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(from Mini Press
Release) Fun has no Limits: The MINI Countryman*. (* The name
of the car may vary in some markets.)
MINI is adding a fourth model to the family, opening up a new
dimension of that unmistakable MINI feeling. As a genuine Crossover,
the MINI Countryman bridges the gap between the classic concept of
the MINI and a modern Sports Activity Vehicle. Boasting enhanced
opportunities in urban mobility and beyond, the MINI Countryman
offers that unique driving pleasure so typical of MINI to new target
groups requiring extra space and flexibility. As the first model in
the MINI range with four doors and a wide-opening rear lid, the MINI
Countryman provides even greater freedom of space for truly
versatile use, a slightly elevated seating position, and optimized
driving comfort. Full integration of the passengers within the
vehicle creates that driving experience so typical of MINI. And at
the same time the MINI Countryman maintains that go-kart feeling
likewise so characteristic of MINI, optional MINI ALL4 all-wheel
drive offering an additional highlight for the genuine connoisseur.
In a nutshell, therefore, the MINI Countryman offers all the
characteristic features of the brand in terms of design, premium
quality, handling, efficiency and customisation in new, fascinating
style.
The MINI Countryman carries on the design of the brand in superior
style and quality, combining larger body dimensions, greater ground
clearance and four doors at the side with those unmistakable design
features so characteristic of MINI. Short overhangs, a high window
line, powerful stance on the wheels, and window graphics extending
round the entire car create those unique proportions so typical of
MINI. At the same time the MINI Countryman re-interprets the
characteristic icons of a MINI such as the roofline, the hexagon
radiator grille, the large headlights integrated in the engine lid,
the surrounds on the side direction indicators, the voluminous wheel
arches and the upright rear light clusters in new style and class.
Proceeding from that design language so typical of MINI, the MINI
Countryman authentically visualises the particular features of this
very special car. Positioned almost upright, the front end bears out
strong presence and serves to optimise pedestrian safety. The extra
space within the car, in turn, is emphasised by extra-large windows,
the introduction of four doors, and the individual shape of the
roof. The particularly wide frame around the lower part of the body
and the powerfully flared wheel arches highlight the robust
character of the car and its all-wheel drive. With that typical MINI
style now being conveyed to a new segment in absolute clarity and
precision, the MINI Countryman stands out from the start as a
brand-new, highly innovative model but is nevertheless clearly
identifiable from the very beginning as a genuine MINI.
Within the interior again typical of the brand, the MINI Countryman
boasts innovative design and function elements throughout. The
slightly elevated seating position guarantees comfortable and
pleasant access to the car, optimises the driver’s all-round view,
and underlines the powerful character of this new model. The Central
Display and air vents are surrounded by coloured rings. The MINI
Center Rail quite unique the world over, extending from front to
rear instead of a conventional centre console, opens up new,
individual options for integrating all kinds of storage boxes,
cupholders, external audio devices, mobile telephones and other
comfort features. Flexibly positioned clip-in elements enable the
driver and passengers to subdivide the storage boxes individually as
required, keeping travel utensils within easy reach, wherever they
are required. At the same time the Center Rail forms an
unconventional, visual and functional connection between the front
seats and the rear passenger compartment.
The MINI Countryman comes as standard with four seats, while a
three-seat bench is available as a no-cost option. The interior
offers superior comfort also on long distances, with generous
legroom, headroom and shoulder freedom. The rear seats move
fore-and-aft either individually or in a 60 : 40 (three-seat bench)
split, the backrests may be tilted for angle either individually or
in a 40 : 20 : 40 (three-seat bench) arrangement, increasing
capacity in the luggage compartment from 350 to 1,170 litres
(12.2–41.0 cu ft).
The MINI Countryman is entering the market with a choice of three
petrol and two diesel engines, all coming in the new generation of
power units developed with the full know-how of the BMW Group and
naturally complying with the EU5 and, respectively, ULEV II emission
standards. The power range extends from 66 kW/90 hp in the MINI One
D Countryman all the way to 135 kW/184 hp in the MINI Cooper S
Countryman. The 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine in the top
model comes for the first time not only with a twin-scroll
turbocharger and direct fuel injection, but also with fully variable
valve management offering by far the best balance of engine power
and fuel consumption in its class. As a particular highlight of the
MINIMALISM fuel efficiency concept, the MINI Countryman comes as
standard and in appropriate combinations on each model with a wide
range of features serving to reduce fuel consumption and emissions,
among them Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start Stop, a gearshift
point indicator, and on-demand management of the engine’s ancillary
units. And as an alternative to the six-speed manual gearbox
featured as standard, the petrol engine models are also available
with six-speed automatic complete with Steptronic.
As an option the MINI Cooper S Countryman and MINI Cooper D
Countryman are available with permanent MINI ALL4 all-wheel drive,
an electrohydraulic differential positioned directly on the final
drive varying the distribution from front to rear in an infinite
process. Under normal driving conditions up to 50 per cent of the
engine’s power goes to the rear wheels, under extreme conditions up
to 100 per cent, offering a new, high-traction rendition of that
agile handling so typical of MINI. This superior traction and
drivetrain technology is based on the top-end suspension of the MINI
including features such as the front axle with McPherson spring
struts and forged track control arms, the multi-arm rear axle and
EPS Electric Power Steering complete with Servotronic. The MINI
Countryman furthermore comes as standard with DSC Dynamic Stability
Control, DTC Dynamic Traction Control coming either as an option or
as a standard feature on the MINI Cooper S Countryman and the MINI
Cooper D Countryman with ALL4, as well as an electronic limited-slip
function for the front axle differential.
Designed for optimum safety in the event of a collision, the body
structure with its precisely defined load paths and deformation
zones ensures passive safety of the highest calibre. Frontal and
side airbags as well as curtain airbags at the side both front and
rear, three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats, belt latch
tensioners and belt force limiters at the front, as well as ISOFIX
child seat fastenings at the rear all come as standard. Yet another
standard feature is the Tyre Defect Indicator, with runflat tyres
coming as an option and standard on the MINI Cooper S Countryman
with ALL4.
The wide range of customisation options on both the exterior and
interior again so typical of MINI are supplemented by new,
model-specific features exclusive to the MINI Countryman. New
combinations in the range of interior colours, trim strips and
upholstery enable even the most discerning customer to create his –
or her – very special car with truly unique character. The wide
range of standard features boasted by the MINI Countryman includes
highlights such as air conditioning, the MINI Center Rail, and an
audio system complete with a CD player. The equally wide range of
options and special equipment tailored to each model comes with
features such as high-end audio and navigation systems as well as
mobile telephone interfaces including the option to completely
integrate an Apple iPhone and other Smartphones in the car. Further
options are the extra-large Panorama roof, Adaptive Headlights in
combination with xenon headlight units, a heated windscreen, a
towbar, light-alloy wheels ranging in size from 16 to 19 inches,
sports suspension lowering the entire car by 10 millimetres or
almost 0.4", as well as the wide range of John Cooper Works
Performance Components.