MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN Countryman

                                            MINI COUNTRYMAN.

PUBLISHED BY - BONNY SINGH

INTRODUCTION.

The Mini Countryman is a subcompact crossover SUV, the first vehicle of this type to be launched by MINI. It was launched in 2010 and received a facelift in 2014. The second generation vehicle came out in 2017.

PRODUCTION CONCEPT

There is the 2008 Mini Crossover Concept which has four doors (2 right swings open, 1 left swing open, 1 left lift/sliding) and four single seats. It was unveiled in 2008 .

The 2010 Mini Beachcomber Concept was based on the Crossover Concept and the Mini Countryman, with no doors and no conventional roof. It included ALL4 all-wheel drive and offroad wheels. It was unveiled at the 2010 North America.

COUNTRYMAN WRC (2010)

This is a race car version of Mini Cooper S ALL4 developed with beginning in early 2009, with a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine from BMW Motorsport. The first test drive for the Mini Countryman WRC, which would also be available to customer teams, was planned for autumn 2010. It was unveiled at the Paris Show.

COUNTRYMAN JOHN COOPER WORKS (2012–2016).

The John Cooper Works is a derivative of the Cooper S ALL4 version of the Countryman, with increased engine power to 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) and 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) with over boost: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft). Steering, suspension, wheels, and appearance have also been modified. It was unveiled at the 2012 International Geneva Motor Show and went on sale in autumn 2012.

MOTORSPORTS.

In July 2010, Mini announced plans to enter the WRC with the Countryman beginning in 2011, and entering season-long tournament starting from 2012. The factory team had its first test outing of the 2011 WRC season at the 2011 Rally, before taking on the full calendar in 2012 and 2013. In the rally challenge, the RRC version had its first win at 2012 , driven by Dani. After just one season Mini terminated its works involvement in the World Rally Championship. The car continued to be used outside of the WRC and won the 2012 and 2014 rally, also taking podium finishes at the 2013 rally of Lebanon.

The All4, equipped with a, has won the Dakar Rally 4 yrs beginning in 2012, with driving in 2012 and cars from German Monster Energy X-raid Team won the 2013 Dakar Rally. Mini won the car category of the 20147 dakar rally with the All 4 driven by NRomaroma. Another overall win in the 2015 Dakar rally made it four straight wins, with a 100% finish rate. A 900 bhp vehicle based on the Mini Countryman entered 2013 finishing third overall.

The team eventually entering FIA World Rallycross full-time, with Liam Doran as the driver. The Minis losing its concessions, as they debuted their self developed 2.0-litre engine in the 4th round in Great Britain.

PRICE OF MINI COUNTRYMAN.

The mini countryman will price at Rs 40.42 - 48.42 lakhs.