Mini, sometimes referred to as Minny, is a van who enjoys traveling.
Bio
Mini and her husband Van love to go out and see the world. Unfortunately they rarely see their exit. Getting lost on vacation has become somewhat of a tradition for the couple. Mini enjoys the unplanned detours. They allow her to see interesting places and folks that she would never have planned on visiting. She just wishes that her husband could enjoy that time to stop and smell the roses -- and if not, then at least stop and ask for directions.
Cars
In Cars, they were first seen driving towards Radiator Springs while looking for an on-ramp to Interstate 40. She tells Van that maybe they should ask for a map, but he says he has a GPS and never needs a map again. Mini mentions that Van did the same when they were heading up to the "Crazy Days" (a parody of Derby Days) in Shakopee. When Sally tells them that she has a map inside the Cozy Cone Motel (she said this to get them to stay), Mini suggests that Van should read the map. Van says "I don't need a map! I have the GPS." When they were about to leave, Lizzie puts a sticker on Van's bumper as something to remember the residents, and Sally says to them to tell their friends. After Lightning McQueen begs Van and Mini to call for help, they just stand for a few seconds of silence. Then their car alarms go off, and they just leave the town (they dismissed McQueen's plea as madness).
In a post-credits scene, they are lost in the middle of the desert still looking for an on-ramp. They are covered in dust and had tumbleweeds stuck to their tires (as well as inside Van's luggage carrier). Mini arguably asks Van if they can ask someone for directions, but Van, almost driven to insanity, still refuses and says that there is an on-ramp close ahead.
Cars 2
Mini appears near the end of Cars 2 with her husband Van. She listens to Mater's story about being a spy, and states that she likes it. Van however didn't believe it until Holley Shiftwell arrives to confirm it. Later, Mini and Van were seen attending the Radiator Springs Grand Prix.
Cars Toons
In Spinning, Mini makes a cameo in the crowd watching Guido perform his tricks with a sign.
Other Appearances
Mini also appeared in the 2011 Target commercial. Mater calls her a "mom on a mission", which implies that she and Van may have at least one (so far unseen) child.
Cars Land
Both Minny and Van appear in Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land. After you almost crash into Mack, you will almost crash into Van and Minny, who get out of the way.
Personality
Mini often disagrees with her husband, most often on Van's lack of wanting to use directions to get to their desired locations.
Livery
Minny is painted bright purple. She has white mirrors and rims.
Model
According to Car Finder, Minny is a Chauncey Motors Cavalcade Touring 200 HP 3.8-Liter V6. She is also based on a 1996 Dodge Caravan.
Her license plate reads "SL1-19".
Appearances
Feature Films
Short Films
Advertisements
Attractions
Merchandising
Trivia
- Mini and Van's names together are "minivan", a type of car.
- While the Car-Finder refers to her as Mini, her diecast release refers to here as Minny.
Quotes
- ""Oh, for the love of Chrysler, can we please ask someone for directions?!""
- —Minny asking Van if they could ask someone for directions while lost in a desert., [[{{{3}}}]]
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