MINI Roadster teased for Life Ball benefit

MINI has released the first teaser image the one-off model Life Ball Roadster. This teaser image shows off a model which is not only beautiful to eyes but also noble to the cause.

Set to go under the auction hammer at the AIDS Solidarity Gala later this month, the Roadster was jointly created with Franca Sozzani, the chief editor of Italian VOGUE.

It features a "Deepest Purple" matte exterior with steel-coloured accents on the mirrors and wheels. Inside, there's "high-grade materials and a sophisticated seat design."

MINI has already raised more than €500,000 (approx S$1 million) for the charity and this year's proceeds will once again go towards combating AIDS and HIV.