MINI unveils the new Countryman at New York Motor Show

An updated exterior design, optimised fuel consumption and emission figures - as well as innovative equipment enhancements - contribute to the more mature character and increased appeal of the new MINI Countryman, which made its debut at the New York Motor Show.

In all other model variants, the radiator grille is now subdivided by two ribs. In MINI One and MINI One D Countryman models, these are finished in high-gloss black, while the MINI Cooper and the MINI Cooper D Countryman sport a matt silver version.

Underride guard elements for the front and rear apron (as well as for the side sills) are now included as standard. These highlight the ground clearance of the Countryman, indicating its potential for driving away from tarmac roads.

Available on a MINI for the first time is the new Piano Black Exterior trim.

Another new addition to the MINI Countryman are LED foglights with LED daytime driving lights. This distinctive new feature is fitted as standard to MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D, MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper SD and MINI John Cooper Works Countryman.

The high efficiency of the modern four-cylinder petrol and diesel power units and the extended use of MINIMALISM technology also ensure an even more favourable balance between driving fun and fuel consumption.

The twin scroll turbocharged engine used in the MINI Cooper S Countryman, with direct injection and variable valve control, sees an increase in output to 190bhp, resulting in a reduction in the 0 to 100km/h time of 0.1 seconds to 7.5 seconds.

Fuel consumption in the new MINI Cooper S Countryman on the EU test cycle has improved to 20km/L, while CO₂ emissions has dropped by three percent to 139g/km.

The MINI ALL4 all-wheel drive system is available as an option on MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper D and MINI Cooper SD Countryman models.

All engines are combined with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. An optional six-gear automatic transmission is available for all model variants, with the exception of the MINI One D Countryman which includes shift paddles as standard on MINI Cooper S, Cooper SD and John Cooper Works Countryman.