Electric MINI Cooper SE Paul Smith Edition launches in Australia
The revived British design partnership kicks off locally with the all-electric Cooper SE, before petrol three-door, five-door and Convertible variants land later in 2026.
Shane Riley
Key takeaways
- MINI Paul Smith Edition starts at $60,990 in Australia
- Electric Cooper SE leads launch, petrol variants follow in 2026
- Nottingham Green accents, vegan leather and Paul Smith detailing throughout
MINI has confirmed the 2026 MINI Paul Smith Edition for Australia with the all-electric Cooper SE arriving first at $60,990 before on-road costs. Petrol three-door, five-door and Convertible variants follow later in 2026. It's the latest chapter in a collaboration that first put a Paul Smith MINI on the road back in 1998.
2026 MINI Paul Smith Edition pricing in Australia
Only the Cooper SE has a confirmed price for now. Sticker for the petrol Cooper three-door, five-door and Convertible Paul Smith editions will be announced closer to their local arrival, and MINI Australia is yet to confirm exact timing.
Paul Smith touches inside and out
Three body colours headline the launch: Inspired White, Statement Grey and Midnight Black II. Each is paired with Nottingham Green highlights, the partnership's signature accent. The Edition rolls on 18-inch Night Flash spoke wheels in black and dark steel, with unique badging on the tailgate and grille work to mark it out.
Inside, you get Nightshade Blue vegan leather paired with knitted cloth seat trim. Recycled polyester is used across the dashboard and door cards, while a sport steering wheel adds blue contrast stitching and a Paul Smith strap design. Look closer and you'll find projected "hello" puddle lights, designer door sill inlays and floormat rivets carrying Paul Smith's signature Rabbit motif.
Standard kit and Paul Smith additions
The Edition builds on the regular Cooper SE, so the technology carries across. Standard features include:
- Adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree surround-view parking assistant
- Steering and lane control assistant
- 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (365W)
- Augmented reality navigation
- Panoramic glass roof
- Heated, electric front seats with massage and memory for the driver
- John Cooper Works sport seats
- Anthracite headliner
Exclusive Paul Smith add-ons on top of that include:
- Sport steering wheel with Paul Smith strap design
- Nottingham Green exterior highlights
- Recycled marine-plastic trim with black and blue accents
- Black/blue MINI logos and Paul Smith tailgate lettering
- Paul Smith "hello" projected puddle lights
- Dark steel interior accents
- Paul Smith door sill inlays and Rabbit-motif floormat rivets
MINI Australia general manager Alexander Brockhoff said the partnership brings together two British names with a shared focus on individuality and design, giving local buyers a Cooper that stands apart on detail rather than performance. Australian allocation hasn't been disclosed.
For buyers chasing a small EV with genuine character, the Paul Smith Edition gives the Cooper SE a designer twist few rivals can offer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the MINI Paul Smith Edition cost in Australia?
The Cooper SE Paul Smith Edition starts at $60,990 plus on-road costs. Pricing for the petrol three-door, five-door and Convertible variants is still to be confirmed by MINI Australia.
When do the petrol MINI Paul Smith Edition variants arrive in Australia?
MINI Australia has confirmed the petrol Cooper three-door, five-door and Convertible Paul Smith editions are due later in 2026. Exact local on-sale dates are yet to be announced.
What makes the MINI Paul Smith Edition different from a standard Cooper?
It adds Nottingham Green exterior accents, exclusive 18-inch wheels, vegan leather and knitted cloth seats, projected "hello" puddle lights, recycled polyester trim and Paul Smith badging on top of the regular Cooper SE specification.
