MINI Cooper’s New Rides: The Machina and The Skeg

Inside Cooper's latest creation, The Machina, it’s all business. Red, black, and white everywhere! The bare floor? Yup, red accents. The seats? No standard stuff here—Cooper went for motorsport-grade seats.

They even raised those puppies up with aluminum plates for perfect pedal positioning. Door panels? Stripped down and cool, sticking to the “X” design from the roof. Simple controls with classic toggle switches—no techy nonsense. Oh, and that steering wheel? Out with the old, in with a sleek racing version from Deus and Mini. Plus, a hydraulic handbrake for those tail-out drifting moments.

Switching gears, let’s talk about The Skeg—Cooper's all-electric beauty. Surf culture meets motorsport here. Think fiberglass vibes, with raw materials showing off on the nose, fender arches, and more. All this sleekness cuts down on weight, about 15% less than other EVs.

And hey, it pays homage to Cooper's classic 1960 T53, which had some serious racing cred. Fun fact: that car kicked off Honda's F1 journey! The Skeg’s yellow accents, including straps for surfboards, are a nod to Cooper's electric lineup.

Inside, The Skeg ditches frills for a clean surf shop look—think analog controls. Goodbye, door cards! Instead, you get simple fiberglass bits with bright yellow pulls. The glass roof is out, but hey, you can mount your surfboard inside Cooper's SE JCW now. Fiberglass trays and shaped shelves are perfect for stashing your wetsuits.

If you're looking to check out these one-of-a-kind rides, they’ll be at the IAA Mobility 2025 auto show in Munich. Catch them during Mini JCW X Deus Night on September 6 and all the way through September 14. Oh, and did I mention exclusive Mini/Deus apparel will be available? Get ready for some cool gear!