“The Mini” can refer to several distinct subjects:
Mini Cooper: A line of compact cars produced by the British automaker Mini, a subsidiary of BMW. The Mini Cooper is renowned for its retro-styled design and agile performance. In 2024, the fourth generation of the Mini Cooper was introduced, offering both internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) options. The BEV variant features a simplified interior with a central OLED touchscreen, and is produced in collaboration with Great Wall Motor in China.
Pokémon Mini: A handheld game console released in 2001 by Nintendo in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. It was designed specifically for Pokémon-themed games and was notable for its compact size, measuring just 74mm x 58mm x 23mm and weighing approximately 70g with a game cartridge and battery inserted. The console featured a monochrome LCD display, real-time clock, infrared port for multiplayer gaming, and a motor for force feedback. Despite its innovative features, only ten games were released for the system, and it was eventually discontinued.
Mini (film): A 2003 short film directed by Johnnie To, part of the “PTU” series. The film is known for its unique storytelling and cinematic style.