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Agile, polyvalent, electrisant: La MINI COOPER S E Countryman ALL4 - photos et vidéos additionnelles.
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La joie au volant typique MINI devient une expérience de fascination durable. Le MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 est le premier modèle de la marque premium britannique animé par un moteur Plug-in hybrid permettant une mobilité totalement électrique sans émissions locales et fascinant par une agilité sportive et une variabilité souveraine.
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La joie au volant typique MINI devient une expérience de fascination durable. Le MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 est le premier modèle de la marque premium britannique animé par un moteur Plug-in hybrid permettant une mobilité totalement électrique sans émissions locales et fascinant par une agilité sportive et une variabilité souveraine.
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Characteristic MINI driving fun is now available in
fascinating, sustainable form. The MINI Cooper S
E Countryman ALL4 is the first model of the British premium
brand in which a plug-in hybrid drive provides the option of
mobility that is purely electric and therefore emissions-free,
in addition to offering the thrill of athletic agility and
supreme versatility. The job of providing efficient forward
propulsion is shared between a 3-cylinder petrol engine and a
synchronous electric motor. Together they produce a system
output of 165 kW/224 hp. Equally impressive is the average fuel
consumption of 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres and the CO2
emissions figure of 49 grams per kilometre (EU test cycle
figures for plug-in hybrid vehicles). The
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is thus the perfect vehicle for
urban target groups who wish to enjoy the benefits of purely
electric mobility when commuting between home and work every
day, for example, while at the same time benefiting from
unlimited long-distance suitability at the weekend.
The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 combines the
variable space concept of the new model generation’s largest
member with the sustainability of BMW Group eDrive technology and
an electrified all-wheel drive system. The front wheels are
powered by the combustion engine, the rear wheels by the electric
motor. The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is able to run on
electricity alone not just in urban traffic but far beyond, too –
at a top speed of 125 km/h and with a range of up to 42
kilometres. Drawing on the power of both drive forms, it offers
driving fun away from surfaced roads, too. “The plug-in hybrid
concept perfectly matches the new MINI Countryman because it
offers intelligent all-wheel drive as well as being able to run on
electricity alone both in urban areas and over longer distances,
too. This is unique in the segment,” says Uwe Seitz,
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 project manager.
The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4: an overview of the
highlights.
– The brand’s first ever plug-in
hybrid model.
– High-quality BMW Group eDrive components,
configured to suit this specific model, that draw on expertise
gained from the development of BMW iPerformance automobiles.
– 3-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor combine to
produce a total system output of 165 kW/224 hp.
– Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle: 2.1 litres/100 km,
CO2 emissions: 49 g/km.
– Electric driving at speeds of up to 125 km/h with a range
of up to 42 kilometres.
– Novel driving experience due to the
electrified all-wheel drive system ALL4.
– Lithium-ion
high-voltage battery can be charged at a wallbox in 2:15 hours.
– Three operating modes available for selection via eDrive
toggle switch.
– Hybrid-specific displays.
MINI is a pioneer in the field of electric mobility.
The BMW Group’s technological expertise and range
of models have given it a leading role in the area of electric
mobility. MINI was an early pioneer here: the MINI E presented in
2008 was the BMW Group’s first ever purely electrically powered
automobile and was driven by private users in everyday traffic as
part of a large-scale field experiment. More than 600 of this
vehicle based on the MINI Cooper were used for practical testing
purposes worldwide. The project yielded vital insights into the
use of electrically powered automobiles, and these were
incorporated in the development of the BMW i3.
MINI TwinPower Turbo and eDrive technology combined.
The plug-in hybrid drive of the MINI Cooper S
E Countryman ALL4 combines the best of two worlds. The familiar
space under the bonnet is occupied by a 3-cylinder petrol engine
with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology from the latest generation of
the BMW Group engines. From a capacity of 1.5 litres this
mobilises a peak output of 100 kW/136 hp. The maximum torque of
the engine is 220 Newton metres, which goes on stream at
1 250 rpm. In the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4, the combustion
engine is combined with a modified 6-speed Steptronic
transmission. This transfers its power to the front wheels based
on the characteristic MINI principle.
The second power unit of the MINI S E Countryman ALL4 is an
electric motor that is housed under the luggage compartment floor.
Designed according to the principle of a hybrid synchronous motor,
the electric drive offers an output of 65 kW/88 hp – which is
particularly high considering its size and weight – and generates
a maximum torque of 165 Newton metres that is characteristically
available directly from standing. In addition, it provides
constant power delivery even in high engine speed ranges as well
as a very high level of efficiency. The electric motor directs its
power to the rear axle via a two-stage single-speed transmission.
Lithium-ion battery: compact, powerful and produced using
exclusive expertise.
The lithium-ion battery is
positioned directly in front of the electric motor underneath the
rear seat. It is made up of five modules, each comprising 16
battery cells, and like the electric motor it is produced at the
Dingolfing plant, the BMW Group’s competence centre for eDrive
technology. The high-voltage battery has a capacity of 7.6 kWh. At
a wallbox with a charging capacity of 3.6 kW it can be fully
charged in 2:15 hours. Charging at a regular household socket
takes 3:15 hours.
Intelligent energy management optimises driving fun and
efficiency.
The intelligent energy management
system controlled by the power electronics of the plug-in hybrid
system ensures that the interplay between the combustion engine
and the electric motor is optimised for both driving fun and
efficiency in all situations. Using the power of the electric
motor alone, the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is able to
provide locally emissions-free driving fun with hallmark brand
spirit in many situations in day-to-day traffic. In the event of
more intense acceleration, the electric motor supports the
combustion engine via a boost function. A total system output of
165 kW/224 hp and a combined torque of 385 Newton metres are
available for athletic sprints. The
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 accelerates from zero to 100 km/h
in 6.9 seconds.
Two power units, four drive wheels.
Only
one of the two power units is used when the car is moving, while
the other one can be additionally enabled at any time to optimise
traction, ride stability and agility. The signal required for this
purpose comes from the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit, which
permanently analyses both the situation on the road and the
driver’s wishes. “The result is an intelligent all-wheel drive
system that ensures perfect movement in all weathers and on all
road surfaces,” explains Uwe Seitz,
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 project manager. The precisely
controlled interaction achieved in the powering of the front
wheels by the combustion engine and the rear wheels by the
electric motor is the same as the principle that is applied in the
BMW i8, only the other way around: it is a key factor that
contributes to the exceptionally fascinating character of the
plug-in hybrid sports car.
The eDrive toggle switch: purely electric power at the
press of a button.
The driver can also use the
eDrive toggle switch to choose between three operating modes.
AUTO eDRIVE | Purely electric driving up to 80 km/h, the combustion engine is additionally enabled at higher speeds, in particular when accelerating quickly or when the battery charge falls below seven per cent. |
MAX eDRIVE | Purely electric driving up to 125 km/h, the combustion engine is additionally enabled at higher speeds or on kickdown. |
SAVE BATTERY | The car is powered by the combustion engine, the battery charge state is kept above 90 per cent or raised to this level by the starter generator. |
In the standard setting AUTO eDRIVE, the
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 runs on electrical power only up
to a speed of 80 km/h. At higher speeds and in the case of very
intensive loads, the combustion engine is automatically enabled in
addition. In MAX eDRIVE mode the vehicle is powered by the
electric motor alone at speeds up to 125 km/h. What is more, the
SAVE BATTERY mode can be selected so as to relieve the capacity of
the high-voltage battery or raise its charge state to at least 90
per cent so that sufficient electrical power remains for locally
emissions-free driving later on.
If the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is fitted with a
navigation system and route guidance is activated, the
anticipatory energy management system ensures that appropriate
sections of the route are run on electric power alone. Taking into
account the navigation data, the operating strategy of the hybrid
system is geared towards drawing on the energy capacity of the
high-voltage battery to maximum extent.
Versatile and variable in the interior,
too.
Thanks to the compact structure and arrangement
of the eDrive components, the plug-in hybrid model variant of the
new MINI Countryman has a versatile interior. The high-voltage
battery is housed underneath the slightly raised rear seat, as is
the 35-litre fuel tank. When all seats are in use, the luggage
compartment volume in the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is only
slightly less than in the conventionally powered model variants.
The rear backrests offer the possibility of a
40 : 20 : 40
split; they can also be folded down and varied in their tilt
angle. “The entire hybrid technology is installed in such a way
that you don’t notice it inside the car at all,” says Uwe Seitz,
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 project manager, “with the
exception of the controls used to activate the various driving modes.”
Hybrid-specific design features and
displays.
Discreet but equally unmistakable
indications of the pioneering character of the car’s drive form
are provided by the model-specific design features on the
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 exterior. The connection for the
charging cable is under a flap in the area of the left-hand side
scuttle. Other features are the model-specific “e” badge on the
side scuttles and also a yellow “S” in the model inscription on
the rear as well as on the radiator grille and door sill finishers.
The special features of the cockpit include a yellow
start/stop unit at the centre of the toggle switch panel and a
performance display in the instrument cluster on the steering
column. The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 comes as standard with
the Radio MINI Visual Boost featuring a 6.5-inch colour screen in
the central instrument. In addition to the MINI Country Timer,
this also displays information such as the charge state of the
high-voltage battery and operating mode of the hybrid drive
selected by eDrive toggle switch. In conjunction with the optional
Wired package including MINI navigation system Professional,
operation is via an 8.8-inch screen with a new graphic design and
touchscreen function as well as via the Touch Controller in the
centre console.
Fittings: efficiency meets individual
style.
The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 combines
highly efficient driving fun with the variable space concept and
all the other advancements that characterise the new edition of
the all-round model for the premium compact segment. Its
powerfully expressive design and optimised use of space are just
as striking as its increased ride comfort and refined premium
ambience. The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 comes with the MINI
Driving Modes as standard. Regardless of the operating mode
selected via eDrive toggle switch, the vehicle set-up can be
adapted to a particularly sporty or efficient driving style,
according to preference.