MINI x Vagabund, Two One-Offs That Form a Mobile Sound Stage

MINI and Austrian design studio Vagabund presented a new creative collaboration: two unique one-off vehicles based on the MINI Countryman, designed for the spirit of adventure, community culture and festival lifestyle.

“A long-standing tradition and core value of the MINI brand is individual vehicle customization. Together with Vagabund, MINI continues this approach and demonstrates how a creative reinterpretation of the MINI Countryman, inspired by festival culture and music, can be brought to life through an engaged community,” says Jean‑Philippe Parain, head of MINI.

“For us, design does not begin with the object, but with the idea behind it, and it only ends when that idea becomes tangible,” explains Paul Brauchart, co-founder and head of creative, Vagabund. “The MINI x Vagabund one-offs translate a clear concept into an experiential statement. Two distinctive characters, united by MINI Countryman DNA, create a composition full of tension, making design visible as an emotional experience.”

With a sophisticated sound system, graphic accents and a bold color concept, the two vehicles are meant to be moving sound stages. The vehicle finished in Melting Silver features sand-colored & white body exterior details. The Midnight Black example stands in deliberate contrast: monochrome black, precise and technical. It is this contrast that enhances their perception and creates an overall impression that only becomes fully apparent when both vehicles are experienced together, noted the release.

Custom Bodywork, 3D-Printed Wheel Covers & Raised Ride Height

Distinctively reworked wheel arches create a visually wider stance. A front bumper attachment ensures a harmonious connection between the wings and the original front apron. Front and rear bumpers are color-coordinated with the additional body modifications, with the radiator grille being revised accordingly. Along the side sills, integrated VAGABUND lettering as a three-dimensional element sits prominently.

The raised ride height further emphasizes the off-road character of the two MINI Countryman S ALL4 models. In addition, 20‑inch wheels feature closed-off 3D‑printed wheel cover designs, giving the wheels a muscular appearance and creating a visual association with loudspeakers.

The roof rack consists of three laser-cut and folded aluminum plates, complemented by an integrated stainless-steel mesh. This construction visually references the design of speaker covers, creating a connection between the roof, side profile and overall vehicle design, turning the roof rack into an integral design element.

Sound Systems Integrated Into the MINI x Vagabund Bodies

The rear side windows have been removed and replaced by a specially developed sound system designed specifically for outdoor sound projection, with community events in mind. At its heart is a newly developed loudspeaker housing made from cast polymer granite, a material that offers precise and unadulterated sound reproduction.

Tweeters and midrange speakers are integrated directly into the bodywork, while additional subwoofers in the rear deliver a powerful punch when the tailgate is opened. Each vehicle functions as an independent sound system, but together, the two show cars form a mobile stage, creating an immersive audio experience.

On the opposite side of the vehicle is an iconic Walkman integrated into a 3D‑printed housing. With a characteristic MINI sense of humor, this creates a deliberate counterpoint to the open external sound system. The combination of analog nostalgia and contemporary construction underlines the experimental character of the entire concept, the company said.