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- MINI teams with Sir Paul Smith for a stylish, design-led special edition.
- Revealed at the Japan Mobility Show, Australian launch confirmed for early 2026.
- Three colours include new Statement Grey, Inspired White, and Nottingham Green accents.
- Custom interior features include knitted fabrics, Nightshade Blue seats, and Paul Smith details.
- Signature stripes, hidden messages, and digital easter eggs complete this refined collaboration.
MINI knocked it out of the park with their Deus Ex Machina collaboration earlier this year, and now they’re looking to keep that momentum going by teaming up with one of the brand’s long-time friends, Sir Paul Smith. Revealed at the Japan Mobility Show earlier this year, the MINI Cooper Paul Smith Edition SE starts from AUD$60,990 before on-road costs.
Like the Deus collaboration, this isn’t a sticker set. The Paul Smith brand and aesthetic are deeply ingrained in MINI’s. There’s a colour palette of three to choose from (Statement Grey and Inspired White, brand new), matched with Nottingham Green on the roof, mirrors, and more. This complements significant changes in the interior, including seats and the infotainment screen adorned with PS touches. The edition rides on 18-inch Night Flash Spoke Black & Dark Steel wheels, completing its bold and refined appearance.
“It’s not often that two icons of British design work together in this way, and it’s wonderful that our partnership has lasted so many years. The MINI Paul Smith Edition has been a real privilege, offering new colours and unexpected details that will be a welcomed surprise,” said Sir Paul Smith on the collaboration.
Paul Smith’s ‘Signature Stripe’ adorns the roof in Nottingham Green at the rear of the driver’s side. Still, you can also choose an alternative roof version featuring elegant stripes in Jet Black, available in varying matte and glossy thicknesses. If you select the MINI Cooper Convertible Paul Smith Edition, it will be supplied with a black soft top.
Three colours will be available, two of which are new:
- Statement Grey – Modern version of the 1959 Mini Austin Seven grey, with a bluish tint.
- Inspired White – Contemporary homage to the popular Classic Mini Beige.
- Midnight Black Metallic – Elegant and enduring, from the current MINI family.
You’ll then find specially created Nottingham Green paintwork, a tribute to Sir Paul’s hometown, on the side mirrors, the octagonal radiator grille, the wheel hub covers with Paul Smith lettering and as the paintwork for one of the two roof variants. Speaking of wheels, the only option is an 18-inch Night Spoke aluminium wheel in Dark Steel Flash, which is quite smart.
Rounding out the exterior touches is a redesigned MINI logo in Black Blue, which complements the special edition’s colour palette. We can’t forget that Paul Smith’s signature appears on the rear handle strip. Overall, the exterior design is smart and very PS.
When we look inside, we see many knitted black surfaces, including the dashboard and door panels, inspired by Paul Smith’s tone-on-tone stripe patterns and fabrics. Meanwhile, the sports seats are seen in Nightshade Blue and finished in Vescin, a knitted textile insert on the shoulder and headrests. Decorative stitching on the steering wheel adds a pop of colour in true Paul Smith fashion, and this theme continues to the tech.
Unlike so many special edition cars on the road, MINI has even gone to lengths to integrate the Paul Smith collaboration into the central infotainment screen, where the circular display cockpit offers three exclusive Paul Smith backgrounds when Personal Mode is selected.
Lastly, plenty of easter eggs or hidden gems can be found throughout, including a projected “Hello” greeting, the motto “Everyday is a new beginning” on the door sill, and a hand-drawn rabbit graphic on the floor mats.
MINI Paul Smith Edition Key Specifications
Standard MINI Cooper SE Features:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Parking Assistant Plus with 360° Surround View
- Steering and Lane Control Assistant
- Harman/Kardon Sound System, 12 speaker, 365 Watts
- Interior Camera
- Augmented Reality Navigation
- Panorama Glass Roof
- Seat Heating for Front Seats
- Electric Adjustment for Front Seats
- Driver Seat with Massage and Memory Functions
- John Cooper Works Seats
- Anthracite Headliner
- Sun Protection Glazing
- Recycled Polyester Knit Dash and Door Cards
Exclusive Paul Smith Edition Enhancements include:
- Sport Steering Wheel with Blue Contrast Stitching and Paul Smith Steering Wheel Strap Design
- Nottingham Green Exterior Highlights
- Blackband in Black / Blue Grain Recycled Maritime Material
- MINI Logos in Black/Blue
- Paul Smith Tailgate Badge Lettering
- Paul Smith “hello” Projected Puddle Lights
- Interior Accent in Dark Steel
- Paul Smith Door Sill Inlays
- Floormat Rivet with Paul Smith “Rabbit” and Blue Accent Stitching
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