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The new MINI Countryman.
Wed Apr 16 00:00:00 CEST 2014 Dossier de imprensa
The MINI Countryman has pursued its path to success both on and off-road. The first MINI with four doors, a large tailgate, five seats and optional all-wheel drive now gives an additional boost to the brand's advance into the premium compact segment.
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New version of the first MINI with four doors, a large tailgate, five
seats and optional all-wheel drive; new MINI Countryman (combined fuel
consumption: 7.1- 4.2 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 165 - 111
g/km) hones its profile as an all-round talent for versatile mobility
and an active lifestyle; fresh measures to ensure the continued
success of the premium compact model that has sold more than 350,000
units worldwide; selective design modifications; further enhanced
driving performance figures; optimised fuel consumption and emissions;
increased engine output in the new MINI Cooper S Countryman; market
launch of all model variants including the top sports model MINI John
Cooper Works Countryman in July 2014.
Striking accents underscore the distinctive interpretation of
the hallmark MINI body design; clear emphasis of the specific
dimensions and proportions convey variable functionality and versatile
athletic flair over all terrains; characteristic hexagonal radiator
grille in new design reinforces the presence of the upright front
section; visual underride guard elements for the front and rear apron
and side sills now standard in conjunction with the all-wheel drive
system MINI ALL4 (exception: MINI John Cooper Works Countryman) and
optional for all other model variants; new standard and optionally
available light alloy wheels with reduced weight and optimised
aerodynamics properties; tyres with reduced rolling resistance as an
option; new exterior paint finishes in Jungle Green metallic, Midnight
Grey metallic and Starlight Blue metallic; additional customisation
options include contrasting colours for the roof and exterior mirror
caps, bonnet stripes and Sport Stripes as well as Piano Black Exterior
- available for MINI for the first time.
Refined details, optimised acoustic comfort and reinforced
premium characteristics in the interior; dark dials for road speed and
engine speed; MINI John Cooper Works Countryman additionally with John
Cooper Works logo in the central instrument; ventilation controls with
chrome applications; five seats and exceptional variability with rear
seats that can be shifted 13 centimetres longitudinally, backrests
that are tilt-adjustable and foldable in a 40: 20 : 40 split; luggage
compartment volume can be extended from 350 to as much as 1 170 litres.
Extensive engine portfolio comprising 4-cylinder petrol and
4-cylinder diesel engines; all engine types now with emission rating
according to EU6 emission standard; increase in output by 5 kW to 140
kW/190 bhp in the MINI Cooper S Countryman; optimised driving
performance and fuel consumption figures due to extended MINIMALISM
technology including improved aerodynamic properties; 6-speed manual
transmission as standard, 6-speed automatic transmission as an option
(exception: MINI One D Countryman); MINI specific all-wheel drive
system ALL4 optional for the models MINI Cooper Countryman, MINI
Cooper S Countryman, MINI Cooper D Countryman and MINI Cooper SD
Countryman, as standard in the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman.
Outstanding safety; MINI Countryman with top 5-star rating on
the Euro NCAP crash test thanks to extensive standard equipment
features in the areas of active and passive safety, now supplemented
with type pressure control on each individual wheel and daytime
driving light.
High-quality standard trim and a wide selection of options for
additional driving fun, increased comfort and maximum customisation;
new LED fog lights including daytime driving and parking light in LED
technology; other features available include xenon headlamps and
adaptive turning light, comfort access, panorama glass roof, automatic
air conditioning, removable tow hitch with trailer load of up to 1 200
kilograms, MINI navigation system, Sport Button, sports suspension,
sports leather steering wheel with shift paddles for automatic
transmission, multifunction steering wheel with cruise control, Harman
Kardon hi-fi speaker system and model-specific John Cooper Works accessories.
Extensive MINI Connected in-car infotainment program; unique
functional diversity and permanent expansion options with apps
integrated in the automobile via smartphone; increased driving fun
with typical MINI functions such as Mission Control, Dynamic Music,
Driving Excitement and MINIMALISM Analyser; online connection also
enables the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and
foursquare as well as Glympse, RSS news feed reception and
entertainment programs such as AUPEO!, Stitcher, Deezer, Audible,
Napster/Rhapsody and TuneIn.
Model variants:
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman: 4-cylinder petrol
engine with twin-scroll turbocharger, direct injection and fully
variable valve control based on BMW Group VALVETRONIC
technology,
capacity: 1 598 cc, output: 160 kW/218 bhp at 6 000
rpm, max. torque: 280 Nm at 1 900 - 5 000 rpm (300 Nm at 2 100 - 4 500
rpm with overboost), acceleration (0-100 km/h): 6.9 seconds
(automatic: 6.9 seconds),
top speed: 228 km/h (225 km/h), average
fuel consumption according to EU: 7.1 litres/100 kilometres (7.5
litres), CO2 emissions: 165 g/km (175 g/km), exhaust emission
standard: EU6.
MINI Cooper S Countryman: 4-cylinder petrol engine
with twin-scroll turbocharger, direct injection and fully variable
valve control based on BMW Group VALVETRONIC
technology,
capacity: 1 598 cc, output: 140 kW/190 bhp at 5 500 -
6 500 rpm, max. torque: 240 Nm at 1 600 - 5 000 rpm (260 Nm at 1 700 -
4 500 with overboost), acceleration (0-100 km/h): 7.5 seconds
(automatic: 7.8 seconds),
top speed: 218 km/h (214 km/h), average
fuel consumption according to EU: 6.0 litres/100 kilometres (6.8
litres), CO2 emissions: 139 g/km (157 g/km), exhaust emission
standard: EU6.
MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4: 4-cylinder petrol
engine with twin-scroll turbocharger, direct injection and fully
variable valve control based on BMW Group VALVETRONIC
technology,
capacity: 1 598 cc, output: 140 kW/190 bhp at 5 500 -
6 500 rpm, max. torque: 240 Nm at 1 600 - 5 000 rpm (260 Nm at 1 700 -
4 500 with overboost), acceleration (0-100 km/h): 7.7 seconds
(automatic: 8.1 seconds),
top speed: 215 km/h (213 km/h), average
fuel consumption according to EU: 6.4 litres/100 kilometres (7.1
litres), CO2 emissions: 148 g/km (165 g/km), exhaust emission
standard: EU6.
MINI Cooper Countryman: 4-cylinder petrol engine with
fully variable valve control based on BMW Group VALVETRONIC
technology,
capacity: 1 598 cc,
output: 90 kW/122 bhp at 6
000 rpm, max. torque: 160 Nm at 4 250 rpm, acceleration (0-100 km/h):
10.4 seconds (automatic: 11,6 seconds),
top speed: 191 km/h (184
km/h),
average fuel consumption according to EU: 5.9 litres/100
kilometres (6.9 litres), CO2 emissions: 137 g/km (159 g/km), exhaust
emission standard: EU6.
MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4: 4-cylinder petrol engine
with fully variable valve control based on BMW Group VALVETRONIC
technology (in the MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4 with automatic
transmission also: twin-scroll turbocharger, direct
injection),
capacity: 1 598 cc,
output: 90 kW /122 bhp at 6
000 rpm, max. torque: 160 Nm (MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4 with
automatic transmission: 190 Nm) at 4 250 rpm, acceleration (0-100
km/h): 11.5 seconds (automatic: 11,7 seconds),
top speed: 186
km/h (184 km/h), average fuel consumption according to EU: 6.7
litres/100 kilometres (7.0 litres), C02 emissions: 156 g/km (164
g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6
MINI One Countryman: 4-cylinder petrol engine with
fully variable valve control based on BMW Group VALVETRONIC
technology,
capacity: 1 598 cc,
output: 72 kW/98 bhp at 6
000 rpm, max. torque: 153 Nm at 3 000 rpm,
acceleration (0-100
km/h): 11.9 seconds (automatic: 13,9 seconds),
top speed: 175
km/h (170 km/h),
average fuel consumption according to EU: 5.7
litres/100 kilometres (6.9 litres), C02 emissions: 134 g/km (159
g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6.
MINI Cooper SD Countryman: 4-cylinder turbodiesel
with aluminium crankcase, common rail injection and variable turbine
geometry,
capacity: 1 995 cc,
output: 105 kW/143 bhp at 4
000 rpm, max. torque: 305 Nm at 1 750 - 2 700 rpm,
acceleration
(0-100 km/h): 9.2 seconds (automatic: 9.4 seconds),
top speed:
200 km/h (197 km/h), average fuel consumption according to EU: 4.5
litres/100 kilometres (5.7 litres), C02 emissions: 119 g/km (149
g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6.
MINI Cooper SD Countryman ALL4: 4-cylinder
turbodiesel with aluminium crankcase, common rail injection and
variable turbine geometry,
capacity: 1 995 cc,
output: 105
kW/143 bhp at 4 000 rpm, max. torque: 305 Nm at 1 750 - 2 700
rpm,
acceleration (0-100 km/h): 9.3 seconds (automatic: 9.4
seconds),
top speed: 197 km/h (195 km/h),
average fuel
consumption according to EU: 4.8 litres/100 kilometres (5.9 litres),
C02 emissions: 126 g/km (156 g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6.
MINI Cooper D Countryman: 4-cylinder turbodiesel with
aluminium crankcase, common rail injection and variable turbine
geometry, capacity: 1 598 cc (MINI Cooper D Countryman with automatic
transmission: 1 995 cc), output: 82 kW/112 bhp at 4000 rpm, max.
torque: 270 Nm at 1 750 - 2 250 rpm, acceleration: (0-100 km/h):
10.9 seconds (automatic: 11.3 seconds), top speed: 186 km/h (181
km/h), average fuel consumption according to EU: 4.2 litres/100
kilometres (5.6 litres), C02 emissions: 111 g/km (148 g/km), exhaust
emission standard: EU6.
MINI Cooper D Countryman ALL4: 4-cylinder turbodiesel
with aluminium crankcase, common rail injection and variable turbine
geometry,
capacity: 1 598 cc (MINI Cooper D Countryman ALL4 with
automatic transmission: 1 995 cc),
output: 82 kW/112 bhp at 4000
rpm,
max. torque: 270 Nm at 1 750 - 2 250 rpm,
acceleration
(0-100 km/h): 11.6 seconds (automatic: 11,9 seconds),
top speed:
181 km/h (176 km/h),
average fuel consumption according to EU:
4.7 litres/100 kilometres (5.9 litres), C02 emissions: 123 g/km (155
g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6.
MINI One D Countryman: 4-cylinder turbodiesel with
aluminium crankcase, common rail injection and variable turbine
geometry,
capacity: 1 598 cc,
output: 66 kW/90 bhp at 4 000
rpm,
max. torque: 215 Nm at 1 750 - 2 500 rpm,
acceleration
(0-100 km/h): 12.9 seconds,
top speed: 171 km/h,
average
fuel consumption according to EU: 4.2 litres/100 kilometres, CO2
emissions: 111 g/km, exhaust emission standard: EU6.
Exterior dimensions:
Length: 4 097 millimetres (MINI Cooper
Countryman ALL4 and MINI Cooper D Countryman ALL4: 110 millimetres,
MINI Cooper S Countryman and MINI Cooper SD Countryman: 4 109
millimetres, MINI John Cooper Works Countryman: 4 133 millimetres)
Width: 1 789 millimetres
Height: MINI John Cooper Works
Countryman 1 549 millimetres) Wheelbase: 2 595 millimetres
For further details on official fuel consumption figures,
official specific CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars,
please refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions
and power consumption of new cars", available at all sales
outlets, from Deutschen Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT),
Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at
http://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html.
ManualCO2 (PDF - 2.7 MB)