The newMINI Countryman has received upgrades that will be rolled out across all Countryman models from November 2012. The upgrades include new interior elements, new interior and exterior colours as well as the ALL4 all-wheel drive system which is now optionally available for the MINI Cooper S Countryman.

New MINI Countryman – Specifications and Features

Engine Capability??

Customers have the choice of four Countryman models in South Africa and these include the MINI Cooper Countryman, the MINI Cooper S Countryman, the MINI Cooper S ALL4 Countryman and the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman.

The new MINI Cooper Countryman produces 90kW and 160Nm of torque with a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.5-litres/100km. The MINI Cooper S Countryman and the Cooper S ALL4 Countryman deliver 135kW and 240Nm of torque with combined fuel consumption figures of 6.6 and 8.1-litres/100km respectively. The Cooper S Countryman is now also available with ALL4 all-wheel drive. The top of the range John Cooper Works Countryman produces 160kW and 280Nm of torque with a combined fuel consumption figure of 8.0-litres/100km.

All models can be ordered with a 6-speed automatic transmission, which is standard on the Cooper S ALL4 Countrymen, as an alternative to the standard 6-speed manual transmission. The manual version of the MINI Cooper Countryman will also meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust emissions standard which comes into effect in 2014.

Styling Upgrades

Styling upgrades for the new MINI Countryman includes newly designed rings for the ‘Centre Speedo’ and four air vents which are now finished in Carbon Black with an inner ring in high-gloss black or chrome as part of the Chrome Line interior option. The new MINI Countryman also benefits from newly designed door inserts with re-modelled door armrests for maximum comfort. A control panel is now integrated into the driver’s armrest and has switches to control the windows, rear window deactivation and adjustment of the exterior mirrors.

In addition to changes of the interior colours, trim elements and Colour Lines, the new MINI Countryman will also come with a choice of two new exterior finishes and these include Brilliant Copper metallic and Blazing Red metallic.