For those who were struck by Mini Cooper Countryman only yesterday: this handsome British man has been released in Europe for the fourth year, and his sports modification was released at the end of 2012. Considering the tendency towards expensive, stylish and low-functional crossovers, we can fully explain the success of the “fellow countryman” - So you can translate the name of the model. Not at all a “peasant” - in this word this design miracle cannot be called.
However, they don’t argue about tastes: externally, Mini Cooper Countryman completely inherits all the features of the Mini-Cooper family tree. Nevertheless, the English version of the "humpback" with its protruding headlights, most often three doors and a smiling radiator grille clearly does not claim to be a serious off-road horse. Although the dimensions of its tires are R16 and R17, the body is 4110 meters long and a wide range of varied original shades (the keyword is “original”, because no other model in the world has such ones) captivate the heart.
What's inside?
Even the most sophisticated driver, the Mini Cooper Countryman will immediately bewildered. The innovative ideas of the designers of the concern are not always received with a bang. In the middle of the “spaceship” sheathed in white leather is a huge speedometer wheel with a bunch of strange options. In general, almost the entire dashboard and other control buttons are round. From the point of view of ergonomics, this fact itself may be convenient. However, there are so many buttons and joysticks that you will need a good two weeks of practice on a deserted race track, if only to stop getting confused in them.
But the steering wheel Mini Cooper Countryman pleases with its stability, three full revs and grip. The seats are made quite conveniently, you immediately forget about the aching back and completely relax in your shuttle. But the rear seat passengers - a surprise in the form of an option of two separate seats. In particular, by default this configuration accompanies the Mini Cooper S Countryman. The trunk is the obvious scourge of the “miniks” - only 350 liters, not counting the space obtained by folding the seats.
And under the hood ...
This small garage monster claims the option of turning on all-wheel drive, it is supplied in two transmission options - mechanics and a 6-speed automatic machine. The engine in the “Mini Cooper” was installed 1.6 liters (in the sports model - 2.0 liters), which is quite economical, allowing you to pick up to 198 km / h depending on the configuration. A two-liter car reaches the mark of 100 km / h in 9.3 s - not a Ferrari, of course, but for good acceleration along the highway it is quite appropriate.
As for the fuel consumption indicated in the documents at the level of 7.5 liters, the real mark in the city with a combined cycle reaches 12 liters. Too much. But the S-model offers a diesel engine, respectively, the machine "eats" 4.6 liters.
Speaking about the test drive, I want to note the high flexibility, controllability, which is the handwriting of all "BMW" -mobiles. However, the stiffness of the suspension has not yet been canceled. And the engine, as for the beast, is not powerful enough. Well, pay attention to the price: this golden horse will cost four dozen in the “euro”, this is - if we are talking about normal equipment, for which, in fact, it is worth looking in his direction. And I’d better not say anything about the service. However, if anyone decides to take him to his garage - he is unlikely to regret his choice. Mini Cooper Countryman - the same car, the love of which is a "million torment", but it is strong.