BEIJING: At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, MINI is making a bold statement for creativity and individuality with a large exhibition stand and 14 vehicles on display.
Auto China 2026 will take place from April 24 to May 3 at the China International Exhibition Centre (Shunyi Hall) and the Capital International Exhibition Centre of China (CIECC) in Beijing.
From the world premiere of the MINI Countryman MINI x Vagabund to the China premiere of the electric MINI × DEUS “The Skeg”, as well as a selection of special editions and exclusive paint finishes, the brand demonstrates just how many ways MINI can be interpreted and personalised.
MINI and the Austrian design studio Vagabund present a new creative project: two unique one-off vehicles based on the MINI Countryman.
Distinctively redesigned wheel arches create a visually wider stance and give the vehicles a striking look.
By replacing the rear side windows with a bespoke high-performance sound system, the two one-offs reimagine the car as a mobile soundscape.
Also, the electric MINI JCW × DEUS “The Skeg” is celebrating its first appearance in China.
The one-off features a radically weight-reduced, semi-transparent fibreglass body and functional, surf-inspired accessories.
With market-specific editions for China as well as special models born out of established design partnerships, MINI shows how series-production vehicles can be clearly differentiated through colours, materials and details.
Meanwhile, shown at an exhibition in China for the first time, the MINI Paul Smith Edition builds on a long-standing collaboration that combines MINI’s signature design with Paul Smith’s distinctive style.
