The Mini Countryman is renewed. And it is built around the new UKL platform, shared with other Mini or BMW Active Tourer and Grand. We have already been able to lead.

He Mini Countryman is not only the largest model Mini, especially now that it has grown 20 cm about the length he had before (goes to 4.3 m long) Thus opening space with paceman (Already marked that today is sold as a discontinued model, the last of its name) and Clubman; It is also a particular SUV while offering some technical solutions that, in size, they make very different. These include, for example, the possibility of a version with a hybrid propulsion system, similar to that already has this Active Tourer BMW 225xe. Or that in almost all versions with internal combustion engines (not occur in the John Cooper Works, always with the All4, it is possible for him to choose between all-wheel drive (All4) or front-wheel drive. Even it makes you different from the rest choosing those engines because the lower power is 136 hp, well above therefore SUVs that have a similar size.

In addition, the Mini Countryman 2017 will soon have a version enhanced up to 231 hp that, as is standard house, you have that name John Cooper Works and, in addition to a clearly differentiating librea it incorporates brakes adaptations or suspensions to be more effective.

Mini Countryman, an SUV more livable

In 2010, when the first generation Mini Countryman I was put on sale, marked number 4 launch: it was the first family with more than four meters long, with four doors and four-wheel drive. Today all this is repeated, but the new Countryman (As a curious note, in Japan it is the only country in the world which is not named, but Mini Crossover) is, for example, even bigger. Mini wields reason to make it longer (and, incidentally, also 3 cm wider) It is that customers demanded it. Moreover, they demanded to return to buy a Countryman replacing already had, her was greater habitability. The truth is that the perception of space along seems higher in this second generation than the first, of what some guilt must have the growth 7.5cm in length battle. Similarly we can certify that height is more than enough Go back to who hardly feel overwhelmed by the proximity of the roof overlook it.

Yes, but it is sold as five seats, he does more justice to consider it as a four-seat, since the width back or to the shape of the bench are more prone to this occupation. In all cases, rear bench, divided into two parts, it can be moved lengthwise 13 centimeters and the backrest which is divided into three (proportions 40/20/40), It can be tilted individualizadamente, either to give more comfort to the occupants or expand cargo space.

In this regard, Mini Countryman 2017 also grows because reaches 450 liters, no less than 100 more than its predecessor, I had 350. In addition, access to the trunk is improved while the gate may be motorized and even opened with the only gesture of passing the foot under the rear bumper, which is in sensor that starts the engine and can be as practical as we approach the trunk with hands busy.

This space feels functional because, outside lights, 12-volt outlet, rings or tape to hold various objects, can now have a package named picnic Bench. It is occurring while allows displaying a kind of seat for two persons on the loading edge with only extracting the corresponding pad below the trunk floor.

He driving position of the Mini Countryman 2017 It is modified while now resembles that of the last Mini in the instrument layout, for example. Also because in the console, and behind the change, the control of power-operated parking brake or the new, which is more ergonomic, multifunction management system based on the central display is located. However, this is new and, now, supports a touch selection of functions if it comes to 8.8. ” That screen is the center of what Mini calls “central instrument” and, as in other models of the brand, is surrounded by an LED ring that provides lighting variations according to the situations of walking or information: striking contribution, although sometimes a little giddy with so much coming and going of lights. It is an integrated package option which also include Mini logo projection from the exterior mirror driver or ambient interior lighting with LEDs.

The front seats are comfortable but its dimensions and as the rear, it will be more occupant small sizes.

Mini Countryman 2017, all engines

The initial range, with which it will start marketing next February, the form the three engines and four-cylinder gasoline of Cooper and Cooper S, respectively. First, with 1.5 liters, yields 136 hp, while the second, two liters, is 192 CV. This engine will be the basis for the John Cooper Works version without release date yet fixed. Diesel, always four-cylinder engines and 2 liters, there are two variants: Cooper D, 150 hp; and Cooper SD, CV 190.

All but the SD Cooper, in addition to the two drive variants, may have automatic changes option, in the case of Cooper Cooper S and D can be, instead of six gears and Cooper, eight. The passage of six to eight reduced consumption in some engines up to 1.4 l / 100 km alone. This box always Steptronic is standard on the Cooper SD.

He 2017 Mini Countryman lower power with only heat engine is the Cooper D, with an approved spending 4.3 l / 100 km and faster, until the John Cooper Works (6.5 seconds in the same test), the Cooper S, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h, with eight-speed Steptronic box in 7.2 seconds. It is 0.2 seconds faster than the front-drive version, even if they are 70 to 80 lighter than the four-wheel drive kilos.

The offer will be completed with the thrusters Mini first plug-in hybrid, the Cooper S E Countryman All4, combining the engine 1.5 three-cylinder to move the front axle with a power of 88 hp at the rear axle. This engine acts by itself, if you select, up to 125 km / h and covers about 40 km / h on electricity alone, although it can contribute its power to reach the joint of 224 hp with increased acceleration or high speeds and, of course, it is also activated if circumstances so require soil to make sense of that denomination All4. The average consumption Countriman Mini Cooper S E Countryman All4 is 2.1 l / 100 km and charging varies depending on the plug, from 3 hours 15 minutes to one hour less if a connector is used wallbox.

Mini Countryman 2017, dynamic behavior

The Mini Countryman, even the largest and heaviest of the Mini, held in behavior the essence of these models while providing direct feedback, precise steering, body movements very content, agility dimensions and constant feeling of stiffness. optional It can be mounted adjustable dampers at both ends and whose selection is made with the switch on the basis of the shift lever. Simultaneously, according to the selected mode, also vary the steering assistance, the relationship between engine throttle, engine noise or the intensity with which operates the system. Also how the automatic gearbox if fitted.

Between the driving aids built with the new platform ULK2 include the Serial collision warning which can be completed with pedestrian detection system with automatic braking, the assistant beam detector or traffic signal. The latter systems are powered by the camera also enables speed control system active cruise. Optional are also automatic parking system or head-up display.

One of the contributions of Countryman in equipment it’s in the Mini Connected system connectivity that combines from the time or the traffic situation to the agenda to select and guide paths even before launching. In addition, he will keep the most common destinations and recognize the journeys made more regularly to report unusual incidents along the way.

Another novelty is the Bluetooth locator that allows put labels location utensils commonly used, as backpacks, key rings, bags, etc, so that you can track your location in car monitor or smartphone, to facilitate your search.

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