According to MINI, the round OLED display, with a diameter of 240mm and rich colours, blends seamlessly into the interior, providing comfortable use for both drivers and passengers.
The MINI Operating System 9 offers optimised interaction for touch and voice control, combining functional and emotional elements. The user interface features a "Charismatic Simplicity" design language, with new graphics and a circular OLED display.
Micro-animations enhance the intuitive interaction between the driver and central instrument, showcasing the digital character of the new MINI family.
The system is based on an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) software stack and follows consumer electronics standards.
The start menu, navigation, media, telephony, All Apps, and Home are all accessible through swiping. The upper screen area is reserved for driving-relevant content, with optional head-up displays. The MINI Interaction Unit integrates climate control settings, and a single tap on the speed display transforms the entire unit into a MINI-typical speedometer.
The MINI Experience Modes enhance the emotional connection between drivers and their vehicles. Standard specifications include Core, Green, and Go-Kart Modes, each with its own user interface design. The Experience Modes can be enhanced with coordinated light and sound, allowing drivers to immerse themselves in up to eight different worlds.
The MINI Interaction Unit displays different designs and content based on the mode selected, with a projector on the OLED display bathing the dashboard in co-ordinated colour worlds.
Personal Mode allows customers to personalise and adjust the background using the MINI App, and the Head-up display's colour design adapts to the selected Experience Mode, creating an engaging and consistent digital user experience.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included as part of MINI Operating System 9 for connecting smartphones wirelessly.
Below is an overview of the digital highlights of the new MINI family:
> Premiere for the automotive industry: MINI Interaction Unit is the first circular OLED display with a refreshing, MINI-typical user interface design.
> MINI Operating System 9 stands out with a MINI-specific, emotionally engaging design optimised for touch control. It is an in-house development by the BMW Group and is based for the first time on an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) software stack.
> Up to eight MINI Experience Modes provide a particularly immersive driving experience through the orchestrated use of light, user interface designs, drive settings and sound. An optional light projector on the back of the MINI Interaction Unit bathes the whole dashboard in colours and patterns to match the Experience Mode selected. The presentation of content in the optional Head-up display is also adapted accordingly.
> Unique sound design for all-electric models: The acoustic repertoire comprises new driving sounds in the interior, a highly distinctive MINI brand sound to mark out the identity of the car from the outside, jingles for the new MINI Experience Modes and 30 new sound signals with information and warning functions.
> The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant is activated by the spoken command “Hey MINI” and can be used with the “MINI” or “Spike” (optional) visualisations. The Personal Assistant allows customers to control important functions by voice command, enables travel-related requests or wishes and recognises whether it is the driver or front passenger currently speaking.
> The new, cloud-based MINI Navigation system provides particularly fast and precise route calculation. The latest map data is always streamed live into the vehicle. And charging-optimised route planning means drivers of fully electric MINIs can take on their longer journeys with peace of mind. The option Augmented View offers drivers a live video stream in the MINI Interaction Unit, with extra information added for optimum orientation for navigating. Customers can choose from various map designs and also activate an appealing visualisation option featuring 3D buildings.
> The MINI Connected Store provides optional access to a wide and evolving range of practical and entertaining apps, e.g. AirConsole gaming, music and video streaming (available content varies by countries).
> Digital vehicle access with compatible Apple-, Google- and Samsung devices: The optionally available MINI Digital Key Plus offers the driver flexible access to the vehicle, without having to take their smartphone out of their pocket. The key can be passed on to other people digitally using the sharing function.
> High-Speed connectivity and optional 5G-capability.
> Remote Software Upgrades: MINI vehicles also now receive regular free quality improvements via over-the-air software updates. Depending on the country, vehicle model, equipment and vehicle condition, you may even receive additional new functions or functional improvements free of charge.
