Mini is engaged on its new technology fashions and the top of the street might be simply across the nook for the present hatchbacks and crossovers of the model. The automaker now releases a particular version model of the Countryman and we’ve the sensation it may be the final one for the funky crossover earlier than the brand new technology mannequin arrives.
Mini calls it the Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Uncharted Version, which is a reasonably lengthy identify for one thing the corporate doesn’t appear to be particularly pleased with. Whereas there are greater than 80 official pictures, the PR division of the agency barely managed to write down just a few sentences concerning the new particular version mannequin. And, truthfully, the only paragraph doesn’t inform us rather a lot about it.
From what we are able to see, nevertheless, the Countryman will get attention-grabbing visible upgrades, together with a two-tone exterior paint with a white decrease part of the physique. The higher half is completed in inexperienced (or gray?) and the roof can also be white. An orange stripe goes all the way in which from the entrance bumper by means of the roof to the rear bumper.
Different styling enhancements embody black headlight surrounds and black door handles, matched by the brand new black wheels with what seem like grippier tyres. Uncharted badges spherical off the outside tweaks. Contained in the cabin, the environment is rather more restrained with black leather-based seats, gloss black trim, and orange Uncharted badging on the steering wheel and the door sill plates.
Mini doesn’t point out something about {hardware} upgrades, although a minimum of it confirms what’s beneath the bonnet. The particular version Countryman comes with a 2.0-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder engine producing 176 bhp (131 kilowatts). It’s mated to an eight-speed automated transmission and sends energy to all 4 wheels.
There aren’t any pricing or availability particulars, too. At this level, we are able to’t affirm whether or not the particular version mannequin is coming to the North American market.