Mini Turns Countrymans Into Rolling Boomboxes

The automaker celebrates 'sound culture' with two custom audio-focused vehicles.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:15pm

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An abstract, motion-blurred image of two Mini Countryman vehicles in vibrant colors, conveying a sense of speed, energy, and the essence of a mobile sound system.Mini's custom Countryman sound cars bring the party wherever they go, blending adventure attitude and high-powered audio in a pair of rolling boomboxes.Indianapolis Today

Mini has partnered with Austrian design studio Vagabund to create two one-off Countryman models that have been transformed into rolling sound systems. The vehicles feature external speakers in place of the rear quarter windows, allowing them to function as mobile stages or sound systems. The builds also include unique fender flares, bumpers, wheel covers, and a custom roof rack for additional audio equipment.

Why it matters

This project highlights Mini's efforts to combine its 'adventure attitude' with the growing 'sound culture' trend, targeting enthusiasts who want to bring their music and audio setups with them on the go. The modified Countrymans demonstrate the brand's willingness to experiment with unconventional vehicle designs that cater to niche interests and experiences.

The details

The two Countryman builds feature external speakers in place of the typical rear quarter windows, turning each vehicle into a rolling sound system. Mini claims the cars can also be combined to form a mobile stage setup. In addition to the unique audio features, the vehicles have been outfitted with rugged-looking fender flares, bumpers, wheel covers, and a custom roof rack with a stainless steel mesh finish to hold even more audio equipment.

  • Mini will showcase one of the Countryman sound cars at the Beijing Auto China show.
  • After the Beijing show, Mini plans to 'bring the pair closer to people live and in action across a wide range of platforms', though the specifics of those plans are unclear.

The players

Mini

A British automotive brand owned by BMW, known for its iconic small cars and focus on personalization and customization.

Vagabund

An Austrian design studio that partnered with Mini on the creation of these two custom Countryman sound cars.

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What they’re saying

“This has been a big week for special projects from the BMW group.”

— Fred Smith, Motorsports Editor

“Mini calls the two cars one-off vehicles, although their paired nature makes that branding slightly questionable.”

— Fred Smith, Motorsports Editor

What’s next

Mini plans to showcase one of the Countryman sound cars at the Beijing Auto China show, and then 'bring the pair closer to people live and in action across a wide range of platforms', though the specifics of those plans are unclear.

The takeaway

This project demonstrates Mini's willingness to experiment with unconventional vehicle designs that cater to niche interests and experiences, in this case combining its 'adventure attitude' with the growing 'sound culture' trend to create a pair of custom Countryman models that function as mobile sound systems and stages.