The MINI brand's first plug-in hybrid model will receive its U.K. debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from 29th June to 2nd July. The new all-rounder for town and country now offers the option of purely electric driving with zero tailpipe emissions. Available to order now, the new MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 will launch at MINI Retailers in the U.K. on 24th June 2017.
The first plug-in hybrid model in the MINI product range offers sporty agility on the road, as well as competency beyond the asphalt; thanks to its intelligent all-wheel drive system. The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 hybrid system is made up of a three-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology and a synchronous electric motor. Together, they generate a system output of 224bhp, enabling the car to sprint from 0-100km/h in 6.8 seconds.
The power of the combustion engine is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed Steptronic transmission, while the electric motor powers the rear wheels. The intelligently controlled interaction between the two power units creates an all-wheel drive system that optimises agility and stability on the road, and provides supreme traction over snow and unsurfaced terrain.
