MINI COOPER

NEW JOHN COOPER WORKS COUNTRYMAN: FOR USE ON OR OUTSIDE THE ROAD

The irresistible character has matured on the track. The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman demonstrates its qualities both on and off the road. The extraordinary power of its 306 hp 4-cylinder turbocharged engine is transferred to the road through an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and full ALL4 traction as standard, a combination that guarantees very high performance on all types of surfaces. The extreme driving pleasure package is complemented by suspension technology with John Cooper Works' racing experience. The modified design, refined equipment and additional options highlight the sporty and exclusive character of the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman.



Engine power meets versatility. The new high-performance athlete for the Premium compact segment occupies first place in the two disciplines of the British brand's model line. It offers unrestrained power and plenty of space to experience the thrill of everyday driving. In addition, the expressive exterior has been refined and new high-quality details have been added to the interior. The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman will launch in November 2020.



With four doors and a large tailgate, five full seats, a variable-use interior and a trunk volume that can be expanded to 1,390 liters, the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman not only dominates everyday needs in the city ​​traffic, but also meets all the convenience requirements for longer trips. The most powerful engine ever used in a MINI series, intelligently controlled all-wheel drive and the front wheel differential lock integrated in the eight-speed Steptronic transmission, guarantee superior performance at all times.



Equipped with specific modifications for the basic engine, the advanced MINI TwinPower Turbo technology and an independent cooling system, the engine not only impresses with its maximum power of 306 hp, but also with its maximum torque of 450 Nm. Spontaneous power delivery , which remains even at high loads, allows the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds (preliminary figure). The start and stop maneuvers in the city are accompanied by the striking sound of the model-specific sports exhaust system. Exhaust pipes with an enlarged diameter of 95 mm are also very striking.



To guarantee not only its characteristic agility, but also an especially high steering precision and handling that can be masterfully controlled even in very dynamic driving situations, the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman features a body structure and a good connection to the chassis which is characterized by great rigidity. In addition to the components specifically modified for the model, the chassis also has suspension and damping characteristics enhanced with the competition experience, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) and electromechanical steering. As an option, the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman can be equipped with an adaptable chassis. Its standard equipment includes a sports disc brake system with 4-piston fixed caliper on the front wheels and disc brakes with a floating piston caliper on the rear wheels, as well as 18-inch John Cooper Works alloy wheels with brake calipers. painted in red Chili.



Aerodynamically optimized exterior features also contribute to the superior performance of this versatile athlete. The powerful charisma of the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is now further accentuated with the new radiator grille design. The standard LED headlights have been redesigned. At the front, high-quality lighting technology is now even more recognizable, while at the rear the Union Jack design is irresistibly attractive. Adaptive LED headlights with variable light distribution and matrix function for the road light are available as an option. The exterior colors White Silver Metallic and Sage Green Metallic as well as the Piano Black exterior are new. In this case, the headlight frames, the rear lights and the radiator grille are finished in shiny black instead of chrome, as are the door handles and the model letters on the trunk lid.



The interior also features new details. The sports car air of the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman now combines even more with a modern Premium environment. The digital instrument screen behind the steering wheel with a diameter of 5.0 inches is a new component of standard equipment. The connected multimedia equipment of the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman also includes an 8.8-inch color screen with a touchscreen function and navigation system, in the characteristic central instrument panel, which now features an even higher quality design. In its new version, it has a touch-sensitive control panel with high-gloss surfaces in Piano Black.
Thanks to a SIM card installed as standard, the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is ‘always online’. This allows the use of numerous digital services.

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