MINI unveils three new overnight solutions for the weekend warrior

All three models have been styled with MINI's much-loved design cues to the fore. They display the fun personality which motorists have come to associate with MINI, and which have made the brand such a global success.

The cars have been developed around the 'maximum touring pleasure with minimal footprint' philosophy, and illustrate the principle of creative space utilisation for which MINI is renowned. They have been created as concept vehicles to showcase the depth of the MINI range, with no plans to offer them as production vehicles at this stage.

The MINI Clubvan Camper

The MINI Clubvan Camper (above) is the world's smallest luxury camper van, packed with practical solutions that make it ideal accommodation for an individual on a weekend away. Behind the solid side windows there is a spacious sleeping berth for one person, plus a small, extendible kitchenette complete with propane stove and chest fridge.

On-board facilities includes the MINI Navigation Portable XL sat-nav, which will help drivers find their way to the most remote spots. If the weather is unkind a television can provide entertainment and chilly mornings can be made more comfortable thanks to an auxiliary heater.

A particular highlight is the Clubvan Camper's roof. The small glass panel can be opened for ventilation or star-gazing, while the storage rack above means owners can travel with equipment for outdoor pursuits. .

The MINI Cowley

The compact tourer has been named after the historic factory - today known as Plant Oxford - which is home to much of the current MINI range. It was also where the classic BMC/Austin Mini was built and is this year celebrating a centenary of car manufacturing.

The Cowley caravan is a luxurious overnight solution and all the mod cons are fitted, including two comfortable sleeping berths, a twin-burner gas stove and a water tank complete with pump and sink facility.

A solar module charges the on-board battery and there's a 230-volt connection to power the fridge, TV/DVD and audio equipment.

The teardrop-shaped trailer is a genuine head-turner with its silhouette reminiscent of the curved lines of the MINI panels, and the doors have sliding windows on both sides - a standard feature in the classic Mini up to 1969.

The MINI Countryman ALL4 Camp

Finding overnight accommodation can be a real headache, but there's no need to worry about finding the perfect place to bed down when travelling in this MINI as all the owner has to do is head upstairs.

The innovative roof-top tent is showcased above a MINI Countryman which, thanks to its intelligent all-wheel drive system ALL4, is well-suited to travelling over rough terrain.

But this simple and practical sleeping solution can easily be mounted on a MINI or MINI Clubman. The upper half of the tent is simply folded out of its storage box. Plump up the pillows and two occupants are ready to relax, then wake up to a perfect view of your destination.

The roof-top tent quickly folds away into its box when it's not needed. The exterior has been painted in Absolute Black metallic with white stripes to match the car beneath.