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{{Infobox Character
:''Mini redirects here. You may be looking for [[Mini Cooper|the vehicle trademark]].''
|image = Mini.png
{{Character infobox |merch=true
|gender = Female
|image=Mini.png
|color = Bright purple
|make=[[Chauncey Motors]] Cavalcade Touring 200
|eye color = Green
|gender=Female
|aliases = Mini
|eye color=Green
|occupation = [[Radiator Springs]] Tourist<br />Traveler<br />
|color=Purple
|family = [[Van]] (husband)
|relatives=[[Van]] (husband)
|friends = [[Tow Mater|Mater]]<br />
|home=Minnesota (movie)<br>
[[Lightning McQueen]]<br />
[[Dipstick]] (diecast)
[[Sally Carrera]]<br />
|aliases=Mini
[[Sarge]]<br />
|occupation=Traveller
[[Fillmore]]<br />
|performer=[[Edie McClurg]]
[[Flo]]<br />
|first_appearance=''[[Cars]]''
[[Luigi]]<br />
|latest_appearance=''[[Cars Daredevil Garage]]''}}
[[Finn McMissile]]<br />
{{Quote|Oh, for the love of [[Chrysler]], can we please ask someone for directions?|Minny|Cars}}
[[Holley Shiftwell]]<br />
'''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.
|interests = Asking for directions<br />
[[Tow Mater|Mater]]'s spy story<br />
|first appearance = ''[[Cars]]''
|performer = [[Edie McClurg]]}}'''Mini''', sometimes referred to as '''Minny''', is a van who enjoys traveling. In the [[Cars (series)|''Cars'' series]], Mini and her husband Van make frequent appearances as tourists that visit Radiator Springs and other locations around the world.


==History==
==History==
===''Cars''===
===''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.


[[File:Vans.jpg|thumb|left|Van and Mini drive through Radiator Springs.]]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 Carrera|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).
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.
 
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 Toons''===
===''Cars Toons''===
====''Spinning''====
====''Spinning''====
In ''[[Spinning]]'', Mini makes a cameo in the crowd watching [[Guido]] perform his tricks with a sign.
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|Mini, Van and [[Todd]] watching the [[Radiator Springs Grand Prix (Cars 2)|Radiator Springs Grand Prix]]]]Mini appears near the end of ''[[Cars 2]]'' with her husband Van. She listens to [[Tow Mater|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]].
[[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.


===Other Appearances===
===Other appearances===
Mini also appeared in the [[Mom on a Mission|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.
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.


===Cars Land===
Both Mini 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.
==General information==
==General information==
===Physical description===
===Physical description===
Mini is a Chauncey Motors Cavalcade Touring 200 HP 3.8-Liter V6, a model that is based off of the 1996 Dodge Caravan. She is painted entirely purple, with white mirrors and rims. Her license plate reads "SL1-19".
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&nbsp;mph (130&nbsp;km/h)
===Personality===
 
Mini often disagrees with her husband, most often on Van's lack of wanting to use directions to get to their desired locations.
===Personality and traits===
==Official profiles and statistics==
Minny often disagrees with her husband, most often on Van's lack of wanting to use directions to get to their desired locations.
===''Cars''===
 
*"''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.''"
==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==
<gallery position="center" bordersize="none" captionalign="center" widths="120">
<gallery>
Mini.jpg|[[Car Finder Game]] profile
MiniCars.jpg|''Cars''
MiniCars.jpg|''Cars''
Thevancars2.png|''Cars 2''
Vistazo - 5.png|Cars 2
Spinning09.png|''Spinning''
Minni and Van.png|Cars 2
MINIL.jpg|1:55 Scale Diecast
Lightning Francesco Minny-Target.png|Minny in the 2011 Target commercial
Lightning Francesco Minny-Target.png|Mini in 2011 Target Commercial
MiniSpinning.jpg|''Spinning''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Quotes==
 
*"''Oh, for the love of [[Chrysler]], can we please ask someone for directions?!''" - ''Cars''
==Appearances==
*''[[Cars]]''
*''[[Cars 2]]''
*''[[Spinning]]''
==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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*Croatian: ''Mila''
|-
*Russian:
! scope="col"|Language
**''Мини'' (transcription: ''Mini'')
! scope="col"|Name
**''Минни'' (transcription: ''Minni'')
! scope="col"|Meaning
|-
|Spanish
|Mini
|Mini
|-
|French
|Mini
|Mini
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Mini and Van's names together are "minivan", a type of car.
*Minny 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.
*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.
{{Template:Cars}}{{Cars 2}}{{Cars Toons}}
*Despite not appearing in [[Cars 3]], she was packed in a 2-pack Cars 3 die-cast package with Van.
[[Category:Characters]]
 
[[Category:Mini Vans]]
{{Cars}}
[[Category:Cars]]
{{Cars 2}}
[[Category:Cars 2]]
{{Cars Toons}}
 
[[Category:Cars characters]]
[[Category:Cars 2 characters]]
[[Category:Cars Toons]]
[[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
Vehicle type Chauncey Motors Cavalcade Touring 200
Color Purple
Occupation Traveller
Main portrayer(s) Edie McClurg
First appearance Cars
Latest appearance Cars Daredevil Garage
Character information
Alias(es) Mini
Gender Female


Relatives Van (husband)


Home Minnesota (movie)

Dipstick (diecast)

"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, Minny and her husband Van make frequent appearances as tourists that visit Radiator Springs and other locations around the world.

History

Cars

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.

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

Minny, Van and Todd watching the 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.

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

Mini
Chauncey Motors Cavalcade Touring 200
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

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.