Starting in 1959 with its transversely mounted engine, Mini has at all times been intelligent with area. With the battery-powered Urbanaut Vision Concept, the model goes inexperienced and semiautonomous on the similar time. Designers used augmented actuality to create the digital-only idea.

Inside area is maximized for lounging or social gatherings, with a footprint sufficiently small for tight city parking areas. When the Urbanaut is stationary, the dashboard lowers and the motive force’s space turns into a cushty seating nook — or the “daybed.” Leather-based and chrome are changed with knitted textiles, and the car has a cork steering wheel. It will be the largest Mini ever at practically 176 inches in size — or 8 inches longer than the Clubman.

Mini needs to be an “enabler of and companion for unforgettable instances,” so count on a number of the Urbanaut’s design cues to look on future fashions.