MINI Countryman crossover represents a new combination of driving characteristics of absorption of a mini with the versatile interior of a car with four doors, and traction optimized of a Sports Activity Vehicle (in the form of voluntary all-wheel drive system). It also provides a fresh interpretation of distinctive characteristics established in the Mini design, quality, efficiency and adaptation are affected. Marked the fourth model - joining the traditional two-door, the MINI Clubman and the MINI Cabrio in the region - to meet the challenges of urban mobility with an impressive flexibility that captures the imagination beyond the traditional domain MINI with its wide range of capabilities, and paves the way for a lot more potential customers with more or less based on the mobility of experience requirements of the brand in the pleasure of driving a MINI.
With a long-distance comfort for four individual seats or space for up to five people on board, and raised driving position, versatile interior, a new generation of powerful and efficient engines and the optional MINI ALL4 all-wheel-drive system, the MINI Countryman add another attractive feature of a sprinkling emotional driving experience with the MINI. The body and interior call to share the concept of the MINI feeling with friends and a variety of situations. This pushes the MINI Countryman on radar broader target groups, with family or hobbies have created a greater need for space and flexibility and thus are eager to merge the distinctive style of the brand with innovative features and greater versatility of the interior.
From the fourth model of the brand, and the first of its kind in the premium car, the MINI Countryman is a pioneer in many ways. The new model is defined by the Classic MINI characteristics, such as striking design, including the unmistakable style of the brand, style - aka feeling "kart" - what makes MINI so much fun to drive, and its high-class, to keep the stringent BMW Group. MINI Countryman opens the way for a new audience to experience these qualities and abilities.
The characteristics mentioned above, also open new perspectives for the MINI brand itself. Extend her family model provides premium small car manufacturer to bring a superior range of this market segment.
So the MINI brand has proven its ability to once again - and stronger than ever - increasing demands of his fans, and while remaining true to its identity. MINI Countryman to add new and exciting aspects of the brand, and presents them with an innovative new concept body.
The interior of the Countryman offers a first look inside updated to be standard across the MINI range. The basic design is the same, with the brand cartoonishly large and organic forms, but the materials look a little better and the overall design is less confusing. A new integrated navigation system screen is present inside the speedometer, and it is easy to use, step by step instructions clearly determined.
The Countryman is about 200 pounds more than the Clubman and 400 heavier than the Cooper. In the basic form, which grows under the name 3000. Add a turbocharger, an automatic transmission and AWD, as in the Cooper S All4 Countryman test, and stop the weight gain to a not-so-MINI-200 of 3252 pounds more than the similarly sized JUKE. To motivate those extra kilos Countryman employment ... engines exactly the same as the other Minis. Thus, the naturally aspirated power 121 1.6-liter four is the court, especially when combined with the manual six-speed automatic scrolling. The extra power of the sixties Turbo S is certainly welcome. Even with them is not rocket Countryman, but acceleration is easily adequate. For best results, get the manual transmission. The turbo lag is minimal and, perhaps thanks to all-wheel drive, torque is absent.
The concept MINI Countryman puts clear water between the new model and the current range of the brand. This new direction is expressed in the trust to the design of the body. Measuring 4097 mm (161.3 ") long (MINI Cooper S Countryman: 4110 mm/161.8"), 1789 (70.4 ") wide and 1561 mm (61.5") high, four-door body combines the proportions of the brand usually with increased ground clearance and raised seating position. MINI Countryman builds a bridge between the classic MINI concept and state of the art Sports Activity Vehicle.
As the broadest spectrum of opportunities offered by the innovative concept of the body of the MINI Countryman, the design incorporates the development of language design distinctive MINI brand. The new model features new interpretations of the basic elements of MINI design.
These include the striking of three split-level body, greenhouse and the roof, front view (modeled by large headlights, radiator grille and hexagonal vertical windshield), the tail lights stacked vertically and "cascading" shape of the back, which expand as they head to take the wheel. Characteristic of MINI design details, such as headlights and taillights integrated as "islands" in the body, the windows between the front fender and door, and the greenhouse effect tapering back toward the rear of the Car clearly reveals the identity of the MINI Countryman as a family. Meanwhile, their game design change gives them a special appeal.
These ingredients combine to highlight both the distinctiveness of the new model and her family roots in the sense incomparable. The design of the Countryman exudes originality, MINI Performance, robustness and versatility reliable. However, the MINI usual magic and charm intact unqualified individual.
The interior of the MINI Countryman has some similarities to the MINI design language established, but adds a new identity and self catering. All interior surfaces have a great new and catchy, combining seamlessly with the powerful style. And inside, it also reflects the innovative concept of the MINI Countryman everything and its distinctive character.
The instrument panel in the MINI Countryman is striking with its concave shape and a pronounced feeling sporty and functional. Particularly large side vents shown inside a character is defined by the advanced features. Like the central air ducts, the Center Speedo and shifter, they are banded in a range around sporting a contrasting color. The side edge of the center console adds another touch of color and visual effects to support the panel. The center console gives an impression of very high quality finish with matte black and chrome ring around the controls for air conditioning fitted as standard.
Redesigned door trim highlights the characteristic shape of the body and the extra space on the MINI Countryman. The ring of the MINI brand elliptical around the armrests and door pulls are located for the first time in the new model. This design element is also in the B-pillars and emphasizes the length of the interior with its broad contours.
The MINI Countryman is equipped with a specific model of seats. MINI Cooper S Countryman, for example, the sports seats as standard. All models can be specified as an option with sport seats in two choices of fabric / leather or combinations of two full-leather options. Another highlight of the range of variation is the Hall of seats, including exceptional coverage of the environment is reminiscent of the leather seats in a classic British car.
Optional Color Line offers a range of new customization options, which bring out the color makes for the door in the middle of the door panel inside an elliptical ring, the lower B-pillar trim and the central rail to increase. Color palette includes Carbon Black, Polar Beige, Pure Red, and dark tobacco - Countryman exclusively for the MINI Cooper S - a powerful Blue Surf. At the same time, the customer can customize the interior even more of their personal style with elements of the cut cabin and Chrome Line Interior, which infuses the air vents, center speedo, tachometer and gear surround a subtle sheen.
The latest generation of gasoline engines and diesel have been recruited to supply the MINI Countryman. Sports and optimized power development to date will help ensure that Countryman seems to mark both the MINI agility and excellent comfort over long distances. Furthermore, the remarkable ability of all departments to collect as much as possible benefit from the energy allows the model has a fourth brand stand-out efficiency of its direct competitors. Extensive measures minimalism is of great importance to further reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
MINI Countryman is available to start a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, whose technology is rooted in the superlative level of development experience can be ordered for BMW Group. The output of the drive wheels ranging from 66 kW/90 hp and MINI One D Countryman up to 135 kW/184 hp and MINI Cooper S Countryman. All engines meet EU5 Countryman available in Europe and ULEV II level in the United States.
