items that are required during the journeying or at the passenger's destination. These items are stored so that they hands come to manus.

Dedicated Heart Rail specifications are offered for each version of the concept. The universal mounting system ways that they can be switched between vehicles at any fourth dimension or complemented by other products from the MINI Accessories range for the MINI Countryman. The accessories for the Middle Runway include tailor-made holders from the MINI Collection for the helmet every bit well as for umbrellas, sunglasses and thermos flasks. An additional airtight compartment and an expanded pelting baby-sit to protect the rider's legs can also be easily continued to the Middle Rails. A music thespian, calendar, stopwatch and tea cups specially designed for the MINI Scooter Due east Concept tin also be attached to the Centre Rail.

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All yous need is a power socket: maximum independence guaranteed by an integrated charging cablevision.

When riding the MINI Scooter Eastward Concept, brief stops tin can be used to tiptop upwards the on-board energy storage system. Consistent charging significantly increases independence and flexibility when using the electrically powered two-wheeler. The electric drive unit, concealed beneath a painted cover inside the rear cycle, is powered by electricity supplied from a lithium-ion battery. Autonomously from the compact bombardment, a charging system and connecting cable are integrated snugly in the rear of the MINI Scooter E Concept. The charging cablevision has a plug which fits into any conventional domestic socket. This has the major advantage that topping upwardly the energy reserve does non depend on a special charging station being bachelor. Stop-offs for shopping or visiting a café can be used for hassle-free bombardment recharging.

Plugs and cables are accommodated underneath a cover similar to the round tank flap in a MINI motorcar. After opening the illuminated flap, the plug and charging cable can exist pulled out to a length of upwardly to five metres and connected to the power system. Afterward the bombardment has been charged up, a push button-operated leap mechanism ensures that the cablevision is retracted and coiled in a infinite-saving compartment.

MINI Scooter E Concept: innovative, sustainable, lifestyle-oriented – in other words, a truthful MINI.

Urban driving fun enters a new dimension with the MINI Scooter E Concept. This innovative mobility concept embodies a combination of sustainability and lifestyle unprecedented in the two-wheel segment. Both facets are showcased particularly convincingly past the MINI brand. A menstruum spanning more fifty years has seen this brand representing leading-edge vehicle concepts that encompass environmental and economic aspects while satisfying the want for spontaneous driving fun and private style. In its time, the classic Mini became the icon of a new kind of mouldbreaking mobility in modern urban environments. The MINI Scooter E Concept similarly delivers alternative solutions for the shifting requirements in today'southward urban traffic landscape. Its blueprint in typical MINI way incorporates a pioneering operating concept and comprehensive options for creating a personalised vehicle, taking account of the sophisticated requirements of immature, environmentally aware target groups who are open to new trends.

The MINI Scooter E Concept represents the beginning mobility concept in this vehicle segment to bring sustainability and lifestyle into harmony. The MINI Scooter E Concept represents a means of conveyance that is as classless as the classic Mini in its fourth dimension. Piece of cake operation and agile handling offer ideal conditions for giving immature drivers a fascinating entry into the world of the MINI brand. At the same fourth dimension, the concept will appeal to style-conscious and environmentally aware car drivers who are interested in an attractive adjunct or a longer-term alternative to their accustomed form of personal mobility.

The drive concept incorporated in the study likewise underpins the consistent evolution efforts of the BMW Grouping in its quest to accomplish CO2-free mobility. The electric drive plays a key role in this endeavour and allows the MINI Scooter Due east Concept to deliver the driving fun associated with the brand in a new and highly gimmicky package. The instantaneous option-up of electric drive systems, plus the vehicle's low weight and compact dimensions, ensure maximum agility in typical traffic weather on urban roads. These features and the simple operation of the charging system make the MINI Scooter East Concept a pioneering symbol of contained, flexible and spontaneous mobility.

 [Source: BMW ]