New Mini Countryman 2019-2020 - photos and videos, price and configuration, specifications of the 2nd generation Mini Countryman, a British compact crossover. The official world premiere of the SUV is scheduled for November 2016, where the manufacturer will show not only a novelty with traditional internal combustion engines, but also its first hybrid model - Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 with a hybrid power plant from the Bavarian compact van BMW 225xe Active Tourer. Sales of the "second" Mini Countryman will start in February 2017 on the price 22465-28430 pounds (1708-2160 thousand rubles) in Britain, native to the manufacturer. A new generation of Mini Countryman will reach Russia next spring.
It should be noted right away that the Countryman 2 crossover has become the largest Mini car in its 57-year history. The novelty is noticeably larger than its predecessor: 200 mm long, 30 mm wide, with a 75 mm larger wheelbase and 25 mm increased ground clearance.
- The external dimensions of the 2018-2019 Mini Countryman body are 4300 mm in length, 1820 mm in width, 1585 mm in height, with a 2670 mm wheelbase and 170 mm of ground clearance.
- For the "second" Mini Countryman there is a huge selection of alloy wheels R16, R17, R18 and even R19.
The change of generations has entailed not only an increase in the overall dimensions of the body of the compact British premium crossover. The designers endowed the new model with a more solid and, of course, modern appearance with large headlights supplemented with LED rings for daytime running lights and large foglights, a bright and original, broken roof line, huge wheel arches visually extended stampings and powerful plastic linings, a solid crossover body kit for perimeter of the body, a completely new tailgate with a plate for the number plate decorated with an extra chrome trim.
The body structure of the Mini Countryman uses the most modern materials and technologies that allow, on the one hand, to provide the minimum possible curb weight of the novelty, and on the other hand, to provide maximum protection for the driver and passengers.
On guard of safety, the standard installed system of automatic braking, front and side airbags, as well as curtain airbags. For an extra charge, adaptive cruise control and Driving Assistant, trained to recognize pedestrians, cyclists and animals, and also track road signs, a parking assistant and a head-up display.
The salon of the "second" Countryman is declared by the manufacturer as a full-fledged five-seater. The split 60:40 rear seat can slide 130 mm along the passenger compartment, and the 40:20:40 split backrest can be tilted or fully folded, 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 hold two people.
The British company Mini is a premium car manufacturer despite its compact size. So the interior greets the driver and his companions with high-quality finishing materials, neat assembly and rich equipment. The seats of the first row look just perfect: the anatomical shape of the back, super rollers for lateral support of the hips and back, a long pillow, electric adjustment, and the driver's seat even with memory of settings. A wide range of front seat adjustments will make it possible to comfortably accommodate even people over 190 km tall.
The driver's workplace and the organization of the front of the cabin are also at a height: a compact steering wheel, large tachometer and speedometer radii, a modern MINI Professional multimedia system with an 8.8-inch LED touchscreen (navigation, Bluetooth, Internet), a convenient climate control unit -control, buttons for auxiliary equipment managers in aviation style, LED background lighting of the cabin, genuine leather, decorative inserts made of wood or carbon. Such equipment is in top-end configurations, and in the base is a simple Radio MINI Boost audio system with a monochrome screen, air conditioning and a fabric interior. In more advanced trim levels, the sophisticated Radio MINI Visual Boost multimedia with a 6.5-inch color screen and Harman Kardon speakers.
So there is a fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link at the rear, front-wheel drive or the upgraded ALL4 all-wheel drive system, the Dynamic Damper Control system offered for an additional charge, which allows not only to change the settings of the electronically controlled shock absorbers (three modes Green, Mid and Sport), but helping to improve throttle response and providing 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, gearboxes to choose from 6 manual gearboxes or 8 automatic transmissions Steptronic.
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 ALL4 all-wheel drive. Accelerates from 0 to 100 kitsch in 9.8 seconds.
- Mini Cooper S Countryman with 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (192 hp 280 Nm). Gains the first hundred in 7.2 seconds.
Diesel modification Mini Countryman 2 2018-2019:
- Mini Cooper D Countryman with 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).
We should also mention 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 providing acceleration dynamics from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds, the fuel consumption of the hybrid version declared by the manufacturer is less than 2 liters per hundred. The Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 with plug-in hybrid drive will cost at least £ 32,000, according to preliminary information.
Mini Countryman 2 2017-2018 video test
The iconic Mini Countryman underwent a minor facelift in fall 2012. In this review, we will recall the overall dimensions of the body and ground clearance, look for changes in the design of the exterior and interior, evaluate new colors, admire the designs of the wheel disks, evaluate the technical characteristics and fuel consumption, and talk about the prices for the new Mini Countryman 2013 in Russia.
The British crossover has been produced since 2010 and in a little over two years has managed to earn a reputation, albeit an expensive, but stylish and comfortable car with a choice of engine, gearbox and drive type.
The appearance of the tested "Briton" can cause a lot of controversy and misinterpretation, the car is liked by some motorists and disliked by others. As the saying goes: "there are no comrades in taste and color", but ... "fellow countryman" (as the name of the model is translated) looks, firstly, original and stylish, and secondly, in full accordance with the family resemblance to all cars of the Mini company. After restyling, the new Mini Countryman received a different design of the front end of the body, the changes are minimal. There is a new facing for the radiator grille and lower air intake, the foglights are of a smaller size. We will not describe the appearance of the crossover for a long time, as they say it is better to see it once. Readers will be able to evaluate the appearance of the car according to the materials in the photo gallery and the video, traditionally placed at the end of the review.
As promised, we recall the overall dimensions of the body of a five-door crossover from the British Isles, but let us clarify that Mini Countryman cars are produced in the Austrian city of Graz at one of the enterprises of BMW, which owns the Mini brand.
- External dimensions One Countryman (Cooper S Countryman) bodies are: 4097 mm (4110 mm) long, 1789 mm wide, 1993 mm (1996 mm) wide with mirrors, 1561 mm high, 2595 mm wheelbase, 145-149 mm ground clearance ( clearance Countryman depends on the size of the wheels installed).
- The curb weight of the crossover varies from 1265 kg to 1405 kg and directly depends on the installed engine and the availability of additional equipment.
- Taking into account the configuration and wishes of the potential owner, the car is equipped with tires 195/60 R16 and 205/55 R17, optionally 225/45 R18 and 225/40 R19. The initial Mini Countryman is equipped with steel disks 16 sizes, other versions on light-alloy wheels. The range of optional wheels and tires is very wide, there is plenty to choose from.
- The color palette of enamels for painting the body was expanded, and to the usual options colors Light Coffee (brown), Light White (white), Absolute Black Metallic (black), Cosmic Blue Metallic (blue), Crystal Silver Metallic (silver), Oxford Green Metallic (green), Royal Gray Metallic (dark gray), True Blue Metallic (blue), added Brilliant Copper (bronze) and Blazing Red (red).
Changes inside are immediately noticeable - new internal handles on the doors with comfortable armrests have appeared, the window regulator buttons have moved to the driver's door (previously they were on the central tunnel). The front panel and air ducts have been transformed, the center console has received a stylish frame. The ventilation deflector rings are now black, as an option for a carbon look. Otherwise, in the front of the cabin of the Mini Countryman 2012-2013, everything is familiar: a large "plate" of the speedometer in the center, a grasping steering wheel, comfortable seats with weak lateral support.
The second row is now a full-fledged sofa by default, separate armchairs can be ordered for a surcharge. The three of us will be cramped, it is better for two passengers to sit. The salon is stylish, but ... not comfortable, finishing materials do not correspond to the status and price of the car. The initial configuration includes ABS, CBS with Brake Assist, a DCS dynamic control system, a height-adjustable steering wheel with electric power steering, air conditioning (climate control is an option for 24,500 rubles), a Mini CD radio tape recorder and other little things.
To customize the 2013 Mini Countryman, there are a ton of crossover interior and exterior options, as well as basic packages:
- Salt for 27,500 rubles (heated front seats, washer nozzles and mirrors, alarm, on-board computer, driver's seat lift),
- Pepper = Salt + for 67,400 rubles adds climate control, rain sensor, fog lights,
- Chili = Pepper + for 165,400 rubles in addition xenon, sports seats, leather trim and other chips.
But even the richest package does not include Mini Visual Boost music with a color screen (option for 71,300 rubles) and a navigator (for 36,800 rubles). The new "countryman" boasts a trunk volume of 350 liters with five people in the cabin to 1170 liters with the second row seats folded.
Specifications Mini Countryman 2013: the update did not affect the changes in the technical stuffing, the crossover will be sold in Russia with front and all-wheel drive, gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions with 6 steps (option 74,500 rubles).
- Front-wheel drive One Countryman petrol 1.6 liter (98 hp) with 6 manual transmission accelerates to 100 km / h in 11.9 seconds and will allow you to gain 173 km / h of maximum speed. Fuel consumption from 5.2 liters on the highway to 7.4 liters in the city.
- Mini Cooper Countryman with front axle drive and a 1.6 (122 hp) gasoline engine with 6 manual gearboxes will reach the first hundred in 11.6 seconds, the maximum speed is 182 km / h. Consumption outside the city is 5.2 liters, in the city it is 7.4 liters.
- The all-wheel drive Cooper C All4 Countryman with a turbocharged gasoline 1.6 liter (184 hp) with 6 manual gearbox shoots up to 100 km / h in 8.3 seconds and overcomes the maximum speed of 205 km / h. Fuel consumption declared by the manufacturer from 5.4 liters with quiet driving on the highway to 7.5 liters in the city.
- Diesel Cooper SD All4 Countryman with an engine running on heavy fuel 2.0 liters (143 hp) with 6 manual gearboxes reaches a maximum speed of 198 km / h, the milestone of 100 km / h is overcome in 9.3 seconds. Average diesel consumption is 4.6 liters.
Special attention was paid to MINI John Cooper Works Countryman - a hurricane crossover with all-wheel drive ALL4, a suspension lowered by 10 mm and a highly accelerated 1.6-liter gasoline engine (218 hp) with a 6 manual transmission (or automatic transmission 6 automatic transmission) - up to 100 km / h in 7 sec, top speed 225 (223) mph, fuel consumption from 6.2 liters on the highway to 10.7 liters in the city. The car is exclusive and expensive - to buy it, you need to pay a cost of 1,675,000 rubles. In fact, it is a high-speed car with an all-wheel drive transmission, giving confidence even on slippery roads.
Test Drive Mini Countryman 2013 allows us to talk about wonderful handling and enviable directional stability for many crossovers, but there are also disadvantages. Rigid, short-travel suspension, insufficient power of the initial gasoline engine, high fuel consumption almost 2 times higher than the manufacturer's data (Cooper S All4 Countryman consumes about 13 liters in mixed mode), high cost of the car itself, expensive options and maintenance costs.
How much it costs in Russia: the updated Mini Countryman crossover will appear in the spring of 2013. The manufacturer assures that the sale will be made at the price of pre-styling machines. It costs for Russians Mini One Countryman from 870,000 rubles, Mini Cooper Countryman from 940,000 rubles, Cooper S All4 from 1,280,000 rubles, but the most expensive diesel Cooper SD All4 from 1,350,000 rubles.
The British brand MINI at the end of October 2016 celebrated the virtual premiere of the second generation Countryman compact crossover, whose "live" debut took place less than a month later at the stands of the international auto show in Los Angeles.
If the changes in the appearance of the car turned out to be only "evolutionary", then in other aspects of the transformation they turned out to be more significant - it noticeably enlarged, stepping into the C-class, "moved" to a new platform, received an updated palette of power plants, tried on a more ergonomic interior and acquired modern "Chips".
After the change of generation, "Countryman" retained the relief forms and proportions of its predecessor, but began to look not only more attractive and harmonious, but also noticeably more masculine. In front, the SUV looks at the world with aggressive lighting technology and grins with the "mouth" of the radiator grille, and at the back it flaunts spectacular vertical lights and a powerful bumper. Yes, and in profile the five-door did not disappoint - the outlines characteristic of Mini models with a short hood, "swollen" wheel arches and a "hanging" roof.
In terms of its external dimensions, the “second” Mini Countryman is a full-fledged “player” of the C-segment: the crossover is 4299 mm long, 1557 mm high and 1822 mm wide (excluding mirrors). The gap between the pairs of wheels in the "Briton" fits into 2670 mm, and the clearance under the bottom reaches 165 mm.
The interior of "Countryman" is beautiful, intricate and attentive even to small details, but at the same time less cartoonish than its predecessor.
In the direct introduction of the driver is an excellent three-spoke "steering wheel" with developed tides on the rim and control elements and an analog instrument cluster with a speedometer at the head.
The plump center console, as before, is headed by a huge "round", into which the screen of a multimedia complex with a diagonal of 6.5-8.8 inches is inscribed (in the "base" there is a two-color display of 2.7 inches), and below there are three massive regulators of the climate system and "family" tumblers.
Inside, the car boasts not only a high-quality level of assembly, but also decent finishing materials.
The Mini Countryman has a five-seater interior in all versions, and there is enough free space for a serene life both in the front and in the back.
The front seats have an impeccable structure with dense lateral bolsters and solid adjustment ranges, and the second row of seats "flaunts" a good backrest profile with a variable inclination, moderately rigid cushion and longitudinal adjustment in the interval of 130 mm.
The trunk of the second generation "Countryman" is not only correctly configured and high-quality finished, but also spacious: its volume in the standard form is 450 liters (under the shelf), and with the folded "gallery" - 1309 liters (under the roof). The rear sofa transforms in a ratio of 40:20:40, and even forms a flat platform.
Specifications. For the second "release" of the British crossover, five modifications are provided (and one of them is hybrid), which are equipped with a 6-speed "mechanics" (not available only for the most powerful diesel engine) or an 8-band "automatic" Steptronic, and the gasoline-electric version is equipped with 6- step automatic transmission. By default, the entire traction reserve of the five-door goes to the front wheels, and for a surcharge, an all-wheel drive system with an electro-hydraulic Haldex clutch of the 5th incarnation is offered, which activates the rear axle (where up to 50% of the moment can be transmitted).
- Under the hood performance Cooper accommodates a B38 three-cylinder gasoline unit with a volume of 1.5 liters with a turbocharger, one balance shaft, 12-valve timing, direct injection and variable exhaust and intake phases, producing 136 horsepower at 4400-6000 rpm and 220 Nm of maximum potential at 1400-4300 rpm.
- Versions Cooper S relies on a gasoline 2.0-liter "turbo four" with an aluminum block, a twin-scroll turbocharger, direct power supply, a pair of balancer shafts and a throttle-free mixture formation system, the return of which reaches 192 "stallions" at 5000-6000 rpm and 280 Nm of thrust at 1350-4600 rpm.
- Diesel modifications Cooper D and Cooper SD"Armed" with a four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, 16-valve timing and Common Rail fuel injection. In the first case, it produces 150 "mares" at 4000 rpm and 330 Nm of torque at 1750-2500 rpm, and in the second - 190 forces and 400 Nm at identical rpm.
- Hybrid option Cooper S E has in its arsenal the aforementioned petrol "troika" with a volume of 1.5 liters and an 88-horsepower synchronous electric motor (165 Nm), which together generate 224 "horses" and 385 Nm of available traction.
The “second” Mini Countryman accelerates to a maximum speed of 197-225 km / h, “firing” from standstill to 100 km / h after 7.2-9.8 seconds.
Gasoline versions in the combined mode "digest" 5.7-7.1 liters of fuel per "hundred", diesel - 4.5-5.1 liters.
A combined cycle petrol car consumes only 2.1 liters, and on pure electricity it can travel up to 40 km at a speed of up to 125 km / h (it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes to recharge batteries from a household power supply).
"Countryman" of the second generation uses the UKL platform with an independent MacPherson-type system in front and a multi-link configuration at the rear ("in a circle" there are transverse stabilizers). Electronically controlled Dynamic Damper Control shock absorbers with three operating modes (Mid, Sport, Green) are available for a surcharge. High-strength steels and aluminum are widely used in the body of the SUV.
"Briton" is standardly equipped with rack and pinion steering with an active electric amplifier, as well as brake "pancakes" on all wheels (with ventilation in the front) with ABS, BA, EBD and other "gadgets".
Options and prices. In the Russian market, MINI Countryman of the second generation in 2018 is offered at a price of 1,690,000 rubles - this is how much they ask for a basic version of a SUV with a 136-horsepower engine and a front-wheel drive transmission.
As a standard, the car “flaunts”: six airbags, dynamic “cruise”, air conditioning, ABS, ESP, 16-inch alloy wheels, ERA-GLONASS technology, four power windows, heated front seats, an infotainment complex, a rear view camera, rear sensors parking and other equipment.
The four-wheel drive version of the Cooper ALL4 costs from 1,990,000 rubles, the Cooper D ALL4 with a diesel engine is sold for at least 2,100,000 rubles, and for the "heated" Cooper S ALL4 and Cooper SD ALL4 you will have to pay from 2,190,000 and 2,290,000 rubles, respectively.
"Top" equipment includes (in addition to the above options): dual-zone climate control, 17-inch "rollers", parking assistance and some other "bells and whistles".
MINIs are different: coupe, crossover, and station wagon. Now some Paceman has appeared. What kind of car is this? How far has it gone from the very first, original MINI created by Sir Issigonis himself?
After two flights to Spain, to Mallorca, and just a hard day, before going to bed, not the sheep, which are usually counted, swam before my eyes, but the MINI options: classic, Cabrio, Coupe, Roadster, Countryman, Clubman, Clubvan was also remembered for the company. Now there is another Paceman. As many as eight modifications. After that, dreamed of mini-pickups and even mini-sedans.
In the morning I had a meeting with the MINI Paceman. It came to mind that it was rather Countrywoman, that is, the same Countryman, but three-door and more elegant.
The interior can be distinguished from the Countryman's cabin only by the power window buttons transferred to the doors from the center console, the rest is “one to one”.
To me, Countryman's "muzzle" is more like a fish, it is extremely difficult to fall in love with him in such circumstances. But Olya, a journalist and my companion, is delighted:
I recently bought myself a Countryman, why hurry! The Paceman is just a dream. I really like the usual MINI, but the ground clearance is too small, so the Countryman took it. I had to wait a bit.
The Paceman has a sloping roof, wider doors, and in general it really looks more feminine, dynamic and more compact than the Countryman. In fact, the three-door MINI is 4109 long, it is longer than the Countryman, albeit by only 12 mm, but it is 43 mm smaller than its brother (1518 mm high).
With regard to clearance - sheer optical illusion. The largest clearance is the Paceman turbo diesel, the MINI Cooper SD model with a 2.0-liter 143-horsepower engine that transmits 305 Nm. The petrol Cooper has a ground clearance of 135mm, and the sporty Cooper S Paceman with a sporty lowered suspension is 124mm. For comparison: MINI One (hatchback) ground clearance - 139 mm, Countryman - 149 mm.
There are endless combinations of colors, textures and trim materials. Even for backlighting, there are six color options to choose from. The corners of the panels are comfortably rounded.
Less Paceman and interior space. The ceiling above the driver and front passenger is 20 mm lower, above the rear passengers - 12 mm. Not to say that it would be cramped in the back, but the problem is how to get into the back seat. This maneuver requires acrobatic training.
The trunk also decreased, by 20 liters, to 330, and if you fold the backs of the rear seats, then by 90 liters. The Countryman will fit 1170 liters, and the Paceman - 1080.
Well, the Paceman is probably lighter than the Countryman! Yes. 5 kg. This is when you compare the turbo version. According to technical data, a three-door is faster than a four-door by 0.1 s in acceleration to hundreds: 7.5 seconds on mechanics and 7.8 seconds on a six-speed automatic.
I got a Cooper S with a manual transmission for a test drive.
The chair is comfortable and holds well. But the adjustment of its height is not convenient, the handle is still located at the back of the center box.
If you manage to get into the back seat, then sitting on it is comfortable. Instead of a central armrest, there is a console on which mounts for tablets and phones or cup holders are installed. The high line of the window gives a sense of security.
Best of all, the Paceman accelerates in sport mode. In it, the engine transmits 260 Nm at 1700 - 4500 rpm, 20 more than in standard mode. Accelerates confidently, without bursts and jerks. The uniform hum of the turbo engine is disturbed only when you release the accelerator in sport mode - you can hear pops in the muffler. The steering is sharp, the same as in the Countryman JCW, only 2.3 turns of the steering wheel all the way to one side and the other. In standard mode, the steering wheel is too light, in sport mode it is not informative enough. The Paceman makes turns with confidence, the roll is less than the Countryman, but still passing is not a reference.
When asked about body stiffness and lap times on the Nordschleife, MINI brand manager, formerly the director of the M division, Kai Segler, answers approximately the following: “These numbers are not interesting to our customers, understand, we do not just build cars, they are a kind of communicators, they bring people together. MINI drivers smile at each other when they go to work. We are like a family, we arrange joint trips ”.
The Paceman looks more dynamic than the Countryman, this is most likely due to its lower height. But in fact, their drag coefficient is the same, 0.36.
I very soon felt how this MINI unites people. I drove off the asphalt and "sat down". I just started digging - an unexpected salvation came. Three middle-aged friends, a Frenchman, a German and a Swiss, helped Olya and me to pull the car out. Yeah. MINI brings you closer, don't hesitate. However, I personally prefer to meet in a more relaxed atmosphere.
As already mentioned, we got the Paceman Cooper S with a fairly stiff sports suspension, fitted with optional 18-inch wheels. Shakes in him completely mercilessly. But you can overcome such holes in which a car with a soft suspension will strike with a bumper. Of course, to overcome obstacles, the trajectory must be built correctly. Nevertheless, I would recommend to buyers in Russia not to take a sports package, and even with large wheels.
The trunk is not only smaller than that of the Countryman (330-1080 versus 350-1170 liters), it is, unfortunately, also less convenient. Lanterns placed horizontally look very attractive, but the luggage opening narrows quite significantly.
You can already place an order with Russian dealers, deliveries began in March. Please note that you will have to pay extra for the fact that there are no rear doors. The Paceman is 55,000 - 70,000 rubles more expensive than the Countryman. The basic configuration of the front-wheel drive Mini Cooper Paceman with an atmospheric 1.6-liter 122-horsepower engine and an ordinary air conditioner costs 995,000 rubles, this version with a manual transmission is unlikely to be popular with us, the sales of Countryman with such a filling are 2%. For a car with an automatic transmission you will have to pay 1,070,000 rubles. Mini Cooper S Paceman with all-wheel drive, turbocharged 1.6-liter 184-horsepower engine and mechanics will cost 1,350,000 rubles, add 75,000 rubles and you can take it with an automatic transmission.
On a front-wheel drive Paceman, it's best to stay out of the sand, especially on the sports version. At low revs, there is not enough traction and you have to burn the clutch, helplessly fidgeting in the sand. Don't spare the extra € 1900 and go with the ALL4, all-wheel drive. And off-road tires for 500 euros are also not in the way. We didn't have such luxury, but we found friends on the Land Rover Defender, MINI really united us, especially when the cable was found.
The towing hook was discovered by accident, it was under the chair. But the need for it had already disappeared by that time - they pulled us out of the sand by the suspension arm.
What is MINI's stake on the Paceman? What other modifications should we expect?
Mr. Segler jokes: “Maybe a MINI pickup? I don't know, the idea to release the M3 truck in 2011 was. Speaking seriously, entering a new segment for us, we carefully weigh pro-et-contra. The company expects the Paceman to be as popular as the Range Rover Evoque. Of course, it is smaller, but the price is also more affordable. Next year we will show a new generation of MINIs, they will become a new round in the evolution of the family. "
MINI Paceman John Cooper Works will be shown at the January Detroit Auto Show. This charged version is equipped with a turbocharged 218-horsepower engine that transmits 280 Nm of torque and a sports suspension in which anti-roll bars are reinforced, and the ground clearance is 124 mm lower than the base by 10 mm. The drive will be available only full, the choice of transmissions - between 6-speed manual and automatic. It is a pity that this will not add to the Paceman's agility, up to a hundred in 6.9 seconds in any variant. The cost is 1,750,000 rubles, and orders began to be accepted in March.
Fastest MINI.
I sit in the Mini John Cooper Works GP and have the free Circuito Mallorca RennArena at my disposal, a 3.2 km track. In the cabin, instead of the rear seats, there is a semi-safety cage, from the speaker you can hear: "ready?"
A turbocharged engine forced up to 218 horses, accelerating this MINI to a hundred in 6.3 seconds - this is exactly what the documentation says. The standard 211-horsepower MINI JCW is 0.2 seconds slower, although both versions weigh the same at 1160 kg each. The GP on which I have to drive around the track is the fastest MINI: its drag was reduced by 6% (from 0.36 to 0.35), the maximum speed increased to 242 km / h. This MINI is faster than the Challenge by 2 km / h and the regular JCW by 4 km / h. In addition, the effect of lifting forces was reduced by 90% by installing an aerodynamic body kit: a wing and a diffuser.
Externally, the half-race GP stands out thanks to the developed diffuser.
On the track, the car is a real pleasure. The steering wheel is ideally informative and optimal in weight, the driver will instantly recognize a slip or slip. Potential locking is electronically imitated, it brakes the inner wheel and transfers more torque to the outer one, which has better grip. The traction control system is not so rigidly configured, it does not "choke" the engine at the exit from the corner.
There is no rear sofa and trunk shelf. Instead, there is a pipe.
Lightweight, specially designed wheels are the hallmark of the GP.
A common language with the car was found already in the first round. On the second I went already with an understanding of where to turn, where to slow down and began to attack the track. Holds on the GP track is simply phenomenal: sports suspension and sports tires (Kumho Ecsta V700 215/40 R17) do their job. MINI JCW has a ground clearance of 13 cm and is designed for normal roads. The MINI GP has an average of 9.1 cm, it varies within 2 cm, this allows it to be adjusted for different tracks. By default, the toe-in of the rear and front wheels is reduced in it, the camber is increased. Thanks to this, the speed in turns increased, and the turning radius also increased: it was 10.7 meters, and now it is 12 meters.
Another cross member of the reinforcement is hidden under the hood together with the "overclocked" to 218 hp. 1.6-liter turbo engine. A large turbocharger with a new radiator, a different block head and larger intake valve poppets, a completely replaced exhaust system.
The most powerful six-piston brakes did not lose their effectiveness during four laps. The front discs in the GP are ventilated, with a diameter of 330 mm, for comparison, the JCW has 316 mm.
Now let's announce the most important figures for the MINI GP:
Lap time on the Nordschleife (north loop of the Nurburgring) - 8 min. 23 p.
The Mini Cooper S, its predecessor with the John Cooper Works GP tuning package, completed the lap 18 seconds slower. "My" GP has overtaken Audi TT S, Honda NSX, Porsche Cayman S and 911 (993 series) and Lotus Exige S!
Sadly, the MINI GP will not be delivered to Russia. In Germany, prices for it start at 36,800 euros, with 2,000 cars planned for production.
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British miracle "Mini", exciting the hearts of motorists-aesthetes for more than one decade, in 2010, surprised by the continuation of the lineup in the form of 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. 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 four-wheel drive, it is still perceived as somewhat toy. Such is the fate of Mini cars in principle: the first of the emotions they cause will always be tenderness!
General information about Mini Countryman
Countryman literally - "villager"! But this is not a cowboy farmer transporting cows in the back of a pickup truck and dissecting the off-road expanses of the ranch's environs in his powerful 4x4! If we imagine a villager choosing 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 country gossip with dignity! And considering that "Mini" is fond of attributing femininity, it is possible that the very ladies will "anneal" the "Countryman"!
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However, the Mini's toy appearance is quite deceiving. Those who have chosen this car once know that it conceals much more under the hood than you would expect at first sight. And the myth that Mini produces women's cars has long been disproved. The brand has a lot of 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, cannot be surprised by a two-meter corpulent man who chose a small car to move around.
Dimensions Mini
Of course, when we compare "Countryman" with brothers from the ranks of the "Mini", he may even seem like a giant! But the parameters from the crossover point of view are rather modest:
- length 4110 mm,
- width 1789 mm,
- height 1561 mm
- trunk volume - 350 liters (maximum 1170 liters, with the rear row seats folded),
- ground clearance (clearance) - 145 mm.
As a result, we get the car a little larger and higher than the standard passenger car. In the ranks of full-fledged "crossovers" with such data, "Countryman" is still too early. But to the category of the so-called. "SUVs" are easy to count.
Appearance
Barely glancing at the Countryman, you unmistakably guess his belonging to the Mini family. Despite the fact that he is a kind of "overgrown", the headlights are typically wide for the "Mini" and the fit, thanks to which he subtly resembles a bulldog! No wonder - a very popular breed in England! The claim for "crossover" is indicated by the dimensions increased in all parameters, 5 doors, roof rails.
The Countryman gained solidity thanks to the inflated fenders and the more massive bumper. The contrast edging of the sills looks very stylish. If we take the models equipped with a panoramic roof, we can safely talk about the design "retro-futuristic" - this car evokes such paradoxical feelings.
Interior designers remain true to the concept of retro. The toggle switches for switching devices in the style of "air", a round large (maybe even too much!) Speedometer located on the center panel. A screen with readings of the on-board computer is easily placed inside the speedometer. The LED interior lighting changes from orange to bluish at the touch of a button.
Nice little things: armrests, cup holders, mobile phone stands that move along the length of the entire cabin thanks to a special rail with latches.
The leather trim option gives the interior a special chic, evoking the thoughts of English clubs for true gentlemen.
But, whatever one may say, it does not leave the feeling that there is a lot that is superfluous, while there are problems with ergonomics: I want to do something smaller, something to increase. And something does not seem quite necessary at all.
Price
"Mini Cooper Countryman" in the Russian market is presented in variations of full and front-wheel drive, with a gasoline turbo engine with a capacity of 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" - it depends exclusively on the wishes of the client.
The "Mini" is generally characterized by flexibility in setting any options. In the complete set Base the car can already be considered fully equipped:
- 6-speed manual,
- ABS + emergency braking system,
- Front and side airbags, belt pretensioners, child seat anchorages,
- Air conditioning,
- Light alloy wheels (16-18 inches),
- Finishing the panel, center console, doors with plastic in 3 colors (beige, brown, black),
- The upholstery of the seats and the interior is fabric,
- Electric drive of 4 windows,
- Power side mirrors
- Anti-glare rearview mirror
- Audio system (FM-CD-MP3-AUX) 6 speakers,
- Adjusting the driver's seat
- Height adjustment of the steering wheel,
- Spoiler, roof rails
- Central locking (D / U),
- Starting the engine from the button.
The additional options are endless. The color scale alone can vary in 11 (!!!) colors. The ability to install a sunroof and even a panoramic roof. Fully leather or combi seat trim, heating, navigator, Hi-Fi audio system, bi-xenon headlights, tumanki, separate rear seats, 19-inch alloy wheels - all this is not a complete list of "bells and whistles" offered by the manufacturer.
It is original for "Mini" to offer options with a package named after different spices:
- Salt additionally includes: heated front seats and mirrors, alarm, on-board computer, driver's seat height adjustment)
- Pepper: Salt plus climate control, fog lights, rain sensor
- Chili: Xenon, sports seats, leather trim are added to the Pepper.
The manufacturer does not oblige to buy 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 the price about 1 million rubles
- Mini CooperScountryman with all-wheel drive (ALL4), S means "sporty", equipped with a 1.6-liter, 184 hp turbo engine, electro-hydraulic rear-wheel drive. The 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, four-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 properties of an SUV from the Mini Cooper Countryman. 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 drifts, so you need to be especially careful when changing lanes. The steering wheel requires concentration from the driver: even when driving straight ahead, micro-steering is indispensable. The ride is smoother than that of the smaller brothers "Mini", but the McPherson suspension does not save you from a painful reaction even to minor irregularities.
The side mirrors are too small for a full view, which is quite a hindrance when changing lanes. Good visibility is also hindered by the roof that floats forward. The disadvantages include the lack of a full-fledged "spare wheel" - the manufacturer supplies "Countryman" only with a proprietary repair kit. With the sensitivity of the wheelbase to road imperfections and, given the quality of Russian roads, this fact is somewhat annoying.
At the promised maximum speed (190 km / h), roaring sounds break through into the cabin. Someone will consider them sports. They are intimidating to most! The first hundred is gaining, as it is written in the text of the characteristics in 7 seconds. However, this figure is very average. And the racing style is hard to count on even in the sporty version. Unless on perfect coverage in excellent weather conditions.
The manual transmission has a tight grip, responding to attempts to conquer bumps and roads, unlike asphalt, with a pronounced smell of burnt. So, do not abuse the “mechanics” by exits to country roads: burning the clutch when trying to get off the road is as easy as shelling pears!
Potential competitors
Among the competitors of Mini Countryman, the most common names are: Nissan Juke; BMW X1; Ford Kuga; Renault Koleos; Nissan QashQai; VolksWagenTiguan ... and other crossovers similar to the Countryman, mainly in the price category. Many of them, unlike the Mini Countryman, have truly off-road qualities. Perhaps a comparison with the Nissan Juke, BMW X1 is appropriate. Although the "penny" BMW can hardly be considered a full-fledged competitor: the ownership of the "Mini" to the Bavarian concern makes them more relatives!
