Showing posts with label Mini. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mini. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

MINI Countryman

MINI 4x4 first had to occur until next month, but pictures released on the Internet before they messed strategy within MINI. So the Bavarians are introducing the new MINI Countryman official. In the name it seems that the Germans chose the version with rural meanings, to the detriment Crossman. This model is not only the first MINI crossover, but also the first of the current lineup which has 5 doors far MINI maximum number exceeding four doors.


 We must not fall into the error to call this MINI SUV because it is rather an expanded version of Cooper and even four-wheel drive is offered as an option only for the Cooper S and Cooper D. versions should not underestimate wheel drive system It has its origins in the xDrive and, under normal conditions, acts on all four wheels. In special cases 100% power can be delivered to the rear axle.



Great win in this model space, however, four adults can travel comfortably now even over long distances. Optional, but without additional cost, can be ordered and a bench with three seats, but a little cramped. And the trunk is no longer restricted as much luggage for a vacation, having a decent 350-liter capacity and can even reach the record level for a MINI, the 1150-liter bench folded.






The same engines from the current range and is under the hood of Countryman, One basic version, with 1.6 engine under the hood of 89 hp and is the flagship Cooper S 1.6 Turbo 181 hp engine. All engines come standard with a manual transmission with 6 reports, but an automatic can opt for proper paddle just for gasoline.



As facilities, optional list of Countryman is not tight. This could also opt for alloy wheels in size from 16 inches to 19 inches, panoramic roof, adaptive headlights, audio and navigation systems last generation.The price of this model will revolve around $25,000 (?), so it will not be cheap.

World Record - 26 people in a Mini Cooper

For the record to be validated the 26 people who huddled in the Mini must have a minimum height of 1.50 meters and last longer than five seconds in the car interior. The old record was 25 people on board a Mini. In addition, the record can be passed to the Guinness Book, the doors should close perfectly, and the machine does not undergo any change.



PS: Sorry for my poor english. Cheers from Italy.