Mini Cooper EV to come with a huge circular OLED screen, new infotainment

The next-generation Mini Cooper is due to hit the streets later this year and the company keeps revealing it bit by bit. We know what the interior would look like, we saw most of the exterior design and we have range estimations. And now, we have a bit more details regarding the infotainment and sounds system.

In a press release, the company highlights the big circular display in the middle of the dashboard, which has become an intrinsic part of Mini's design by now. The new modern version of the infotainment screen uses a 9.44-inch circular OLED panel. It will display the company's upcoming version 9 of its Mini Operating System. The OS is based on the Android Open Source Project.

Mini Operating System 9

The upcoming Mini will feature a new cloud-based navigation system to ease EV trips by optimizing efficiency and take into account charging stations along the route. Mini is preparing 3D maps and AI view for advanced navigation too.

The whole infotainment system has three Experience Modes - Core, Green and Go-Kart. Each has its own UI complemented with light and sound effects.

Mini Operating System 9

A new voice assistant called Spike can be called by saying "Hey Mini" and you can control navigation, temperature, telephony, radio, etc. Some models will come equipped with 5G connectivity, which would enable OTA software updates and provide access to Mini's Connected Store with apps.

Sound design for the new Mini

Mini spent a lot of time designing sounds to complement the cabin experience. These include driving sounds, sounds coming from the outside and various signals and sound feedbacks depending on the Experience Mode you've selected.

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