The British miracle “Mini”, which has been exciting the hearts of car enthusiasts and aesthetes for many decades, surprised in 2010 with the continuation of the model range in the form of the Mini Cooper Countryman. The model is assembled in Austria, the city of Graz. By the way, this is the first “Mini” whose production went outside the United Kingdom. The Countryman is positioned by the company as a “compact crossover.” And the main word here will be “compact”. Five-door, with front-wheel drive and even all-wheel drive, it still feels somewhat like a toy. This is the fate of Mini cars in principle: the first of the emotions they evoke will always be tenderness!
General information about Mini Countryman
Countryman literally means “village dweller”! But this is not a farmer-cowboy, transporting cows in the back of a pickup truck and cutting through the roadless expanses of the ranch surroundings on his powerful 4x4! If we imagine a villager who chooses a Mini Cooper Countryman, it will be an inhabitant of a typical English village. With licked green landscapes and sheep outside the window. And prim old ladies, meeting their five-o-clock in full dress, exchanging village gossip with dignity! And considering that “Mini” likes to attribute femininity, perhaps those very same ladies will “have a blast” at “Countryman”!
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However, the Mini's toy appearance is quite deceptive. Those who have once chosen this car know that under the hood it hides much more than you expect at first glance. And the myth that Mini produces women's cars has long been refuted. The brand has quite a few male admirers. In general, such chauvinism towards small cars is observed mostly in our country. Europe, with its narrow streets and crazy problems with parking spaces, is not surprising with a two-meter tall, corpulent man who chose a small car to get around.
Dimensions Mini
Of course, when we compare “Countryman” with its brothers from the “Mini” ranks, it may even seem like a giant! But the parameters from the crossover position are quite modest:
- length 4110 mm,
- width 1789 mm,
- height 1561 mm
- trunk volume – 350 l (maximum 1170 l, with rear row seats folded),
- ground clearance (clearance) – 145 mm.
As a result, we get a car slightly larger and taller than a standard subcompact passenger car. It’s still too early for Countryman to join the ranks of full-fledged “crossovers” with such data. But to the category of so-called. “SUVs” are easy to classify.
Appearance
As soon as you look at the Countryman, you unmistakably guess that it belongs to the “Mini” family. Despite the fact that he is a sort of “overgrown”, the headlights and stance are typically wide for a Mini, thanks to which he subtly resembles a bulldog! No wonder - a very popular breed in England! The claim to “crossover” is evidenced by increased dimensions in all respects, 5 doors, and roof rails.
Countryman gained solidity thanks to inflated fenders and a more massive bumper. The contrasting edging of the thresholds looks very stylish. If we take models equipped with a panoramic roof, we can safely talk about the design as “retro-futuristic” - such paradoxical feelings are evoked by this car.
Interior designers remain true to the retro concept. Toggle switches for switching instruments in the “aviation” style, a round large (maybe too much!) speedometer located on the central panel. A screen with on-board computer readings is easily placed inside the speedometer. The LED interior lighting changes color from orange to bluish with the simple press of a button.
Pleasant little things: armrests, cup holders, stands for mobile phones, moving along the length of the entire cabin, thanks to a special rail with locks.
The option of leather trim gives the interior a special chic, evoking thoughts of English clubs for real gentlemen.
But, no matter how you look at it, it doesn’t leave you with the feeling that there’s a lot of unnecessary stuff, and at the same time there are problems with ergonomics: you want to do something smaller, something larger. And some things don’t seem entirely necessary.
Price
“Mini Cooper Countryman” is presented on the Russian market in all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive variations, with a gasoline turbo engine producing 122, 184 hp. There is a diesel option - 143 hp. Any car can be equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, or a 6-speed automatic transmission, depending solely on the wishes of the client.
The Mini is generally characterized by flexibility in installing any options. Included Base The car can already be considered fully equipped:
- 6-speed manual transmission
- ABS+ emergency braking system,
- Front and side airbags, seat belt pretensioners, child seat anchors,
- Air conditioner,
- Alloy wheels (16-18 inches),
- Finishing of the panel, center console, doors with plastic in 3 colors (beige, brown, black),
- Fabric seat and interior upholstery
- Electric drive of 4 windows,
- Power side mirrors
- Rearview mirror with anti-glare function
- Audio system (FM-CD-MP3-AUX) 6 speakers,
- Adjusting the driver's seat
- Steering wheel height adjustment,
- Spoiler, roof rails
- Central locking (D/U),
- Starting the engine with a button.
Additional options can be listed endlessly. The color scheme alone can vary in 11 (!!!) colors. Possibility to install a sunroof and even a panoramic roof. Full leather or combination seat trim, heated seats, a navigator, a Hi-Fi audio system, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, separate rear seats, 19-inch alloy wheels - all this is not a complete list of bells and whistles offered by the manufacturer.
It’s original for Mini to offer options in a package named after different spices:
- Salt includes additionally: heated front seats and mirrors, alarm, on-board computer, height adjustment of the driver's seat)
- Pepper: Salt plus climate control, fog lights, rain sensor
- Chili: Pepper adds xenon, sports seats, leather trim.
The manufacturer does not oblige you to purchase only one package of options. An individual approach to each customer is the famous “Mini” policy.
Options to supplement your “Countryman” with almost any option depend only on the client’s desire and imagination. Well, and from the willingness to pay, of course! Speaking of prices:
- Mini Cooper Countryman, front-wheel drive, 1.6 engine, 122 hp. basic equipment is offered for a price about 1 million rubles.
- Mini CooperSCountryman with all-wheel drive (ALL4), S means “sports”, equipped with a turbo engine, 1.6 l, 184 hp, electro-hydraulic rear wheel drive. Minimum cost in the "base" » 1 million 455 thousand rubles.
- Mini CooperSD Countryman, four-wheel drive, turbodiesel. Engine 2 l, 143 hp. will cost more than 1.5 million rubles
- MiniJohnCooperWorks Countryman, all-wheel drive, reinforced suspension, 218 hp engine, will cost from 1 million 760 thousand rubles.
Any configuration may include an additional package of options, the cost of which is determined solely by the amount of equipment purchased.
Test Drive
Of course, no one expects the Mini Cooper Countryman to have SUV properties. Even the most “vigorous and charged” Countryman with all-wheel drive and reinforced suspension remains a car for driving on smooth (preferably) city roads. In bad weather conditions (wet snow) it is prone to skidding, so you need to be especially careful when changing lanes. The steering wheel requires concentration from the driver: even when driving straight, microsteering is indispensable. The ride is smoother than that of the smaller Mini brothers, but the McPherson suspension does not save you from a painful reaction even to trivial irregularities.
The side mirrors are too small for a full view, which is very annoying when changing lanes. Good visibility is also hampered by the roof that floats forward. The disadvantages include the lack of a full-fledged spare tire - the manufacturer supplies the Countryman only with a branded repair kit. Given the sensitivity of the wheelbase to road imperfections and taking into account the quality of Russian roads, this fact is somewhat annoying.
When reaching the promised maximum speed (190 km/h), roaring sounds burst into the cabin. Some might consider them sporty. Most people find them scary! It reaches the first hundred, as it is written in the text of the characteristics, in 7 seconds. However, this figure is very average. And it’s hard to count on a racing driving style even in the sports version. Unless on ideal surfaces in excellent weather conditions.
The manual transmission has a tight clutch, which responds to attempts to conquer uneven roads and roads that are not like asphalt with a pronounced burnt smell. So, don’t overuse the manual transmission on country roads: it’s easy to burn out the clutch when trying to drive off-road!
Possible competitors
Among the Mini Countryman's competitors, the most frequently heard names are: Nissan Juke; BMW X1; Ford Kuga; Renault Koleos; Nissan QashQai; VolksWagenTiguan... and other crossovers similar to Countryman, mainly in price category. Many of them, unlike the Mini Countryman, have truly off-road qualities. Perhaps a comparison with Nissan Juke and BMW X1 is appropriate. Although the “penny” BMW can hardly be considered a full-fledged competitor: the Mini’s ownership of the Bavarian concern makes them more like relatives!
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Almost everyone on the street looks at him. But if the representatives of the stronger half are simply looking at the new Countryman with interest, then the girls literally squeal with delight. And if they find themselves in the salon, they flatly refuse to leave. Because inside the crossover seems animated: some living design lines, a luminous edging around the “round” central screen, changing color depending on the driver’s actions and driving modes. There is a feeling that the car is talking and communicating its mood. So, the circle turns red in the parking lot when approaching an obstacle, a “crawling line” runs along it when adjusting the music volume, and when entering the road, the “saucer” begins to duplicate the tachometer revolutions. At night, the interior panels light up in the cabin, and their color and intensity can be changed...
Bavarian roots
The new product is built on the global front-wheel drive BMW platform (the MINI brand belongs to the BMW concern), which is used by all MINI passenger models, as well as compact representatives of the Bavarians, in particular, the BMW 2-Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer, as well as the X1 crossover. Soon the next-generation BMW “unit” will ride on the same chassis.
The initial modification is equipped with front-wheel drive, a manual transmission and a 3-cylinder petrol 1.5-liter turbo engine with 136 hp. However, it can be equipped with both an all-wheel drive transmission and an automatic transmission. All other options offered in Russia have 4-cylinder engines, all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. This is a version with a 2-liter 192-horsepower gasoline unit, as well as modifications with a 2-liter turbodiesel developing 150 or 190 hp. depending on the degree of forcing. We have a 150-horsepower version on test.
Compared to the previous generation model, the new Countryman has dramatically increased in size. He added 20 cm in length and 3 cm in width. The height, however, decreased by 0.4 cm, but this is practically nothing. The wheelbase has grown by 7.5 cm. The volume of the luggage compartment has increased by 100 liters - from 350 to 450 liters. In short, the world has never seen such a big MINI.
The design of the new product is immediately recognizable as belonging to the brand: this “big-eyed” front end with a slight slope of the windshield has many fans around the world. But while previously they were forced to put up with the lack of practicality in their favorite car, the Countryman is quite good as a family vehicle.
First of all, there is a really spacious interior. Therefore, contrary to usual, I will begin the story about the “inner world” of the crossover from the rear seats. Surprisingly, there was more space here than expected. There is an impressive gap in front of the knees, there is plenty of space for the feet under the cushion of the front seat, even if it (the chair) is lowered all the way, and there is plenty of space above the head. Despite the fact that the test copy is equipped with a panoramic roof, which ate several centimeters from the ceiling. The backrests of the sofa are adjustable in angle of inclination, there is a convenient folding central armrest with cup holders and ventilation deflectors between the front seats. In short, you can comfortably cover hundreds of kilometers.
You can't find fault with the driver's seat either. The seat is tight, with a adjusted profile, pronounced lateral support and a retractable cushion extension. The seating position is low by crossover standards, but compared to other MINI models, we can say that the driver is positioned quite high.
Ergonomics, when compared with its predecessor, has become normal. For example, control of the power windows, which in the previous Countryman was carried out using toggle switches on the center console, is now located like everyone else - on the driver's door. The central screen has become touch-sensitive, but personally, I find it much more convenient to use the selector on the central tunnel - essentially, a modified joystick of the “battery” iDrive interface. And finally, the speedometer is no longer in the center of the front panel, as it was before, but in front of the driver’s eyes. Moreover, there is a retractable “glass” for the projection display.
The trunk is also full - its 450-liter volume allows you to fit enough things. In addition, the compartment increases if you move the rear sofa forward by 13 cm, but if you fold the backs of this very sofa altogether, you will get a flat floor at the back. In the underground, in the basic equipment, there is another niche for luggage, but for an additional fee it can be filled with a “dokatka”. The rear door has an electric drive with a “foot” opening function (by moving your foot under the bumper). If the owner likes to relax in nature, the car can be equipped with a picnic bench with protection from dirt, installed right there in the trunk.
Turbodiesel happiness
While in the cabin, it is practically impossible to understand that there is a turbodiesel under the hood: there are almost no vibrations during its operation, and the characteristic “chirping” is heard only when the windows are open. And how he pulls! When you press the accelerator pedal, there is absolutely no turbo pause effect even with “standard” engine and gearbox settings, and if you switch to “dynamic” mode, the car begins to respond to fuel supply with the agility of a small sports car. At the same time, the 8-band automatic transmission shifts faster, smoother and more skillfully than a professional driver; when you want to drive economically, you can turn on the “green” mode. In this case, the accelerator pedal becomes a little “dull”, and the number of kilometers played in the “standard” driving mode is displayed in green numbers on the tachometer dial. I tried it a little and... turned on the “sport” settings. Because it is impossible to drive this car calmly!
It seems like there’s nowhere to rush, but I’m driving faster than the traffic flow, angry at the slow-moving vehicles and speed cameras. I would rather get away from the city, away from busy highways: I have in mind some winding roads, quite free from other cars, and I really need to go there...
What a pleasant heaviness the small sharp steering wheel has, making only 2.5 turns from lock to lock, how great this crossover with 165 mm ground clearance, almost without heeling, is screwed into turns! I enjoy the “tasty” effort on the controls and their precise reactions to my actions. The tires are already squealing in the corners, and I am increasing the speed, reveling in my fusion with the car! And even on the verge of sliding, it is not difficult to feel the balance of the crossover. This is a real MINI, without any size compromises and a higher center of gravity!
Surprisingly, the new Countryman also feels great on high-speed tracks with long straights and gentle turns. I remember that my predecessor behaved quite nervously in such conditions. Here, the sharp steering wheel does not at all prevent the driver from feeling confident at high speed, since it has a very clear “zero”. And the crossover practically does not react to rutting, despite the optional 18-inch “shoes”, two sizes larger than in the standard configuration. And the turbodiesel, carrying “only” 150 hp, continues to pull vigorously at a speed of 130 km/h, allowing you to overtake with ease.
It would seem that with such sporty settings and a high body, the crossover chassis should be bone-crushingly rigid, as evidenced by the previous generation model. However, nothing like that! Yes, the suspension is tight, the car follows the profile of the road surface and “itches” a little on the asphalt bumps, but it swallows all the patches and cracks with a bang, while the driver and passengers have a feeling of the high energy intensity of the chassis. Only on large potholes does the suspension react with a knock, but overall the level of comfort is not bad. And for a MINI, the smoothness of the ride is completely unprecedented. If you “change” the car to standard 16-inch wheels, and even abandon the “runflat” (the test vehicle has 18-inch runflat), the Countryman will certainly become even more comfortable.
And sound insulation has become better: although the hum from the tires is clearly audible in the cabin, it is not so strong as to be annoying. All other noises are perfectly balanced and none of them stand out.
The new MINI Countryman is the first car that over the past couple of years has made me drive past my house in the evening and go for a night of driving along country roads. It wins the hearts of the fairer sex with its charismatic appearance and unique interior, while it captivates men with its refined driving performance. All that remains is to find 2,100,000 rubles - that’s how much this test copy costs.
| Technical specifications MINI Cooper D ALL 4 Countryman |
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| Dimensions, mm | 4299x1822x1557 |
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| engine's type | L4, turbodiesel |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
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| Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, s | |
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At the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2016, the official premiere of the 2nd generation MINI Countryman crossover took place. The new model turned out to be noticeably larger than its predecessor and received quite significant changes both in terms of design and technically.
The British brand delivered the SUV to the production line of the VDL group in Holland, where third-generation MINI hatchbacks and convertibles are also assembled at the same time. Car sales on the European market began in February two thousand and seventeen, and after that the SUV reached Russia.
Exterior
When creating the new Mini Countryman 2018, the automaker needed to refresh the design of the model, making it more masculine, but without spoiling the corporate image. As a result, it was decided to entrust the development of the appearance to the Bavarians, and they coped with the task.
From the front, attention is drawn to the unusual radiator grille with a wave-like pattern and lowered corners, which, coupled with aggressive lighting technology, creates a disgruntled “face”. Also, one cannot fail to note the crossover’s muscular hood with longitudinal decals.
Changes in dimensions made it possible to make the MINI Countryman 2018 in a new body the most harmonious model in the line of the British brand. The all-terrain vehicle retained its relief shapes and proportions, while receiving plumper wheel arches and a stylish “hanging” roof.
At the rear, the “British” is memorable for its compact vertical blocks of lights and a massive bumper with two round exhaust pipes. Another innovation, although not so significant, was the gas tank flap, which moved to the right side.
Note that the new Cooper Countryman received black and silver protective lining all around. They are designed to emphasize the all-terrain nature of the car, but whether the crossover is suitable for driving outside public roads is another question.
Salon
In terms of interior design, the 2018 Mini Countryman largely follows its predecessor. The British decided to do without drastic changes here too, but in general the interior of the second generation model has become less cartoonish than before.
The driver has access to a stylish three-spoke multi-steering wheel with noticeable ridges on the rim. Directly behind the steering wheel there is an analog instrument cluster. It is made in the form of two overlapping dials, with the upper one (speedometer) almost completely covering the lower one (tachometer).
The new Countryman, like other modern representatives of the brand, received a touch screen multimedia system. The latter was built into the branded “round” in the center of the front panel. Screen sizes range from 6.5 to 8.8 inches, with the most affordable versions equipped with a modest 2.7″ dual-color display.
Interestingly, the multimedia arsenal includes the “Country Timer” program, which, based on data from the stabilization system, records the duration and intensity of off-road trips. But unfortunately there is no support for the popular Android Auto and Apple CarPlay interfaces here.
The instrument panel, multimedia and some other controls have bright multi-colored lighting, thanks to which the Countryman’s interior resembles a spaceship at night. A few words need to be said about the revised ergonomics: the central locking buttons have moved from the center console to the doors, and the light control is now located to the left of the steering wheel.
Increasing the car's wheelbase also made the five-seater interior noticeably more spacious. The seating position itself has become higher, with more free space both in the legs and above the head. As before, the second row has longitudinal adjustment, allowing it to be moved back and forth in a range of 130 mm.
Specifications
The new Mini Cooper Countryman 2018 is not a purebred “British”, since the second generation SUV is based on the Bavarian “trolley” UKL. MacPherson struts are used at the front, and a three-link suspension at the rear, ground clearance (clearance) is 165 millimeters.
Compared to its predecessor, the crossover has significantly increased in size. The length of the car has increased to 4,295 mm (+ 200), and its wheelbase has increased to 2,670 mm (+ 75). The increase in width was 30 mm (1,819 mm), and only the height decreased by 4 mm (1,557 mm).
The luggage compartment volume under the shelf is 450 liters. The rear sofa folds into a flat floor in a ratio of 40:20:40, which allows you to increase the cargo compartment capacity to 1,309 liters. To make access to the trunk easier, the company’s specialists slightly enlarged the opening of the fifth door, and a folding “banquette” appeared on the threshold, capable of supporting the weight of two adults.
In terms of technology, the basic Cooper Countryman is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 136 hp. (220 Nm), and the more expensive version of the Cooper S Countryman received a 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit with a Twin Scroll turbocharger. The performance of this engine is 192 “horses” and 280 Nm of torque.
The top version of the Cooper Countryman JCW is equipped with the same engine, but here the engine is boosted to 231 horsepower (350 Nm). A two-liter diesel engine is also offered for the British SUV. In the Cooper D Countryman version, its output is 150 hp, and in the Cooper SD Countryman - 190 hp.
By default, 136-horsepower SUVs have front-wheel drive, but more expensive versions are equipped with a new all-wheel drive system that uses a fifth-generation Haldex electro-hydraulic clutch to connect the rear axle. Depending on the chosen modification, Countryman can be equipped with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six- or eight-speed automatic transmission.
Price in Russia
The MINI Countryman 2 crossover is sold in Russia in four trim levels: Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SD and JCW. The price of the 2019 Mini Countryman in a new body varies from 1,835,000 to 2,675,000 rubles.
MT6 - six-speed manual transmission
AT6 - six-speed automatic transmission
AT8 - eight-speed automatic transmission
D - diesel engine
4WD - four-wheel drive (plug-in)
New Mini Countryman 2017-2018 - photos and videos, price and specifications, technical characteristics of the 2nd generation Mini Countryman, a British compact crossover. The official world premiere of the SUV is planned in November 2016, where the manufacturer will show not only a new product with a traditional internal combustion engine, but also its first hybrid model - the Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 with a hybrid power plant from the Bavarian compact MPV BMW 225xe Active Tourer. Sales of the “second” Mini Countryman will start in February 2017 price 22465-28430 pounds (1708-2160 thousand rubles) in the manufacturer’s native Britain. The new generation of Mini Countryman will reach Russia next spring.
It should immediately be noted that the Countryman 2 crossover has become the largest Mini car in its entire 57-year history. The new product is noticeably larger than its predecessor: 200 mm long, 30 mm wide, with a 75 mm longer wheelbase and increased ground clearance by 25 mm.
- The external dimensions of the 2017-2018 Mini Countryman body are 4300 mm long, 1820 mm wide, 1585 mm high, with a 2670 mm wheelbase and 170 mm ground clearance.
- For the “second” Mini Countryman, a huge selection of alloy wheels R16, R17, R18 and even R19 is offered.
The change of generations entailed not only an increase in the overall dimensions of the body of the compact British premium crossover. The designers gave the new model a more solid and, of course, modern appearance with large headlights complemented by LED rings for daytime running lights and large fog lights, a bright and original, broken roof line, huge wheel arches, visually expanded stampings and powerful plastic linings, a solid crossover body kit the perimeter of the body, a completely new tailgate with a platform for a license plate decorated with a chrome trim.
The body structure of the Mini Countryman uses the most modern materials and technologies, allowing, on the one hand, to ensure the minimum possible curb weight of the new product, and on the other hand, to ensure maximum protection for the driver and passengers.
For safety, there is a standard automatic braking system, front and side airbags, and curtain airbags. For an additional fee, adaptive cruise control and a Driving Assistant system, trained to recognize pedestrians, cyclists and animals, as well as monitoring road signs, a parking assistant and a head-up display.
The cabin of the “second” Countryman is declared by the manufacturer as a full five-seater. The split rear row seat 60:40 can move on a slide along the cabin by 130 mm, and the split backrest 40:20:40 can change the angle of inclination or fold completely, increasing the useful volume of the luggage compartment.
The cargo capacity of the trunk, by the way, is very impressive, from 450 liters behind the backs of the second row in the standard position to 1309 liters when the rear seats are transformed into an extension of the trunk. Interestingly, as a bonus, there is a Picnic Bench hidden in the trunk hold, which can support two people.
The British company Mini is a manufacturer of premium cars, despite their compact size. So the interior greets the driver and his companions with high-quality finishing materials, careful assembly and rich equipment. The seats in the first row look just perfect: anatomical shape of the back, super lateral support bolsters for the hips and back, a long pillow, electric adjustments, and the driver’s seat even has memory settings. A wide range of adjustments for the front seats will allow you to comfortably accommodate even people with a height of more than 190 km.
The driver's workplace and the organization of the front part of the cabin are also excellent: a compact steering wheel, large tachometer and speedometer radii, a modern MINI Professional multimedia system with an 8.8-inch touch screen in an LED radius (navigation, Bluetooth, Internet), a convenient climate control unit -control, buttons for managing auxiliary equipment in aviation style, LED background lighting of the interior, genuine leather, decorative inserts made of wood or carbon fiber. This equipment is in top trim levels, and the base includes a simple Radio MINI Boost audio system with a monochrome screen, air conditioning and a fabric interior. More advanced trim levels include a sophisticated Radio MINI Visual Boost multimedia system with a 6.5-inch color screen and Harman Kardon acoustics.
So there is a fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link in the rear, front-wheel drive or an upgraded ALL4 all-wheel drive system, an optional Dynamic Damper Control system that allows you not only to change the settings of the electronically controlled shock absorbers (three modes Green, Mid and Sport), but also helping to improve throttle response and provide sharper steering.
From the start of sales, the new British compact crossover Mini Countryman of the 2nd generation will receive two petrol and diesel versions, as well as a hybrid version. All engines are modern with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology, as well as a start-stop system and a braking energy recovery system, transmissions with a choice of 6 manual transmissions or 8 Steptronic automatic transmissions.
Petrol versions of Mini Countryman 2 2017-2018:
- The Mini Cooper Countryman with a 3-cylinder 1.5-liter engine (136 hp 220 Nm) is offered with both front-wheel drive and the ALL4 all-wheel drive system. Accelerates from 0 to 100 in 9.8 seconds.
- Mini Cooper S Countryman with 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (192 hp 280 Nm). Gets the first hundred in 7.2 seconds.
Diesel modification of Mini Countryman 2 2017-2018:
- Mini Cooper D Countryman with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel (150 hp 330 Nm).
- Mini Cooper SD Countryman with a four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine (190 hp 400 Nm).
Separately, it is worth mentioning the hybrid version of the Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4. The hybrid power plant includes a gasoline 3-cylinder 1.5-liter 136-horsepower engine and a synchronous electric motor (88 hp 165 Nm), the total output of the installation is 224 hp 385 Nm.
Only with the help of an electric motor, the crossover is able to cover a distance of up to 40 km. The hybrid power plant is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 mph in 6.9 seconds; the fuel consumption of the hybrid version declared by the manufacturer is less than 2 liters per hundred. The price of the Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 with plug-in hybrid drive will, according to preliminary information, be at least 32,000 pounds.
Mini Countryman 2 2017-2018 video test
The new Mini Countryman first appeared before the general public at the annual Los Angeles International Auto Show in November 2016. In fact, the model is a full-fledged second generation, and not another planned restyling. It will not be difficult to distinguish the new product from its predecessor; it has stylish round headlights with lensed optics and an elegant border of LED daytime running lights. The radiator grille is made in a corporate style and consists of many thin, horizontally oriented fins. The off-road character of the car is emphasized by small roof rails and protective linings made of unpainted plastic on the sills, wheel arches and bumpers. They are designed to protect the paintwork of body panels from mechanical damage.
Mini Countryman dimensions
The compact five-seater crossover Mini Countryman, in terms of its size, belongs to the C-class family. Its length is 4299 mm, width 1822 mm, height 1557 mm, and the wheelbase is 2670 mm. Compared to other SUVs, the Mini Countryman's ground clearance is quite small - only 165 millimeters. Thanks to this ground clearance, the car will more easily endure a trip on a dirt road and will be able to attack curbs while parking.
The Mini Countryman's trunk is quite spacious. With the backrests of the second row of seats raised, up to 450 liters of free space remains in the rear. Thanks to this volume, the crossover is perfect for the everyday tasks of a city dweller and will not lose face even during a long trip with an abundance of luggage and several passengers on board.
Specifications Mini Countryman
On the Russian market, the Mini Countryman will be equipped with three engines, a hybrid powertrain, manual and automatic variable transmissions, as well as all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. Thanks to the wide range of units provided, the car becomes quite versatile and is able to satisfy most of the needs of a potential buyer.
- The diesel Mini Countryman will receive an inline turbocharged four with a volume of 1995 cubic centimeters. The Common Rail system allowed it to develop 190 horsepower at 4000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque in the range from 1750 to 2500 rpm. A crossover with all-wheel drive will accelerate to hundreds in 7.4 seconds, and the top speed, in turn, will be 218 kilometers per hour. Diesel engines are renowned for their excellent torque and efficiency. Fuel consumption of the Mini Countryman will be 5.6 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers at a city pace with frequent acceleration and braking, 4.8 liters on the highway and 5.1 liters per hundred in the combined driving cycle.
- For those who like it a little hotter, the Mini Countryman can offer a 1,998cc turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine. Thanks to an innovative turbocharger, engineers were able to squeeze out 192 horsepower in the range from 5000 to 6000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque from 1350 to 4600 rpm. Acceleration of the Mini Countryman to hundreds will take 7.2 seconds, and the speed ceiling will be 222 kilometers per hour. Despite the high power, fuel consumption is quite low. The crossover will consume 7.9 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers in the city, 5.8 liters on the highway and 6.6 liters in the combined driving cycle.
Bottom line
The compact crossover Mini Countryman keeps up with the times. It has a classic and catchy design that will perfectly emphasize the status and individuality of its owner. Such a car will not dissolve in the gray everyday traffic and will not get lost in a large parking lot of a shopping center. The interior is a realm of high-quality finishing materials, precise ergonomics, practicality and uncompromising comfort. Even a long trip or hours spent in traffic jams will not cause unnecessary inconvenience. The manufacturer understands perfectly well that, first of all, the car should provide driving pleasure. That is why, under the hood of the crossover there is a powerful and technologically advanced power unit, which is an alloy of innovative technologies and many years of experience of engineers in the field of engine building. The Mini Countryman will last for many kilometers and will give you unforgettable emotions from your trip.
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