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On the 18th, MINI Korea announced that it will begin accepting pre-orders for three models of the 'New MINI Cooper Paul Smith Edition,' scheduled for official release in October, through the MINI Shop online platform. This edition includes a total of three models: the 'New MINI Cooper C 3-Door,' 'New MINI Cooper C 5-Door,' and 'New MINI Cooper Convertible C.'
The exterior design features the exclusive color 'Nottingham Green,' inspired by Paul Smith's hometown of Nottingham, applied to the roof, side mirror caps, and radiator grille surround. Exterior paint options include Midnight Black, Statement Grey, and Inspired White. For both 3-Door and 5-Door models, MINI added a 'Signature Stripe' design point behind the driver-side B-pillar, equipped with dark steel MINI emblems and 18-inch Night Flash spoke black lightweight wheels. Additionally, Paul Smith lettering is engraved on the wheel hub caps and tailgate handle, and the vehicles feature a signature projection function that casts the word 'hello' onto the ground when the doors are opened.
Inside, the cabin features exclusive seats combining viscose and knit materials. The signature stripe pattern on the seat tops extends naturally to the shadow black dashboard and steering wheel strap. The door sills are engraved with the phrase 'Every day is a new beginning!', while the floor mats feature a 'Paul's Rabbit' graphic. The personal mode background for the circular center display and the MINI app theme have also been implemented with exclusive Paul Smith designs, further enhancing the digital aesthetic.
In terms of driving performance, all three models are equipped with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing a maximum output of 163 horsepower and maximum torque of 25.5 kg·m, paired with a Steptronic 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. MINI Korea will limit sales of this edition to just 150 units. Prices per model are set at 44.2 million–45 million won for the 3rd-Door, 45.7 million–46.5 million won for the 5th-Door, and 50 million–50.7 million won for the Convertible (including value-added tax). Alongside this, MINI Korea will present a Paul Smith Boston bag to the first 50 customers who receive their vehicles after pre-ordering. MINI Korea positions this model as the first in its 'Iconic Heritage' lineup, which reinterprets brand heritage in a modern way, and plans to sequentially introduce various other editions in the future.
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