British icon Mini has confirmed the launch of new petrol vehicles following the success of its electric models, including a huge collaboration with one of the UK's most popular designers.
Mini has introduced new variants of its Paul Smith Editions with petrol powertrains, alongside a host of other range updates.
It said it was building on the success of the Mini Cooper Electric Paul Smith Edition, with a petrol variant "marking the next step of the celebrated partnership".
These models will include the Mini Cooper 3-door, Mini Cooper 5-door and Mini Cooper Convertible, with the Paul Smith Edition available in C and S models.
Drivers will be able to select from three exterior paint choices, including Paul Smith Edition-exclusive colours of Statement Grey and Inspired White, and the existing Midnight Black.
Motorists can also choose a Nottingham Green roof colour for the Cooper 3-door and 5-door, or a Union Jack soft-top roof with the Convertible.
Mini explained the design choices behind the Paul Smith Editions, citing the iconic fashion designer's philosophy of "classic with a twist".
UK pricing for the petrol Mini Paul Smith Edition starts from £31,285 for the C and £32,335 for the S engine model.
Mini has unveiled a new petrol model following the success of its electric vehicles
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Mini aims to begin customer deliveries of the Paul Smith Edition models in Q3 later this year
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Drivers looking to get their hands on the new variants are expected to see deliveries begin in the third quarter later this year.
The Oxford-based brand has also launched the Mini One starting from £24,735, and will be available on petrol Cooper 3-door and Cooper 5-door models.
Prices will start from £24,735 and will feature a 1.6-litre powertrain producing 121hp. Drivers can expect a top speed of 127mph and a 0-62mph time of 9.3 seconds.
Mini has described the Mini One as "perfect for first-time drivers", with it set to enter production in July before customer deliveries start in the following months.
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Mini has collaborated with Paul Smith on several high-profile designs in recent years
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Mini has also unveiled a 3-door version of the Cooper S Paul Smith Edition
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The BMW-owned manufacturer will also introduce a range of updates from July, including new paint options and trims.
Similarly, Mini Connected will be equipped for the first four years after initial purchase for all Level 2 and Level 3 specified cars.
Previously, it was only available to purchase through the online store, but it will now give more drivers additional functionality.
Features include real-time traffic, congestion updates without active route guidance, more detailed visualisations of complicated junctions and 3D buildings within navigation.
Paul Smith Edition vehicles come with exclusive colours, namely Statement Grey and Inspired White
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Mini aims to begin production of the Mini One in July
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Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that the Mini Cooper is the ninth-best-selling car in the UK so far this year, with more than 10,000 sales.
In April alone, it placed fifth with 2,577 new registrations, beating out the likes of the Vauxhall Corsa, Volkswagen Tiguan and Jaecoo 7.
Mini also remains one of the most popular brands in the UK with 18,814 sales in 2026, representing 2.46 per cent of the total market share.
It has also improved sales by more than 3,000 compared to the same time last year, seeing year-on-year sales jump by almost 12 per cent.