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{{Character infobox |merch=true | |||
|image=Mini.png | |||
|make=[[Chauncey Motors]] Cavalcade Touring 200 | |||
|gender=Female | |||
|eye color=Green | |||
|color=Purple | |||
'''Mini''' is a | |relatives=[[Van]] (husband) | ||
|home=Minnesota (movie)<br> | |||
[[Dipstick]] (diecast) | |||
|aliases=Mini | |||
|occupation=Traveller | |||
|performer=[[Edie McClurg]] | |||
|first_appearance=''[[Cars]]'' | |||
|latest_appearance=''[[Cars Daredevil Garage]]''}} | |||
{{Quote|Oh, for the love of [[Chrysler]], can we please ask someone for directions?|Minny|Cars}} | |||
'''Minny''', sometimes referred to as '''Mini''', is a van who enjoys traveling. In the [[Cars (franchise)|''Cars'' franchise]], Minny and her husband [[Van]] make frequent appearances as tourists that visit [[Radiator Springs]] and other locations around the world. | |||
==''Cars''== | ==History== | ||
===''Cars''=== | |||
[[File:Vans.jpg|thumb|left|Van and Minny drive through Radiator Springs.]]In ''[[Cars]]'', Minny and Van are first seen driving towards [[Radiator Springs]] while looking for an on-ramp to [[Interstate 40]]. Minny tells Van that maybe they should ask for a map, but he says he has a GPS and never needs a map again. Minny 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]], Minny suggests that Van should read the map. Van says "I don't need a map! I have the GPS." When they are about to leave, [[Lizzie]] puts a sticker on Van's bumper as something to remember the residents, and Sally tells them to spread word of the town by telling their friends. After [[Lightning McQueen]] begs Van and Minny to call for help, they stand for a few seconds of silence. Then their car alarms go off, and they quickly leave the town, but not before cautiously locking their doors. | |||
==''Cars | They are later seen in a post-credits scene, where they are lost in the middle of the desert, still looking for an on-ramp. They are covered in dust and have tumbleweeds stuck to their tires, as well as inside Van's luggage carrier. Minny 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 Toons''=== | |||
====''Spinning''==== | |||
In ''[[Spinning]]'', Minny makes a cameo in the crowd watching [[Guido]] perform his tricks with a sign. | |||
== | ===''Cars 2''=== | ||
*[[Cars 2]] | [[File:Todd's second cameo in Cars 2.png|thumb|200px|Minny, Van and [[Todd]] watching the [[Radiator Springs Grand Prix (Cars 2)|Radiator Springs Grand Prix]]]]Minny 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, doesn't believe it until [[Holley Shiftwell]] arrives to confirm it. Later, Minny and Van are seen attending the Radiator Springs Grand Prix. | ||
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[[Category:Cars | ===Other appearances=== | ||
[[Category:Cars | Minny also appears in the [[List of commercials|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 the riders almost crash into [[Mack]], they will almost crash into Van and Minny, who quickly move out of the way. | |||
==General information== | |||
===Physical description=== | |||
Minny is a Chauncey Motors Cavalcade Touring 200 signifying 200 horsepower, and a 3.8-Liter V6 engine, a model that is based off of the 1996-2000 Chrysler Town & Country. She is painted entirely purple, with chrome mirrors and rims. Her license plate reads "SL1-19". Her maximum speed is 80 mph (130 km/h) | |||
===Personality and traits=== | |||
Minny often disagrees with her husband, most often on Van's lack of wanting to use directions to get to their desired locations. | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Cars]]'' | |||
*''[[Cars 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Spinning]]'' | |||
==Official profiles== | |||
===''Car Finder Game''=== | |||
{{Car Finder bio | |||
|artwork=Mini.png | |||
|name=Mini | |||
|make=Chauncey Motors Cavalcade Touring 200 | |||
|pronoun=Her | |||
|story=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.}} | |||
==Quotes== | |||
*"''Yeah, we're in the middle of nowhere!''" - ''Cars'' | |||
*"''We're just trying to find the interstate!''" - ''Cars'' | |||
*"''That's a very entertaining story young man!''" - ''Cars'' | |||
*"''Honey look!, Von Dutch''" - ''Cars'' | |||
==Portrayals== | |||
*[[Edie McClurg]] - All appearances | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Mini.jpg|[[Car Finder Game]] profile | |||
MiniCars.jpg|''Cars'' | |||
Vistazo - 5.png|Cars 2 | |||
Minni and Van.png|Cars 2 | |||
Lightning Francesco Minny-Target.png|Minny in the 2011 Target commercial | |||
MiniSpinning.jpg|''Spinning'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
*Croatian: ''Mila'' | |||
*Russian: | |||
**''Мини'' (transcription: ''Mini'') | |||
**''Минни'' (transcription: ''Minni'') | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*Minny and Van's names together are "minivan", a type of car. | |||
*While her diecast packaging and the [[Car Finder Game]] game refer to her as "Mini", the closing credits of the feature films spell her name as "Minny". Also, Mini is spelt in Danish instead. | |||
*Despite not appearing in [[Cars 3]], she was packed in a 2-pack Cars 3 die-cast package with Van. | |||
{{Cars}} | |||
{{Cars 2}} | |||
{{Cars Toons}} | |||
[[Category:Cars characters]] | |||
[[Category:Cars 2 characters]] | |||
[[Category:Cars Toons]] | |||
[[Category:Spinning]] | |||
[[Category:Vans]] | |||
[[Category:Minivans]] | |||
[[Category:Parents]] | |||
[[Category:Radiator Springs townies]] | |||
[[Category:Race Fans]] |
Latest revision as of 06:53, 6 August 2024
- Mini redirects here. You may be looking for the vehicle trademark.
Mini | |||||||||||
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Vehicle type | Chauncey Motors Cavalcade Touring 200 | ||||||||||
Color | Purple | ||||||||||
Occupation | Traveller | ||||||||||
Main portrayer(s) | Edie McClurg | ||||||||||
First appearance | Cars | ||||||||||
Latest appearance | Cars Daredevil Garage | ||||||||||
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Minny, sometimes referred to as Mini, is a van who enjoys traveling. In the Cars franchise, Minny and her husband Van make frequent appearances as tourists that visit Radiator Springs and other locations around the world.
History
Cars
![](/images/thumb/1/1c/Vans.jpg/300px-Vans.jpg)
In Cars, Minny and Van are first seen driving towards Radiator Springs while looking for an on-ramp to Interstate 40. Minny tells Van that maybe they should ask for a map, but he says he has a GPS and never needs a map again. Minny 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, Minny suggests that Van should read the map. Van says "I don't need a map! I have the GPS." When they are about to leave, Lizzie puts a sticker on Van's bumper as something to remember the residents, and Sally tells them to spread word of the town by telling their friends. After Lightning McQueen begs Van and Minny to call for help, they stand for a few seconds of silence. Then their car alarms go off, and they quickly leave the town, but not before cautiously locking their doors.
They are later seen in a post-credits scene, where they are lost in the middle of the desert, still looking for an on-ramp. They are covered in dust and have tumbleweeds stuck to their tires, as well as inside Van's luggage carrier. Minny 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 Toons
Spinning
In Spinning, Minny makes a cameo in the crowd watching Guido perform his tricks with a sign.
Cars 2
![](/images/thumb/2/24/Todd%27s_second_cameo_in_Cars_2.png/200px-Todd%27s_second_cameo_in_Cars_2.png)
Minny 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, doesn't believe it until Holley Shiftwell arrives to confirm it. Later, Minny and Van are seen attending the Radiator Springs Grand Prix.
Other appearances
Minny also appears 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 the riders almost crash into Mack, they will almost crash into Van and Minny, who quickly move out of the way.
General information
Physical description
Minny is a Chauncey Motors Cavalcade Touring 200 signifying 200 horsepower, and a 3.8-Liter V6 engine, a model that is based off of the 1996-2000 Chrysler Town & Country. She is painted entirely purple, with chrome mirrors and rims. Her license plate reads "SL1-19". Her maximum speed is 80 mph (130 km/h)
Personality and traits
Minny often disagrees with her husband, most often on Van's lack of wanting to use directions to get to their desired locations.
List of appearances
Official profiles
Car Finder Game
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Mini Chauncey Motors Cavalcade Touring 200 |
Her story: |
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"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." |
Quotes
- "Yeah, we're in the middle of nowhere!" - Cars
- "We're just trying to find the interstate!" - Cars
- "That's a very entertaining story young man!" - Cars
- "Honey look!, Von Dutch" - Cars
Portrayals
- Edie McClurg - All appearances
Gallery
-
Car Finder Game profile
-
Cars
-
Cars 2
-
Cars 2
-
Minny in the 2011 Target commercial
-
Spinning
Names in other languages
- Croatian: Mila
- Russian:
- Мини (transcription: Mini)
- Минни (transcription: Minni)
Trivia
- Minny and Van's names together are "minivan", a type of car.
- While her diecast packaging and the Car Finder Game game refer to her as "Mini", the closing credits of the feature films spell her name as "Minny". Also, Mini is spelt in Danish instead.
- Despite not appearing in Cars 3, she was packed in a 2-pack Cars 3 die-cast package with Van.