MINI launches special, unique version to welcome the British Royal Wedding

The MINI was "born" to celebrate the British Royal wedding.

To celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle, the British carmaker has launched a special edition of the MINI Hatch. The car will then be donated to one of the couple's chosen charities. After the wedding on May 19, the one-off MINI will be handed over to the Children's HIV Association (CHIVA) for public auction.

“As an iconic British brand with nearly 60 years of history, we are delighted to mark the Royal Wedding with this special charity gift,” said Oliver Heilmer, Design Director of MINI.

Unique design of MINI version to celebrate British Royal wedding.

The MINI design team has created a one-of-a-kind MINI Hatch. The specially designed roof combines with 3D-printed individual interior and exterior details and special embroidery to make this MINI unlike any other MINI.

The exterior of the car is painted in a unique Crystal White color, with silver-blue decorative strips around the car and on the hood. The typical MINI design features can still be recognized through the chrome borders, hexagonal radiator grille frame, door handles, headlight borders and taillights highlighted in dark blue. The taillight system is designed in the style of the Union Jack and the wheel rims are in dark blue matte metal.

The interior also has many differences.

The exterior's highlight is the paint finish of the hood, which uses many colors. The hood's pattern details are meticulously hand-painted in multiple layers, combined with motifs from the two flags of the two countries (the bride is an American actress). In particular, the right turn signal cover is 3D printed and features the initials M and H along with a heart and a ring. When the two front doors of the car are opened, a strip of light with the words "Just Married" reflected on the ground welcomes the owner to get into the car.

Inside, MINI has opted for Satellite Grey leather with a dark blue finish with chrome accents. The initials of the bride and groom's names, the wedding date and a well-wishes message for the newlyweds have also been added.

The car still uses a powerful engine with 192 horsepower, 280 Nm torque for acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds before reaching a maximum speed of 230 km/h.