Special edition hatch set for Oz 

A new special edition Mini that will launch in Australia in early 2026. 

The price is yet to be revealed, but Mini has released some details on the car at the Japan Mobility Show ahead of its March 2026 release date. 

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He returned to the brand in 2021 to help design the Mini Electric featuring recycled and natural materials.

The Paul Smith edition comes with unique 18-inch alloy wheels, and a standout green roof.

It is available in three-door and five-door options, while buyers can also opt for a convertible spec.

Sir Paul Smith’s signature appears on the rear handle strip as an added touch along with his lettering on the wheel hubs. 

The car gets two distinct paint finishes as well as the already-available metallic black.

‘Statement Grey’ is designed to be a modern interpretation of the grey painted on the 1959 Mini Austin Seven, while ‘Inspired White’ is based on the classic Mini beige.  

On the interior, in addition to more Smith-themed branding, is a flamboyant circular digital entertainment display in the centre of the car.

The current Mini Cooper range features three-door and five-door variants that start from $41,990 and $43,990 (before on-road costs) respectively, while there are also convertible and electric options. 

Both starting variants have a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that has 115kW and 230Nm, driven by a seven-speed dual clutch auto to the front wheels. 

The top-spec JCW starts from $67,990 (before on-road costs) and gets more grunt with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, producing 170kW and 380Nm.

The Mini Cooper has been a confident seller as a premium hatch in Australia, with nearly 40 per cent of sales as of September 2025, fending off competition from Volkswagen’s Polo and Audi’s A1. 

The Paul Smith edition will launch at the start of a busy 2026 for Mini, with its updated 2026 Cooper three-door, five-door and convertible variants releasing later in the year.