Ockie
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I hope they resolved the fuel economy on the later models. My sister's countryman does not sip or drink petrol ..... IT GULPS IT! One of the reasons she is now looking at getting another car in its place.
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FiestaST
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[video=youtube_share;c0HfUTA2xMU]https://youtu.be/c0HfUTA2xMU[/video]
FiestaST
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Binary_Bark
Forging
Thank you, thank you for making me violently ill so early in the morning
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Lulz...
MaximusZA
Senior Member
may be an unpopular opinion, was at mini the other day and i quite like these new countrymen. cant afford one but would get one if i could
FiestaST
Honorary Master
[video=youtube_share;5q0x3euLFn0]https://youtu.be/5q0x3euLFn0[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
[video=youtube_share;nNY05JT-b_Q]https://youtu.be/nNY05JT-b_Q[/video]
FiestaST
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FiestaST
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New Mini One Countryman revealed (but not for SA)
MINI has decided to make its chunky crossover a little more affordable with the release of this, the One Countryman. This derivative will be available in both petrol and diesel form and will be positioned as a new entry-level model.
However, BMW SA has confirmed that the MINI One Countryman range will not be coming to South Africa at this stage. Expect to see the Cooper Countryman D, however, by the third quarter of this year.
Both MINI One Countryman derivatives draw power from turbocharged 1,5-litre three-cylinder engines, delivering their respective peak outputs to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional six-speed Steptronic torque converter.
The petrol unit produces 75 kW and 180 N.m, which grants it a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 11,8 seconds (when fitted with the manual gearbox). The optional automatic makes it a bit slower, bloating the sprint figure to 12,2 seconds. Top speed comes in at 180 km/h regardless of the chosen gearbox.
The turbodiesel, meanwhile, delivers 85 kW and 270 N.m, which gives it a 0-100 km/h time of 10,9 seconds and top speed of 190 km/h.
In addition to these new models, MINI has also announced a couple of updates to its line-up, focusing on the instrument cluster and infotainment system.
The instrument cluster and optional head-up display, for instance, will now feature a “night design” with white lettering (which replaces the orange lettering) and a more comprehensive fuel level display.
The toggle switch for the driving modes, which is currently placed around the gear selector, has also been swapped out for one located below the climate control switches. These changes will be implemented from July 2017.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/new-mini-one-countryman-revealed-but-not-for-sa/
MINI has decided to make its chunky crossover a little more affordable with the release of this, the One Countryman. This derivative will be available in both petrol and diesel form and will be positioned as a new entry-level model.
However, BMW SA has confirmed that the MINI One Countryman range will not be coming to South Africa at this stage. Expect to see the Cooper Countryman D, however, by the third quarter of this year.
Both MINI One Countryman derivatives draw power from turbocharged 1,5-litre three-cylinder engines, delivering their respective peak outputs to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional six-speed Steptronic torque converter.
The petrol unit produces 75 kW and 180 N.m, which grants it a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 11,8 seconds (when fitted with the manual gearbox). The optional automatic makes it a bit slower, bloating the sprint figure to 12,2 seconds. Top speed comes in at 180 km/h regardless of the chosen gearbox.
The turbodiesel, meanwhile, delivers 85 kW and 270 N.m, which gives it a 0-100 km/h time of 10,9 seconds and top speed of 190 km/h.
In addition to these new models, MINI has also announced a couple of updates to its line-up, focusing on the instrument cluster and infotainment system.
The instrument cluster and optional head-up display, for instance, will now feature a “night design” with white lettering (which replaces the orange lettering) and a more comprehensive fuel level display.
The toggle switch for the driving modes, which is currently placed around the gear selector, has also been swapped out for one located below the climate control switches. These changes will be implemented from July 2017.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/new-mini-one-countryman-revealed-but-not-for-sa/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
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The Mini Countryman range starts from R423 824 for the manual Cooper Countryman, while this automatic version goes for R442 052. Cooper S models start at R493 306. The Countryman is sold with a 2-year/unlimited km warranty as well as a 5-year/100 000 km service plan with service intervals set at 20 000 km.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mini-countryman-cooper-2017-review/43522/
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mini-countryman-cooper-2017-review/43522/
Binary_Bark
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PLEASE STOP!!
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Tested: Is Mini's Countryman just too big?
It's been a while since anyone took the brand’s name too literally, but with the recent launch of the new Countryman things are getting seriously super-sized in MINI land - and why naming it with upper-case letters is justified.
This is a MINI that’s been chomping pizzas and cheeseburgers. At 20cm longer than the old Countryman the new car is now 4.3 metres from bumper to bumper, putting it in the same size category as SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and Nissan Qashqai.
To throw yet more numbers into the description, at 1535kg the Countryman weighs 220kg more than a regular five-door Mini Cooper and its ground clearance is raised from 154mm to 165mm.
All that makes this puffed-out, higher-riding SUV version the biggest car in the brand’s 57-year history, but also the most versatile. The family-sized cabin has room for the family, the dogs, their luggage, and probably the kitchen sink as well.
The five seats provide plenty of personal space in the front and back, and at 6 feet tall I was able to comfortably sit behind myself. The boot’s grown to a handy 450 litres too, and it’s expandable to a luggage-gobbling 1309 litres with the rear seats flipped down - even though this has been partly achieved by leaving out a spare wheel (for deflation mishaps you get runflat tyres and a puncture repair kit).
The rear seats can slide fore and aft and the backrests tilted to various angles to cater for varying passenger/cargo/pet requirements.
Accessing that enlarged boot is through a tailgate that can optionally be electrically powered, and if you can’t bear the thought of leaving your car alone in the picnic car park you can use the Picnic Bench feature: a luggage compartment lid with a fold-out sill cushion that acts as a comfy seat.
Continuing the versatility vibe are storage nooks and crannies galore inside the cabin, including door pockets big enough for one-litre bottles.
So it’s the automotive equivalent of a Tupperware set, but how does all this affect the driving experience? After all, MINIs are supposed to be, at their core, fun to drive. On this score the news is good. Size it may have in abundance, but the Countryman hasn’t swelled out so much that it’s totally lost the defining nimble-handling MINI characteristics.
It’s harder to park than its smaller stablemates, sure, and you can feel the extra weight and ride height in the way it doesn’t change direction with the Pacman-like nature of the standard MINI. But on the whole it still delivers much of the MINI-typical crisp handling and quick steering, stuff that makes it easy to thread through busy traffic, and turns it into an enjoyable outing on a twisty road.
The added 220kg weight over a five-door Cooper S does blunt the performance of that 141kW/300Nm 2-litre turbo engine somewhat. The Countryman S still accelerates off the mark quite briskly and has easy cruiseability, but it lacks the smaller MINI’s instant gusto as confirmed by the figures: the Countryman S sprints to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds compared to 6.8 seconds for the five-door Cooper S, while top speeds are respectively 230km/h and 235km/h .
The cheeseburgers haven’t too negatively affected fuel economy, and our Countryman S test car averaged a respectable 10.3 litres per 100km.
The 2-litre version is the more powerful of two engines available in the new Countryman range, the other being a three-cylinder 1.5 turbo petrol with 100kW and 220Nm. A 110kW/330Nm diesel derivative will join the line up later this year.
In terms of suspension comfort this is probably the most bump-friendly MINI I’ve driven, and even on its optional low profile 18” tyres it has a comfortable real-world ride that doesn’t threaten your spine or teeth fillings.
The slightly elevated ride height gives some protection on rough gravel but this front wheel drive car is no offroader.
Inside is all the latest infotainment and connectivity, all contained in a giant round screen in the dash, with an iDrive-style knob to flit through various menus. If you’re fairly tech-savvy it’s all reasonably intuitive to use, except that storing your favourite radio stations is a bit of a mission.
It’s all presented with a modern and funky look that suits the car’s extrovert personality. Playfully styled it may be but fit and finish inside the cabin is all exemplary, to suit the premium pricetag.
The options list is extensive and our Countryman S test vehicle, priced standard at R512 806, was specced up to R683 006 with items like a panarama sunroof, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, sports suspension, John Cooper Works Aero kit, rear view camera, navigation, and a head-up display to mention just a few.
VERDICT
I have a bit of a problem with this car being called a MINI, given that it’s probably heavy enough to be used as a cruise ship’s anchor.
But the Countryman has grown into the largest and most practical MINI to date without completely selling its soul or shedding its charm. It’s still nimble and fun-to-drive even though it doesn’t scurry up drainpipes quite like a regular MINI.
Engine:2-litre, 4-cylinder turbopetrol
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
Power:141kW @ 5000-6000rpm
Torque:280Nm @ 1350-4600rpm
0-100km/h (Claimed):7.4 seconds
Top speed (Claimed):225km/h
Price:R512 806
Warranty:2-year/unlimited km
Maintenance plan: 5-year/100 000km
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/tested-is-minis-countryman-just-too-big-9917454
It's been a while since anyone took the brand’s name too literally, but with the recent launch of the new Countryman things are getting seriously super-sized in MINI land - and why naming it with upper-case letters is justified.
This is a MINI that’s been chomping pizzas and cheeseburgers. At 20cm longer than the old Countryman the new car is now 4.3 metres from bumper to bumper, putting it in the same size category as SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and Nissan Qashqai.
To throw yet more numbers into the description, at 1535kg the Countryman weighs 220kg more than a regular five-door Mini Cooper and its ground clearance is raised from 154mm to 165mm.
All that makes this puffed-out, higher-riding SUV version the biggest car in the brand’s 57-year history, but also the most versatile. The family-sized cabin has room for the family, the dogs, their luggage, and probably the kitchen sink as well.
The five seats provide plenty of personal space in the front and back, and at 6 feet tall I was able to comfortably sit behind myself. The boot’s grown to a handy 450 litres too, and it’s expandable to a luggage-gobbling 1309 litres with the rear seats flipped down - even though this has been partly achieved by leaving out a spare wheel (for deflation mishaps you get runflat tyres and a puncture repair kit).
The rear seats can slide fore and aft and the backrests tilted to various angles to cater for varying passenger/cargo/pet requirements.
Accessing that enlarged boot is through a tailgate that can optionally be electrically powered, and if you can’t bear the thought of leaving your car alone in the picnic car park you can use the Picnic Bench feature: a luggage compartment lid with a fold-out sill cushion that acts as a comfy seat.
Continuing the versatility vibe are storage nooks and crannies galore inside the cabin, including door pockets big enough for one-litre bottles.
So it’s the automotive equivalent of a Tupperware set, but how does all this affect the driving experience? After all, MINIs are supposed to be, at their core, fun to drive. On this score the news is good. Size it may have in abundance, but the Countryman hasn’t swelled out so much that it’s totally lost the defining nimble-handling MINI characteristics.
It’s harder to park than its smaller stablemates, sure, and you can feel the extra weight and ride height in the way it doesn’t change direction with the Pacman-like nature of the standard MINI. But on the whole it still delivers much of the MINI-typical crisp handling and quick steering, stuff that makes it easy to thread through busy traffic, and turns it into an enjoyable outing on a twisty road.
The added 220kg weight over a five-door Cooper S does blunt the performance of that 141kW/300Nm 2-litre turbo engine somewhat. The Countryman S still accelerates off the mark quite briskly and has easy cruiseability, but it lacks the smaller MINI’s instant gusto as confirmed by the figures: the Countryman S sprints to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds compared to 6.8 seconds for the five-door Cooper S, while top speeds are respectively 230km/h and 235km/h .
The cheeseburgers haven’t too negatively affected fuel economy, and our Countryman S test car averaged a respectable 10.3 litres per 100km.
The 2-litre version is the more powerful of two engines available in the new Countryman range, the other being a three-cylinder 1.5 turbo petrol with 100kW and 220Nm. A 110kW/330Nm diesel derivative will join the line up later this year.
In terms of suspension comfort this is probably the most bump-friendly MINI I’ve driven, and even on its optional low profile 18” tyres it has a comfortable real-world ride that doesn’t threaten your spine or teeth fillings.
The slightly elevated ride height gives some protection on rough gravel but this front wheel drive car is no offroader.
Inside is all the latest infotainment and connectivity, all contained in a giant round screen in the dash, with an iDrive-style knob to flit through various menus. If you’re fairly tech-savvy it’s all reasonably intuitive to use, except that storing your favourite radio stations is a bit of a mission.
It’s all presented with a modern and funky look that suits the car’s extrovert personality. Playfully styled it may be but fit and finish inside the cabin is all exemplary, to suit the premium pricetag.
The options list is extensive and our Countryman S test vehicle, priced standard at R512 806, was specced up to R683 006 with items like a panarama sunroof, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, sports suspension, John Cooper Works Aero kit, rear view camera, navigation, and a head-up display to mention just a few.
VERDICT
I have a bit of a problem with this car being called a MINI, given that it’s probably heavy enough to be used as a cruise ship’s anchor.
But the Countryman has grown into the largest and most practical MINI to date without completely selling its soul or shedding its charm. It’s still nimble and fun-to-drive even though it doesn’t scurry up drainpipes quite like a regular MINI.
Engine:2-litre, 4-cylinder turbopetrol
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
Power:141kW @ 5000-6000rpm
Torque:280Nm @ 1350-4600rpm
0-100km/h (Claimed):7.4 seconds
Top speed (Claimed):225km/h
Price:R512 806
Warranty:2-year/unlimited km
Maintenance plan: 5-year/100 000km
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/tested-is-minis-countryman-just-too-big-9917454
FiestaST
Honorary Master
MotorMatters review
[video=youtube_share;K_1Ws9Gh2m8]https://youtu.be/K_1Ws9Gh2m8[/video]
[video=youtube_share;K_1Ws9Gh2m8]https://youtu.be/K_1Ws9Gh2m8[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Review: 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman
The badge is familiar, the shape is familiar, so is the silhouette but why is this Mini so BIG?
That was my first impressions when the new Mini Countryman arrived for testing. It’s the standard Cooper version which means a 3-cylinder 1.5-litre motor powers this SUV.
So, here I’m faced with a vehicle that looks, dare I say, different? Almost as if someone has taken one of the world’s favourite "small and zippy" little cars and blown it up until its almost about to burst and punished me by providing a little engine.
Well, time to start eating my hat because first impressions can be very wrong and this was a classic case.
'Form of magic'
Somehow Mini has taken the world’s favourite 4-wheeled go-kart, inflated it almost beyond recognition yet retained its essential DNA. This almost sounds like some form of magic.
Stepping inside the orange/brown unit I had on test, the interior immediately felt familiar and welcoming. Traditional Mini style cues are present such as the giant instrumentation and famous Mini switchgear. The "round" theme throughout, barring the rectangular air vents on the dash - might be a tad out of place but overall its an excellent touch.
The large round screen in the centre provides the full connectivity and infotainment suite, and I mean the FULL suite, as only the BMW group can provide. All easily and simply accessed by touch or the easy to use controller on the centre console. Then the little touch of the screen surround having mood lighting that adjusts according to your driving style - it somehow seemed to glow red most of the time during my test period.
'Right level of fun'
The magic I previously referred to is almost hidden away just below the gearshift that operates the excellent and smooth 6-speed auto transmission. There is an innocuous toggle switch that indicates “Sport” to the left and “Eco” to the right. I almost missed this and, if left undiscovered, would have missed the entire point of the car. Especially when giving a little click to the left, this gives a step to the right - the right level of fun and performance that is, and can only be, Mini.
When performing this "One click", watch the centre screen light up and bear the legend: Sport mode, maximum go kart feel. I almost scoffed when I first saw this, except that it’s true. In typical BMW group style, this change in setting alters the entire persona of the car. From a throaty growl from the exhaust, to a kick-in-your-back as it engages and a tightening of the steering wheel in your hands.
Suddenly I was transported back to the feeling of the first car I ever drove on a road, the original square-nosed Mini Clubman of the 1970’s. Hauling myself back to reality when noticing the size, comfort, luxury and all the mod-cons conjured those same memories.
Speaking of size, when out of the driver’s seat, I discovered that this is a family sized SUV/ Crossover vehicle.
Legroom in the rear bench can be adjusted to increase boot size if you wish but it's already generous when left in the rearmost position. If you're serious need of luggage space the rear seats can be dropped. The boot has auto-closing at the press of a button and can double as a 'picnic seat'. This is a comfortable cushioned section that folds out of the boot floor to provide you with a soft seat in the tailgate.
The Cooper is powered by the 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbo engine that has become familiar in many other Mini versions. Figures of 100kW/230Nm combine to provide all the power and fun that you"ll require but if you have a need for speed, the Cooper S increases power to 141kW/300Nm. As for economy, it’s difficult to consider when you’re having this much fun and I returned the vehicle with the on-board computer reflecting 7.9-litre/100km. I doubt it would require much effort to improve this figure.
The test car was fitted with possibly every option though some great features are its adaptive cruise control, active braking and updated LED headlights.
This brings me to the crux of the Mini brand. Minis have, since their rebirth under the BMW banner, always been “boutique hatches”. I think the Countryman is the perfect example of a "Boutique SUV/ Crossover". Your aspirations may be towards a luxury yacht or private jet, but until you reach those lofty heights, driving a Mini Countryman projects the image of one who has already arrived.
This car defies the term value, it’s a “heart -over-head” purchasing decision. It almost defies logic to pay this price for this car, yet there are many that do and driving it, it's easy to see why. You know that you are getting great performance, handling and luxury if you want it, at a price but somehow this is not the issue.
If it is important, the list price of the Countryman Cooper Auto is R442 052, the test car was R585 000. This seems to be patently insane to pay this money for a Mini, but to quote Billy Joel: "You may be right, I may be crazy."
This includes the standard 5 year or 100 000km maintenance plan.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/review-2017-mini-cooper-countryman-20170727
The badge is familiar, the shape is familiar, so is the silhouette but why is this Mini so BIG?
That was my first impressions when the new Mini Countryman arrived for testing. It’s the standard Cooper version which means a 3-cylinder 1.5-litre motor powers this SUV.
So, here I’m faced with a vehicle that looks, dare I say, different? Almost as if someone has taken one of the world’s favourite "small and zippy" little cars and blown it up until its almost about to burst and punished me by providing a little engine.
Well, time to start eating my hat because first impressions can be very wrong and this was a classic case.
'Form of magic'
Somehow Mini has taken the world’s favourite 4-wheeled go-kart, inflated it almost beyond recognition yet retained its essential DNA. This almost sounds like some form of magic.
Stepping inside the orange/brown unit I had on test, the interior immediately felt familiar and welcoming. Traditional Mini style cues are present such as the giant instrumentation and famous Mini switchgear. The "round" theme throughout, barring the rectangular air vents on the dash - might be a tad out of place but overall its an excellent touch.
The large round screen in the centre provides the full connectivity and infotainment suite, and I mean the FULL suite, as only the BMW group can provide. All easily and simply accessed by touch or the easy to use controller on the centre console. Then the little touch of the screen surround having mood lighting that adjusts according to your driving style - it somehow seemed to glow red most of the time during my test period.
'Right level of fun'
The magic I previously referred to is almost hidden away just below the gearshift that operates the excellent and smooth 6-speed auto transmission. There is an innocuous toggle switch that indicates “Sport” to the left and “Eco” to the right. I almost missed this and, if left undiscovered, would have missed the entire point of the car. Especially when giving a little click to the left, this gives a step to the right - the right level of fun and performance that is, and can only be, Mini.
When performing this "One click", watch the centre screen light up and bear the legend: Sport mode, maximum go kart feel. I almost scoffed when I first saw this, except that it’s true. In typical BMW group style, this change in setting alters the entire persona of the car. From a throaty growl from the exhaust, to a kick-in-your-back as it engages and a tightening of the steering wheel in your hands.
Suddenly I was transported back to the feeling of the first car I ever drove on a road, the original square-nosed Mini Clubman of the 1970’s. Hauling myself back to reality when noticing the size, comfort, luxury and all the mod-cons conjured those same memories.
Speaking of size, when out of the driver’s seat, I discovered that this is a family sized SUV/ Crossover vehicle.
Legroom in the rear bench can be adjusted to increase boot size if you wish but it's already generous when left in the rearmost position. If you're serious need of luggage space the rear seats can be dropped. The boot has auto-closing at the press of a button and can double as a 'picnic seat'. This is a comfortable cushioned section that folds out of the boot floor to provide you with a soft seat in the tailgate.
The Cooper is powered by the 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbo engine that has become familiar in many other Mini versions. Figures of 100kW/230Nm combine to provide all the power and fun that you"ll require but if you have a need for speed, the Cooper S increases power to 141kW/300Nm. As for economy, it’s difficult to consider when you’re having this much fun and I returned the vehicle with the on-board computer reflecting 7.9-litre/100km. I doubt it would require much effort to improve this figure.
The test car was fitted with possibly every option though some great features are its adaptive cruise control, active braking and updated LED headlights.
This brings me to the crux of the Mini brand. Minis have, since their rebirth under the BMW banner, always been “boutique hatches”. I think the Countryman is the perfect example of a "Boutique SUV/ Crossover". Your aspirations may be towards a luxury yacht or private jet, but until you reach those lofty heights, driving a Mini Countryman projects the image of one who has already arrived.
This car defies the term value, it’s a “heart -over-head” purchasing decision. It almost defies logic to pay this price for this car, yet there are many that do and driving it, it's easy to see why. You know that you are getting great performance, handling and luxury if you want it, at a price but somehow this is not the issue.
If it is important, the list price of the Countryman Cooper Auto is R442 052, the test car was R585 000. This seems to be patently insane to pay this money for a Mini, but to quote Billy Joel: "You may be right, I may be crazy."
This includes the standard 5 year or 100 000km maintenance plan.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/review-2017-mini-cooper-countryman-20170727
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Mini Countryman S sports-auto (2017) Quick Review
Facts & figures
Price: R530 306 (August 2017)
Engine: 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbopetrol
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power: 141 kW
Torque: 280 Nm
Fuel consumption: 6.2 L/100 km (claimed)
0-100 kph: 7.4 seconds (claimed)
Top speed: 225 kph (claimed)
Pricing & Warranty
The Mini Countryman S sports-auto currently (August 2017) sells for R530 306 without any options fitted. As ever, the vastness of the optional extras list can be daunting, but to be fair the Countryman S offers impressive standard specification (relative to its competitors). Included as standard is a 2-years/unlimited km warranty and 5-years/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Verdict
It's not often that a second-generation vehicle represents such a convincing step forward from a (popular) predecessor. As we already found in our review of the more affordable Cooper derivative, the biggest improvements have come in the areas of cabin space, practicality and ride refinement. But far from being a bloated, overweight take on the Mini designed to milk the fashionable crossover niche, what we have here is arguably now one of the front runners in an admittedly small segment. Still, in Cooper S guise the Countryman delivers all the family functionality you're likely to need, along with the trademark style and zest that the Mini brand is known for. It can no longer be so easily ignored as a quirky, fringe player.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mini-countryman-s-sports-auto-2017-quick-review/43800/
Facts & figures
Price: R530 306 (August 2017)
Engine: 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbopetrol
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power: 141 kW
Torque: 280 Nm
Fuel consumption: 6.2 L/100 km (claimed)
0-100 kph: 7.4 seconds (claimed)
Top speed: 225 kph (claimed)
Pricing & Warranty
The Mini Countryman S sports-auto currently (August 2017) sells for R530 306 without any options fitted. As ever, the vastness of the optional extras list can be daunting, but to be fair the Countryman S offers impressive standard specification (relative to its competitors). Included as standard is a 2-years/unlimited km warranty and 5-years/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Verdict
It's not often that a second-generation vehicle represents such a convincing step forward from a (popular) predecessor. As we already found in our review of the more affordable Cooper derivative, the biggest improvements have come in the areas of cabin space, practicality and ride refinement. But far from being a bloated, overweight take on the Mini designed to milk the fashionable crossover niche, what we have here is arguably now one of the front runners in an admittedly small segment. Still, in Cooper S guise the Countryman delivers all the family functionality you're likely to need, along with the trademark style and zest that the Mini brand is known for. It can no longer be so easily ignored as a quirky, fringe player.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mini-countryman-s-sports-auto-2017-quick-review/43800/
Binary_Bark
Forging
Just showed this thread to a friend......
Needless to say the cleaner now has vomit to clean out of the carpet
FiestaST
Honorary Master
hehehehehe