First impressions of the MINI Cooper Countryman at 1600 km. Rigid suspension, perfect steering wheel (3 turns from lock to lock), the rear wheels are audible in the cabin - obviously there is not enough sound insulation - I'll get busy in the summer. Poor climate control (in Suzuki, Siemens was designed perfectly, for 3 years I drove in auto mode all the time), but here the air in the legs must be turned on manually, otherwise the head is already boiling, and the heels are freezing. I read a bunch of test drives of all magazines, and not a single one wrote that the car behaves like a rear-wheel drive at the start. On dry pavement - this is a powerful jerk and indentation into the chair, everyone who was standing nearby - in the rear-view mirror, and on the winter slippery road- this is wagging backwards like a regular rear-wheel drive, the "front" moonlights with an obvious skid - in general, not very comfortable. Of course, the cross-country ability is impressive - the clutch was clearly switched on in Suzuki, connecting the rear wheels. Here everything is somehow not noticeable and without delay, it is not for nothing that the Countrymen are among the leaders among crossovers at the Paris-Dakar rally. I had already climbed a very steep hill on a country road with simultaneous turn and bumps to boot - the all-wheel drive Nissan Zhuk could not repeat my climb, and the MINI Cooper Countryman easily passed the test.

The headlight washer works indistinctly - it turns on according to an incomprehensible algorithm, the wipers are also problematic, the windshield washer is frail - miserable trickles, some smart guy reprogrammed the displays (on the MINI Cooper usual everything is correct, temperature overboard and time, lower consumption and two odometers - very convenient ). Here, the upper display shows only the speed and that's it, the dealer asked - done tightly, it is not reprogrammed. The body is comfortable (I am doing home repairs - I have to carry anything, either a bag of plaster, or platbands and plinths), everything fits and the plastic pleases with quality - it “does not rub”, the rear seats are very conveniently transformed. The roof with a double hatch is good. Music regular sounds decent. There is a Mini Boost CD subwoofer under the driver's seat on both cars, but there is no "subwoofer" on the little mini. Consumption depends on the driving style, I'm not an economical rider - 13.5 liters in the city, on the highway at 75 km / h in 6th gear the computer shows 5.4 liters. While all.

Advantages : appearance. Patency.

Flaws : rigid suspension. Noise isolation.

Andrey, Rostov-on-Don

MINI Cooper Countryman, 2017

Moved to MINI Cooper Countryman from Hummer H3. Before that I went to Volvo C30, Alfa Romeo 156, BMW 525. Mini is the greatest driving pleasure. It's like I've been able to find golden mean. From BMW, the Mini reminds of a sense of unity with the road, from Alfa - about an exciting design, from Volvo - about comfort, even from Hummer - about "off-road" - four-wheel drive, high landing, etc. The visibility of the Mini is very good. Only the front struts interfere (after all, nothing can be compared with the classics), well, and smaller side mugs than those of the Hammer. Some weird windshield washer. The streams are already thin new car I'm afraid to imagine what will happen next. The optics are decent. The dimensions of the car are felt immediately - no need to get used to it. Due to the small dimensions, it becomes comfortable to drive through all sorts of bottlenecks there. Dynamics is beyond praise. Even scary. Wiper control is awkward. Down - single operation, up - constant. Light control is also strange. For example, the computer mode "constant low beam" in combination with one of the positions of the light control knob led to the fact that he was driving for quite a long time at night without headlights. Since the headlights were dirty, I did not immediately understand this. The control panel as a whole is very convenient. The function "heated front glass" solves many problems - a great invention. Three-level heated seats, works very well. The USB port where I personally plug my iPhone. Convenient radio. I have a car with Visual Boost - information from the on-board computer, radio, multimedia, telephone is displayed on the central display - very convenient and beautiful. At the back I have 2 separate seats, between them there is a tunnel. The seats are very comfortable. But we must remember that the Mini does not have power seats, even in rich trim levels. The suspension of the MINI Cooper Countryman is harsh, but I understand that there is no way without it. Wheels now cost 16 with high tires, I'm afraid to imagine what will happen on 18 wheels (summer low rubber) - I do not want to change them. Noise isolation is good, but there are quieter cars, for example Volvo is the same. The trunk seems to be visually small, but there were no problems with the placement of suitcases, oddly enough. There is no spare because run flat tires don't need a spare. Lots of space in the back. The ceiling is high. The interior is spacious and therefore comfortable. Look like that's it

Advantages : design. Dynamics. Comfort.

Flaws : they say that it is expensive to maintain. Ground clearance is about 14.5 cm.

Dmitry, Moscow

MINI Cooper Countryman, 2018

My review may be a bit biased because I have been dreaming about MINI since 2006. When the first generation MINI Cooper Countryman came out, I was a little disappointed, they looked a little rough, side mirrors, which you do not fully see from the cabin (I don’t know myself, judging by the reviews). The first generation had the R60 index, the new F60. Those. now it can be said BMW X1 in a stylish body (the taste and color of course). My first car was Almera N16, last year I sold it, and for a whole year I drove Carsharing and tried a lot different machines. Some are comfortable, some are high, some accelerate well, some make you want to run out sooner, but what they have in common is that you perceive it all as just a car. I mean emotions. In the Countyman, as in all Minis, everything is a little different, these cars are pleasing, and you get the pleasure of driving in them, I am silent about the steering wheel, I think you all know that it is sharp and cool there. I have a Cooper, not an S, and now of course I want either an S or a JCW. You don’t feel the speed at all, whether you drive 60 or 160, there is no difference at all, it’s just that everything flickers faster on the sides. Headlights are fire. Firstly, they are beautiful (I also have diode ones), and secondly, they shine very well, on some cars that I have driven recently, this has been a problem. I haven't driven much yet, so I can't judge reliability or other things that will appear over time. I took the car spontaneously, I thought about taking another one in a year, but they made an interesting offer in the cabin and now I am a “mini-vod”.

Advantages : design. Control. Dynamics. Headlights.

Flaws : not found yet.

Sergey, Moscow

The British miracle "Mini", exciting the hearts of aesthete motorists for decades, in 2010 surprised the continuation model range in the form of a Mini Cooper Countryman. The model is assembled in Austria, the city of Graz. By the way, this is the first "Mini", whose production has gone beyond the United Kingdom. Countryman is positioned by the company as " compact crossover". And the main word here will be precisely “compact”. Five-door, with front and even all-wheel drive, he is still perceived somewhat toy. Such is the fate of Mini cars in principle: the first of the emotions that they evoke will always be tenderness!

General information about Mini Countryman

Countryman literally means "village dweller"! But this is not a cowboy farmer transporting cows in the back of a pickup truck and cutting through the roadless expanses of the surroundings of the ranch in his powerful 4x4! If we imagine a villager choosing a Mini Cooper Countryman, it will be a typical English villager. With licked green landscapes and sheep outside the window. And stiff old ladies meeting their five-o-clock in full dress, exchanging country gossip with dignity! And given that "Mini" like to attribute femininity, it is possible that the same ladies will "anneal" at the "Countryman"!

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However, the Mini's toy appearance is rather deceiving. Those who once chose this car know that under the hood it hides much more than you expect at first sight. And the myth that "Mini" produces women's cars. The brand has a lot of male admirers. In general, such chauvinism in relation to small cars observed mostly in our country. Europe, with its narrow streets and insane problems with parking spaces, is not surprising with a two-meter corpulent man who chose a small car to move around.

Dimensions Mini

Of course, when we compare Countryman with fellow Minis, it may even seem like a giant! But the parameters from the position of the crossover are quite modest:

• length 4110 mm,
• width 1789 mm,
• height 1561 mm
• trunk volume - 350 liters (maximum 1170 liters, with the rear seats folded down),
• ground clearance (clearance) - 145 mm.

As a result, we get a car a little more and higher than a standard small-capacity passenger car. In the ranks of full-fledged "crossovers" with such data, "Countryman" is too early. But to the category of the so-called. "SUVs" are easy to rank.

Appearance

Barely looking at the Countryman, you unmistakably guess its belonging to the "Mini" family. Despite the fact that he is a sort of "overgrown", the typical wide headlights and landing for the "Mini" make him subtly reminiscent of a bulldog! No wonder - a very popular breed in England! The claims for "crossover" are indicated by the dimensions increased in all parameters, 5 doors, roof rails.

Countryman gained solidity thanks to inflated wings 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 of "retro-futuristic" - this car evokes such paradoxical feelings.

Interior designers remain true to the retro concept. Air-style instrument toggle switches, a large round (maybe even too much!) Speedometer located on the central panel. Inside the speedometer, a screen with on-board computer readings is easily placed. LED lights interior color changes from orange to bluish with a simple push 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 latches.

The leather trim option gives the interior a special chic, reminiscent of English clubs for real gentlemen.

But, whatever one may say, it does not leave the feeling that there is a lot of superfluous, while there are problems with ergonomics: I want to do something smaller, something to increase. And something does not seem quite necessary.

Price

"Mini Cooper Countryman" on Russian market presented in variations of all-wheel drive 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 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,
• ABS+ emergency braking system,
• Front and side airbags, belt tensioners, child seat anchors,
• Air conditioner,
• Alloy wheels (16-18 inches),
• Finishing the panel, center console, doors with plastic in 3 colors (beige, brown, black),
• Seat and interior upholstery fabric
• Electric drive of 4 windows,
• Power side mirrors
• Rear view mirror with anti-glare function
• Audio system (FM-CD-MP3-AUX) 6 speakers,
• Adjustment driver's seat
• Steering wheel height adjustment
• Spoiler, roof rails
• Central lock (D/U),
• Starting the engine with a button.

Additional options can be listed indefinitely. Only one color scheme can vary in 11 (!!!) colors. The ability to install a sunroof and even panoramic roof. Full leather or combi seat trim, seat heating, navigator, 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 is original from the Mini side to offer options in a package named after different spices:

• salt includes additionally: heated front seats and mirrors, alarm system, 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 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 desire and imagination of the client. Well, from the willingness to pay, of course! Speaking of prices:

• Mini Cooper Countryman, front-wheel drive, engine 1.6, 122 hp basic equipment is offered for a price about 1 million rubles.
• Mini CooperSCantryman with all-wheel drive (ALL4), S means "sporty", equipped with a turbo engine, 1.6 l, 184 hp, electro-hydraulic drive rear wheels. The minimum cost in the "base » RUB 1 million 455 thousand
• 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 SUV properties from the Mini Cooper Countryman. Even the most “peppy 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 when changing lanes, you need to be especially careful. 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 Mini counterparts, but the McPherson suspension doesn't save you from painful reactions even to trifling bumps.

The side mirrors are too small for a full view, which is very disturbing when changing lanes. Good visibility is also hindered by the floating forward roof. The disadvantages include the lack of a full-fledged "reserve" - ​​the manufacturer supplies the "Countryman" with only a branded repair kit. With the sensitivity of the wheelbase to road imperfections and, given the quality Russian roads, this fact is somewhat annoying.

When dialing the promised maximum speed (190 km / h), roaring sounds erupt into the cabin. Someone will consider them sports. Most of them seem intimidating! 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 style of racing driving is difficult to count even in sports version. Unless on ideal coverage in excellent weather conditions.

At the manual transmission tight grip, which responds to attempts to conquer bumps and roads unlike asphalt with a pronounced burnt smell. So do not abuse the "mechanics" congresses on country roads: Burning the clutch when trying to go off-road is as easy as shelling pears!

Possible competitors

Among the competitors of Mini Countryman, the names most often heard 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 belonging of the "Mini" to the Bavarian concern makes them more relatives!

The presentation of the Mini Countryman took place in Paris in 2010. The crossover is made on the elongated platform of the Clubman station wagon. The Mini Countryman is the first 5-door car in the Mini family with all-wheel drive (the main version is non-wheel drive). The developers call this model transitional link from the classic Mini to a full-fledged and powerful SUV. Externally, the car has retained the features of a MINI: a wide wheel arrangement, short overhangs, high windows, characteristic proportions, chrome trim of small parts, bi-xenon headlights, a 6-corner grille, maximum space in the cabin. Keeping all the features of the unique Mini style, the designers of the model emphasized the novelty of this unique car. The almost vertical bonnet overhang gives the MINI Countryman a decisive appearance and optimizes pedestrian safety. The flared body and the prominently wide wheel arches reflect the vehicle's off-road character. The radiator grille has grown a little, the headlights and side direction indicators have become noticeably larger, the blocks rear lights worked out in a new way, and the clearance has increased significantly. It is noteworthy that the Countryman is not assembled in England, but at the Austrian company Magna Steyr.

The Countryman is the first Mini in the family to have a body length of more than four meters, which, of course, is reflected in the comfort of rear seat passengers. As standard, the car is equipped with four separate seats, but you can order a solid rear seat with three seats. The higher seats provide a comfortable fit and improve visibility. The central instrument panel and the round ventilation nozzles have a colored border. The interior is trimmed with very high quality leather in pleasant colors with inserts of azure blue glass, which has increased strength, and natural lime wood. Special attention deserves a spherical panel mounted in the center of the console, and working on laser design technology. This system makes it easy to manage multimedia system auto and navigation.

The center rail running through the cabin, a first for the Mini instead of the console traditionally used by other automakers, opens up new possibilities for accommodating various storage compartments, cup holders, external audio devices, mobile phones and other necessary devices. Removable snap-on partitions allow the driver and passengers to organize the interior of the storage boxes in their own way and keep all the items the traveler needs at hand. The rear seats can be adjusted longitudinally independently or in a 60:40 ratio (solid rear seat), the backrest angle can also be adjusted individually for each seat or in a ratio of 40:20:40 (solid rear seat), which allows you to change trunk volume in the range from 350 to 1170 liters.

Scroll standard equipment includes air conditioning system, audio system with CD player, high-end navigation system and the unique MINI Connected system integrated into the passenger compartment and allowing the driver to listen to Internet radio programs. Also MINI Connected contains a module for interaction between the car and its owner. Additionally, you can order a large panoramic sunroof, xenon adaptive headlights, heating windshield, tow bar, sports suspension (reduces ride height by 10 mm) and John Cooper Works components that improve aerodynamic performance.

The engine range consists of five units - three petrol and two diesel. The powertrains are developed using advanced BMW Group technologies and comply with Euro 5 and ULEV II toxicity standards for the European and US markets, respectively. Diesel engines include the Mini Countryman One D and Mini Countryman Cooper D engines, which have a volume of 1.6 liters, but give out different powers - 90 and 112 horsepower, respectively. As for gasoline units, they are called Mini Countryman One, Mini Countryman Cooper and Mini Countryman Cooper S. All three are also 1.6-liter, and also develop different power: 98, 122 and 184 horsepower respectively. An alternative to a six-speed mechanical box gear included in standard equipment, is a six-speed automatic with Steptronic system, which can be installed on models with gasoline engines.

At the same time, the last of the engines - gasoline, 184-horsepower, is equipped with a two-stage turbine, which increases its power. Acceleration of a car to “hundreds” with this engine takes only 7.6 seconds, and maximum speed reaches 215 km / h. At the same time, fuel consumption, even with an increased power engine, still remains very economical: only 7.4 liters in the urban cycle, 6 liters in the mixed cycle, and only 5.2 liters in the suburban one. Emphasizing the concept of minimalism in terms of fuel efficiency, the manufacturer equips all Countryman models as standard with systems such as a system for regenerating energy during braking, an automatic engine stop and start system, an indicator for the optimal moment for shifting gears, as well as a system active management auxiliary units engine.

The ALL4 all-wheel drive system, which has Mini Cooper S Countryman and Mini Cooper D Countryman, will give the driver pleasure even on difficult sections of the track. The car has excellent wheel traction with the road surface, which ensures excellent handling. Power between front and rear axles is controlled by a central differential with an electromagnetic clutch, which is connected to the final drive. lovely traction characteristics are largely ensured by the use of the best technical solutions in the design of the suspension, such as spring struts and forged levers of the front suspension MINI MacPherson system, multi-link rear suspension and electric power steering with Servotronic system.

to standard MINI equipment Countryman also included dynamic control system exchange rate stability DSC (with DTC as an option and MINI Cooper S Countryman and MINI Cooper D Countryman with ALL4 all-wheel drive as standard) and cross-axle differential increased friction With electronic control for the front axle.

The body structure in the event of an accident will provide maximum safety through precisely calculated load transfer trajectories and well-designed zones of controlled deformation. Front and side airbags, front and rear curtains for head protection, three-point seat belts with inertia retractors on all seats, pretensioners and force limiters for front seat belts, ISOFIX child seat anchorage system on rear seats All of this is included as standard. V basic equipment also includes a tire defect detection system, and as additional equipment RFT tires are offered, preserving bearing capacity after a puncture (included in the basic package of the MINI Cooper S Countryman with ALL4 all-wheel drive system).

Given all the advantages of the Countryman, we can safely say that BMW has managed to create a car that many will like. The car behaves perfectly on any road, featuring excellent stability and high aerodynamic characteristics. Mini Countryman is able to compete with such cars as Mitsubishi ASX, Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Yeti or Toyota RAV4.



How did the Mini Cooper Countryman (Mini Cooper Countryman) come into being? It just so happened that at the moment there is nothing to do in the global car market without crossovers. There is nothing strange in this. Firstly, this type of car is most common among the population of the entire planet. Secondly, the cost of such a car will be slightly higher than that of a regular sedan, but less than that of a full-fledged SUV, so the average cost is most popular among buyers. And so he appeared.

exterior design

Mini Cooper Countryman is made in the spirit of the company, it is immediately clear that this is a Mini. Big radiator screen, which here, due to the wide front, is divided in half, as, for example, on the Captiva. In general, a Mini car refers precisely to its design, but the dimensions are inherent in a mid-size car. So, the length is 4 meters and 7 centimeters, and the width is 1.78, it jumps over some European counterparts.

Wherein wheelbase car is equal, neither more nor less, 2.59 meters. Thanks to her, the Countryman has become very maneuverable, and 4 adults can comfortably fit in the cabin. Gone are the days when the Mini was considered a woman's car. Now its height is 1.56 cm, which allows the average man to stay here.

Xenon headlights, foglights hidden in the depths of the lower edge of the bumper, large air ducts on the "muzzle" - all this looks great. I must say, there is something aggressive in the car, but its style has remained the same. Admittedly, this is not even a crossover, this is a SUV. The clearance of the Mini Cooper Countryman is 16 centimeters, which completely excludes at least some rough terrain from the route.

In profile, first of all, the original painting of the car is striking, because it is impossible to find a copy without a roof of a different color. No matter what the main color is, the roof and pillars will still be different, this is a kind of feature that, according to company representatives, should emphasize the aggressive nature of the car.

The bottom edge is trimmed with black plastic around the entire perimeter. He has special compound, which is able to "tighten wounds." Naturally, this happens only at high temperatures, for example, in the sun. The rear of the Mini Cooper Countryman looks a little silly, but these cars are designed for fans of the brand, so these little things are not important. In principle, the only thing that can alert here is the lack of mudguards.

Lanterns, contrary to the prevailing trend, do not step on the wheel arches, but only crowd at the end. The same can be said about rear window which, frankly, is not enough. Like all other Coopers, this one has a tailgate lock in the form of the brand emblem.

The interior of the mini SUV Mini Cooper Countryman

The spirit of the company still reigns inside the Countryman. For a long time they have fallen in love with rounded shapes, in which almost every element is enclosed here. Everything here is unusual. For example, there is not even a speedometer on the instrument panel - it is placed on the center console. Here there is only a tachometer and control lamps. A large color display of the on-board computer is also inserted in the center.

Another point in which Cooper is clearly visible is the air deflectors, because they are also round. Moreover, they are large mouthpieces that do an excellent job of warming up a spacious one. It must be admitted that the photos from the official website of the Mini Cooper Countryman cannot really show all the decoration. However, thanks to the paparazzi, the design of the car was revealed long before the presentation.

Now let's take a look at the center console. It may look different, depending on the configuration of the car. At the maximum, there is a large speedometer, which is not immediately noticeable, but inside it is a touch screen that is responsible for displaying navigation. At the bottom, you can get lost in the buttons, but, as it turns out later, they are all grouped, and quite reasonably.

So, now let's talk about the little chips that the manufacturer has introduced into the Mini Cooper Countryman SUV. The first thing I want to note is the armrest, which is located on the sled. A very interesting solution that also applies to cup holders. Thus, they can be removed to the second row, if they interfere, or they can be left in front. Depending on the preferences of the passengers.

Now air deflectors. In the center is a small regulator that makes the air flow more intense, or vice versa - weaker. For the forgetful, directions for such manipulations are even indicated. There is enough space in the trunk to pack 3-4 suitcases, and if you fold the second row, even a surfboard will fit. In numbers, the volume can be either 450 or 1020 liters of space. Particularly pleasing is the absence of a “threshold” here, which constantly interferes when packing luggage.

The technical part of the Mini Cooper Countryman

As already mentioned, the model in no way claims to be a crossover, in this direction the Mini Cooper Countryman specifications defy all expectations. All-wheel drive is, it is made by analogy with xDrive, the development of which, as you know, belongs to BMW. Only here the scheme is more compact, and the main drive is front-wheel drive, and not rear-wheel drive, like all Bavarians. It should be noted that this design is only available for Cooper D and S. It's time to talk about powertrains.

The line is quite rich, however, the same cylinder block was taken as the basis, the total volume of which is 1.6 liters. Gasoline engines, depending on the degree of forcing, they give out 184, 122 and 98 horses. A 6-speed manual or an automatic with the same number of steps is supplied as a gearbox. Of course, this Cooper may not show the results of an SUV. The mass / power ratio is excellent here, so the drive from driving is guaranteed. Acceleration to hundreds fits in some 8 seconds, even on the machine. Only the 98-horse version accelerates in 11.2 seconds. But it's still a great result.

The diesel line consists of 2 options - 90 and 112 horses. But not here automatic transmission, it's for the best. At the moment, you rarely see a car in which the machine would not destroy the potential installed engine. The model can be fitted with either 16 or 17-inch wheels. The maximum speed varies from 195 to 225 km/h.

Disadvantages, advantages, configurations and prices of the Mini Cooper Countryman

So, now let's take a look at what owner reviews even say about Mini Cooper Countryman. The first thing that has only positive aspects is management. It's just amazing. Even the most captious journalists were forced to note the excellent stabilization system that keeps the car on the road, as if on rails. This is especially true for turns. The new four-wheel drive helped make the car completely subject to the driver, without the intervention of electronics. At the moment, there are already charged versions of past generations and Cooper models, but it’s worth recognizing that this option has become serial.

It even comes with a Mini Cooper Countryman engine, whatever it is. Quiet operation is also a major advantage that only a few models around the world can match. At least that's what eminent correspondents who have tried a bunch of cars said. So, any of the motors briskly picks up both at 1500 rpm and at 4000. This, of course, is the merit of the engineers, not the driver.

Next comes the salon. The “miracle armrest”, as the owners called it, has already been mentioned above, but many are unhappy with the center console. Oddly enough, none of the statements refers to the speedometer, but the buttons below have misled many, although everything is a matter of habit.

Sales in Russia began in 2012 and are ongoing to this day. Strange, 2 years without modernization. At the moment, for the Mini Cooper Countryman, the price is approximately 1 million rubles for the initial configuration, in which the buyer receives air conditioning, 6 airbags, a gasoline aspirator and manual transmission. Of course, a decent audio system is installed here, but without USB - only AUX. The popularity of this car is quite high, but only in the European part of the country, since there are no dealers beyond the Urals at all.

The new Mini Countryman made its first public appearance at the annual Los Angeles International car showroom in November 2016. In fact, the model is a full-fledged second generation, and not another planned restyling. It is easy to distinguish the novelty from its predecessor, it has stylish rounded headlights with lenticular optics and an elegant border of LED daytime running lights. The radiator grille is made in the 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 strips of unpainted plastic on the thresholds, wheel arches and bumpers. They are designed to protect paintwork body panels from mechanical damage.

Mini Countryman dimensions

Compact five-seater crossover Mini Countryman, by 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 clearance of the Mini Countryman is quite small - only 165 millimeters. Thanks to this ground clearance, the car will more easily endure a trip on a dirt road and be able to storm the curbs while parking.

The trunk of the Mini Countryman can please with a good amount of space. With the backrests of the second row of seats raised, up to 450 liters of free space remain behind. 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

In the Russian market, the Mini Countryman will be equipped with three engines, a hybrid power plant, mechanical and automatic boxes variable gears, as well as all-wheel or front-wheel drive. Thanks to a wide range provided units, the car becomes quite versatile and is able to satisfy most of the requests of a potential buyer.

• The diesel Mini Countryman will get a 1,995cc inline turbocharged four. System common rail allowed him to develop 190 horsepower at 4000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque in the range from 1750 to 2500 rpm crankshaft in a minute. The all-wheel drive crossover will accelerate to hundreds in 7.4 seconds, and the maximum speed, in turn, will be 218 kilometers per hour. Diesel engines are famous for their excellent torque and economy. The fuel consumption of the Mini Countryman will be 5.6 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers at an urban 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 hotter, the Mini Countryman can offer a 1998cc petrol four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Thanks to an innovative turbocharger, the engineers managed to squeeze 192 horsepower in the range from 5000 to 6000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque from 1350 to 4600 rpm of the crankshaft. 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.

Outcome

The compact crossover Mini Countryman keeps up with the times. It has a classic and catchy design, which is the best way to 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. shopping center. Salon is a kingdom quality materials finishes, refined ergonomics, practicality and uncompromising comfort. Even a long trip or hours spent in a traffic jam will not cause unnecessary inconvenience. The manufacturer is well aware that, first of all, the car should give driving pleasure. That is why, under the hood of the crossover is a powerful and technologically advanced power unit, which is an alloy innovative technologies and many years of experience of engineers in the field of engine building. Mini Countryman will last for many kilometers and will give you unforgettable emotions from the trip.

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