In a fancy launch event and all the sparkle that Mini and BMW know how to do, here we get a video of the Mini Inspired by Goodwood design where we get a close up of that Rolls Royce Mini interior. Despite going all out on the luxury front, it is described as “discreet” and “reserved” - quintessentially British, in short.

Anders Warming, head of Mini design, says the main features are the special Rolls Royce Cornsilk interior colour, and the quality of the leather. But he does mention the lambs wool floor mats which would have me sitting with my shoes off in an awful hurry, like a kind of millionaire hippy. Check it all out in the video.

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The Mini Inspired by Goodwood showcar which was displayed at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show marks a new use of the Goodwood for Mini, becoming the brand’s top-end luxury vehicle range. It mirrors the use of the John Cooper Works name for high-performance models, but refers instead to Mini luxury models with classy finishes and the best in interior design for Mini.

The first Mini Goodwood example will get a production run of 1,000 units and will cost about €47,000 to prove the luxury point. The initial production run could indicate future Goodwood models for Mini that will tap into the luxury market. While Mini is known as a top-tier brand, it’s full luxury potential hasn’t been explored.

Judging from these pics, it appears true that the Mini Goodwood was developed in extremely close collaboration with Rolls Royce and the mere mention of these two British motoring icons together has inestimable market value. Not only does the Mini get the Rolls looks on the inside with Cornsilk leather and wood veneers, the materials come from the same Rolls Royce suppliers.

Continue reading: Mini Goodwood luxury costs 50,000 euros

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Rolls Royce was expected to have “tuned-up” a Mini all its own in a brand new Mini look. These spy shots show the first existence of this Rolls Royce Mini, which is equipped with a series of accessories from Goodwood.

The pics come from the Park Lane Mini dealership in London and seem to indicate that the base model will be the Mini John Cooper Works. The differences between the Rolls Royce Mini and the latter can be seen in the interior finishes of wood inserts and fine leather, though the eventual modifications are expected to involve much more.

As a little pearl on the exterior, Rolls Royce is using its Ming Blue colour that it used for the first time on the Corniche IV 25th Anniversary, built in 1992 in just 25 models. Goodwood numberplates may also be a feature.

Source | AutoWeek.nl

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