Ruxley MINI Announce more information on the New MINI Countryman

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Ruxley MINI Announce more information on the New MINI Countryman
In September this year MINI will launch its latest, largest model - the first to offer MINI’s own breed of four wheel drive to the UK market. The MINI Countryman (formerly the Crossover Concept) will join the prestigious MINI family to become its fourth, very welcome member.

At launch the Countryman range will include five models, three petrol and two diesel, two of which will be ALL4 all wheel drive – the Cooper D ALL4 and Cooper S ALL4, with a MINI Cooper ALL4 version to follow in 2012. The ALL4 is a front wheel drive car in most normal circumstances, but when wheel slip on the front wheels is detected or if the car is being driven enthusiastically an electro-magnetic clutch, located on the rear axle, engages drive to the rear wheels to improve traction.

This exciting new model has the familiar MINI appearance, with a typical ‘wheel at each corner’, stance and short overhangs, albeit distinctly different to any that have gone before! It is 398 mm longer than a MINI Hatch, 316 mm wider and 170 mm higher, offering a staggering 1,170 litres total luggage capacity. This increased capacity and size means that MINI owners who love the brand will no longer need to move to another make when they need more space in their car.

Inside, the MINI Countryman is all about comfort, practicality and innovative style. From the four wide-opening doors to the high-opening rear hatch, it is easy and comfortable to get into and out of, and a dream to load. The interior is as stylish as you have come to expect from a MINI, dominated by iconic MINI design characteristics such as the trademark central speedometer and a host of funky interior gizmos.

MINI Countryman will make its World Debut at the Geneva Show in March and will go on sale in the UK in September 2010, with prices starting at a very affordable £18,000. 

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