MINI
has revealed the keys to the interior of its new cars. A more digital and
connected cabin with which to face the incipient age of 100% electric mobility.
The new MINI model family will be equipped with a round OLED display and the
MINI Operating System 9. In addition, they will offer a new "audio
universe".
The new
generation of models from the MINI brand will take a significant leap forward
in terms of connectivity and digitization. The new models that the iconic
British firm is working on will be equipped with the most advanced technology.
A technology with which to be able to face the incipient age of 100% electric
mobility and, above all, the digital age.
MINI
has revealed the main keys to the interior of its new cars. From the
"heart" of the multimedia system to the "sound universe" in
which the company has been working to offer an unforgettable driving
experience. The support of the BMW Group is key for MINI to face an
ambitious strategic plan that includes the launch of a long list of novelties.
New
MINI Interaction Unit, central instrumentation for the digital age
The
"nerve center" in the passenger compartment of the new MINI will be
the central instrumentation. The MINI Interaction Unit will be renewed to debut
a new display technology. The big news in this regard is a round OLED screen.
The brand places special emphasis on the fact that it is the first screen of
its kind used in the automotive industry. It has a diameter of 240 mm and
presents intense colors.
It is
located in a central position, so it can be used by both the driver and the
passenger. In addition, it will be a key component to drive the new
infotainment system. A multimedia system with which to access numerous online
digital services. By the way, the digital instrumentation will be combined with
a Head-Up Display that will be part of the optional equipment.
The new
MINI models will also be equipped with the MINI Operating System 9. A system
that stands out for its interface is specially designed for touch operation. It is
a self-developed system from BMW and, for the first time, is based on the
Android Open Source Project (AOSP) software.
Intelligent
personal assistant, cloud-based navigation, and remote updates for the new MINI
Under
the premise of offering "a connected car", the new MINI will have a
long list of technological solutions. How can it be otherwise, an intelligent
personal assistant that is activated with the voice command "Hey
MINI" will make life on board these vehicles easier? In the same way, it is
necessary to mention the new MINI navigation system based on the cloud. The
brand ensures that it provides an especially fast and precise route
calculation.
Access
to the so-called MINI Connected Store will make it possible to purchase a whole
range of digital content. From practical and entertaining applications to games
and streaming. MINI advises that the content available will vary by country. In
addition, remote software updates will extend the life of the vehicle by
improving systems performance and even adding new features. Having 5G
connectivity (optional) will be decisive.
A new
“sonic universe” aboard the new electric MINI
Another
of the characteristics that will determine the environment on board the new
MINI electric models will be the sound. The brand claims to have created
specific "sound universes" to offer a much more immersive driving
experience. The repertoire includes completely new sounds for the passenger
compartment. From a typical MINI sound to underline the car's identity to new
musical themes for the MINI Experience Modes and, as if that weren't enough,
new beeps for the information and warning functions.
The new
MINI Experience Modes have been baptized with the names Core, Gokart, Timeless, and Balance. They offer personalized driving environments, transmitted
acoustically to the driver during acceleration. These sounds are audible in the
cabin of the new electric MINI. By default, the sound environment is the Core mode,
which can not only be heard in the interior but is also used to warn
pedestrians of the vehicle's presence.
It is
also worth mentioning the Timeless mode, which according to the brand, unites
tradition and progress. The sounds of MINI's thermal age, from the classic
model to the MINI John Cooper Works GP, have been sampled and reinterpreted.
On the
other hand, and no less important, some thirty sound signals have been designed
that will be audible, for example, when the seat belt warning system or the
parking sensors come into operation.
0 Comments