MINI Releases First Teaser Video of New Crossover

[Scottie]

R60 crossover I'm hoping for good things with this one. I like MINI, I Like 4x4 so fingers crossed.

Link to MotoringFile (http://www.motoringfile.com/2010/01/18/mini-releases-first-teaser-video-of-new-crossover/)

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[Bazthemod]

Roll on Geneva lol this has taken forever

[GCA3N]

Looking forward to seeing it. Could the video be any more gay though.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Just found these two pics on the Geneva Motor show official site. Not sure if they've been seen before on NMS, and they say "Copyright 2010". Worth noting they call it the "Countryman", rather than the Crossover.

http://www.salon-auto.ch/multimedia/images/img_traitees/2010/01/80p90055076_big.jpg

http://www.salon-auto.ch/multimedia/images/img_traitees/2010/01/80p90055086_big.jpg

A:thumbs up:

[N16SHP]

To me, the first pic looks great. The second one, I get the feeling the car doesn't know what it is. Its certainly not a 4x4 and its not a clubman either. It reminds me of the Scenic 4x4...horrid. After my posts about the crossover on the other thread, its starting to look better as we speak lol!

[AndyP & Lenore]

To me, the first pic looks great. The second one, I get the feeling the car doesn't know what it is. Its certainly not a 4x4 and its not a clubman either. It reminds me of the Scenic 4x4...horrid. After my posts about the crossover on the other thread, its starting to look better as we speak lol!

I have to admit, I like the second pic the best. But it has absolutely NOTHING to do with the car.:yes nod::yes nod::yes nod::thumbs up:

A.:D

[Sheilz]

Not sure what to make of it. Back looks a bit bleak and lacking in something. I think it might have looked better with clubbie doors to give it a bit of oomph! Other than the slope of the roofline being a bit like the clubbie it doesn't seem to have an awful lot in common with its wee bros and sis'. Like everything else always best to see it in the flesh before making a decision about liking it or not. Think they should take off the mini badge tho !

[Stewart]

Does this thing have four doors?

[Crombers]

Fugly :frown:

[GCA3N]

I have to admit, I like the second pic the best. But it has absolutely NOTHING to do with the car.:yes nod::yes nod::yes nod::thumbs up:

A.:D


Your right that is a lovely bridge.

[GCA3N]

Mixed feeling about this. In saying that I thought the clubman was horrible when it first came out and it grew on me over time so who knows. Did notice how large the mini badge was at the back.

[ianking]

That thing and I do say 'thing' look awful. Its no more MINI or mini than fly in the air. Sir Alec will be turning in his grave.

[Bazthemod]

Does this thing have four doors?

Yup and rumored to have 5 seats. Countryman was always expected to be the official name as BMW lodged the copyright for the name.

Doors look a bit photoshopped in the pics tho

[ianking]

I think I would rather have a Montego Countryman

[GCA3N]

I think I would rather have a Montego Countryman

Now there was a great car!!

For you young ones that don't remember this classic


http://de.academic.ru/pictures/dewiki/82/Rover_Montego_Estate_Countryman_2_0i_1993.jpg

[ianking]

Now there was a great car!!

For you young ones that don't remember this classic


http://de.academic.ru/pictures/dewiki/82/Rover_Montego_Estate_Countryman_2_0i_1993.jpg

Nice one.
Im only 27 and I can easy remember them.

[MINI William]

I'm in two minds about it. Like how it's a proper White

[GCA3N]

It was a beauty for sure. Wonder if aerodynamics were considered.

[GCA3N]

I'm in two minds about it. Like how it's a proper White

Wonder if the colour will be available for the other ranges.

[MINI William]

Wonder if the colour will be available for the other ranges.

Hope so as I would deffo have a white mini next if they did

[GCA3N]

Hope so as I would deffo have a white mini next if they did


Love White too. The only thing that would put me off it would be the ammount of White cars about very trendy colour just now. Hope the widen the colour ranges this year.

[zimbo]

This car = :moonie: it is SUPERMEGAFUGLY

The best thing about those pics are the COLOUR which is a colour I have WANTED since the cars were first launched all those years ago... :yes nod:

p.s that second pic makes the back of the roof look like a steel girder or something has fell on it and crushed it, a lot!! :rolleyes:

[Delboy]

I really don't think that a Mini can be a 4x4 - it's not big and chunky enough and certainly doesn't have the necessary ground clearance. As far as I can tell, it doesn't have any more space inside than a Clubman so I'm struggling to see the need for this model, other than for getting around a bit easier in the snow or if you live on a farm!

Having said that, it does look nice in the pure white colour in the second photo, as does the bridge........:Whistle:

[GCA3N]

I really don't think that a Mini can be a 4x4 - it's not big and chunky enough and certainly doesn't have the necessary ground clearance. As far as I can tell, it doesn't have any more space inside than a Clubman so I'm struggling to see the need for this model, other than for getting around a bit easier in the snow or if you live on a farm!

Having said that, it does look nice in the pure white colour in the second photo, as does the bridge........:Whistle:


BMW have a habit of making cars for no purpose, take the X3 and X6 and you could even argue the X5, none of them seem to serve any true purpose. None can be classed as proper off roaders.

[N16SHP]

Now there was a great car!!

For you young ones that don't remember this classic



Well Gramps....oops, i mean Greg, I'm only 22 and I remember that classic. I do believe it is the fine choice of one of the window cleaners that comes into our flats!!

[GCA3N]

Well Gramps....oops, i mean Greg, I'm only 22 and I remember that classic. I do believe it is the fine choice of one of the window cleaners that comes into our flats!!


Young man....

[The Dogfather]

Great find Andy :D

[The Dogfather]

I reckon it'd look alright lowered :D

[N16SHP]

BMW have a habit of making cars for no purpose, take the X3 and X6 and you could even argue the X5, none of them seem to serve any true purpose. None can be classed as proper off roaders.

Aye can add another to your list, the X1...bogart, absolutely bogart. Its looks like an X5 that has been dropped from a high height and been squished on impact!

[The Dogfather]

Perhaps people don't actually want big heavy thirsty off-roaders, they want something that looks like one but drives like a real car. I'd rather these people bought this new breed rather than the pukka ones.

If the cars sell then BMW have justified the design, the X5 is very popular. (I not defending the X6 that's just crazy)

[MINI William]

Aye can add another to your list, the X1...bogart, absolutely bogart. Its looks like an X5 that has been dropped from a high height and been squished on impact!

Have to disagree the X1 is a lovely looking car and good in the snow.Also not everyone wants a big X5 an X1 is possibly more suited to some people.On the other hand the X3 is stupid

[ianking]

The new shape X5 is stunning, particularly if its M Sport trim, my god I want one. (old shape has never taken my fancy and now looks really dated)
However, the X6 is horrid looking, the X1 looks even worse and the X3 just doesnt quite cut it.
All my personal opinion of course.

[Scottie]

interior pictures now up on motoringfile

http://www.motoringfile.com/2010/01/19/mini-countryman-photos-leaked/

So far I like it the interior looks good I dare say this is what the next generation hatch 2011 model interior will look like.

The traditionalists won't like it and I respect that but I'm all for change and new models variants.

don't think it has ever been the intention to make this a 4x4 in the going off road variety.

Would be nice to see the 2.0d engine in this model.

[MINI William]

The new shape X5 is stunning, particularly if its M Sport trim, my god I want one. (old shape has never taken my fancy and now looks really dated)
However, the X6 is horrid looking, the X1 looks even worse and the X3 just doesnt quite cut it.
All my personal opinion of course.

Agreed the new X5 is nice

[zimbo]

The best thing about the interior in that photo is the steering wheel, looks great in all black....

Did anybody else notice that the front doors seem to have been shrunk, to obviously allow them to be able to fit the rear passenger doors. Just looks weird.... :frown:

[N16SHP]

The new shape X5 is stunning, particularly if its M Sport trim, my god I want one. (old shape has never taken my fancy and now looks really dated)
However, the X6 is horrid looking, the X1 looks even worse and the X3 just doesnt quite cut it.
All my personal opinion of course.

I will agree the new X5m looks the nuts.

I really do like the interior of the Countryman, looks pretty cool!

[Sheilz]

I've looked through all the pics released by BMW. This one would take a long time if ever to grow on me.

[Scottie]

some more pics/ Keeps getting better
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4289750037_5d3d0ebba3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4289780995_3d8615c8b8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4290501012_635bb5a881_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4290509496_a648dccb89_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4289764995_de75158584_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4290492548_5fc5dd55d8_b.jpg

[Bazthemod]

Im loving it... would look sweet done up surfer style with roof bars etc

[Sheilz]

The interior is nice, very nice in fact, particularily like the seats but the exterior isn't. The front isn't too bad but the side and rear view doesn't do it for me. At this moment in time I wouldn't consider buying it. In the long term I suppose it would depend on how much of its ugly features are integrated into facelift versions of the hatch and clubbie. I think if that is the face of mini to come that I'd be looking around the competition for something more aesthetically pleasing for the same money. But might be like the clubbie the more you see of it the more it grows on you.

The white is very nice. Very popular just now though so in the long term could be a favoured colour amongst young boullie bashers.

[Scottie]

I like the Grey (Parklane) colour better than the white but I would have the white non the less.

The thing is though I'm not sure I would own this straight away look how long it has taken to iron out the faults in the R56 as long as it's taken for the facelift to come out which I guess is the norm really.

[Bazthemod]

Interesting to see if the handling still feels like a mini too.

[Delboy]

I must say that looking at the photos again I really like this :yes nod:. The interior is very nice and I like the idea of having 4 passenger doors for a change (rather than the two and a half I have on my Clubbie :rolleyes:). I wasn't sure about it being a "4x4" but I believe only the Cooper D and Cooper S will have the four-wheel drive system so that would help traction enormously from a performance point of view rather than for mud-plugging!

Plus, I like my car to be different from the mainstream and this would certainly fit the bill :thumbs up:.

[Scottie]

so it's all official now

Cooper D it is for me then I so glad that I have waited now.

http://theswitchback.com/news/mini-countryman-officially-revealed?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theSwitchback+%28theSwitchbac k%29

[Livi]

Well.. unfortunate thing is, i have to work with MINI's all day, and all i can say is it was fine until they bring this out :( which i really dont like the look of

well speaking of the X1, it is actually only 12cm higher than the actual 1 series, and obviously LCI (Life cycle impulse / Facelift) looks aswell.

[Livi]

I wasn't sure about it being a "4x4" but I believe only the Cooper D and Cooper S will have the four-wheel drive system so that would help traction enormously from a performance point of view rather than for mud-plugging!

If its anything like the X1, then you can have a choice of S-Drive or X-Drive versions, so i possibly assume that it can be the same for this aswell.

[Stewart]

Certainly interesting and god I could have done with that a few weeks back to get up the drive. Don’t fancy the front grille at all but if the standard Mini keeps its cheeky look then its ok to have a bigger brother.

[zimbo]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4290501012_635bb5a881_b.jpg



Your not going to be able to see much out of the back of that!! so I think PDC will be a must have.




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4290509496_a648dccb89_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4289764995_de75158584_b.jpg



That interior pic looks really nice, tho I'm not to sure if I like the way the handbrake is now... :frown: and the second pic I was like WTF, not sure if I like that it looks kinda cheap and nasty, and those cupholders are HUMUNGOUS so this is definately aimed at the american market with their huge drink bottles and fast food drink cups :yes nod: the rear passengers seem to only be getting an elbow rest and not an arm rest... lol

[Stewart]

I do like the centre switches that still have the Mini design but looks more grown up, not a fan of my existing playschool buttons for my AC/Heated Rear. But that slide for the Cup holders is nasty.

[zimbo]

Oh and I REALLY REALLY wish MINI would put a regular stereo back in the car so we can change them to our own likeing if and when we wish... :ragin:this is still one of the biggest things that bugs me about these R56s!!

[Sheilz]

Oh and I REALLY REALLY wish MINI would put a regular stereo back in the car so we can change them to our own likeing if and when we wish... :ragin:this is still one of the biggest things that bugs me about these R56s!!

and replace the wing mirrors with R50 ones. They were much better. Amn't enthralled with the ones on my car at all.

[zimbo]

I'm sure the rest of you wheel gurus will also have noticed that the wheels are 5 stud/bolt like BMWs...

[Scottie]

a wee video

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[ajamesj]

I might have to wait now was about to make a change on my Cooper D but this looks interesting :yes nod:

[Stewart]

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http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/mini-countryman-bezeichnungen-14701429-kg170.jpg

Nicked from NM with Mos to thank.

[Scottie]

taken from switchback

MINI UK have confirmed pricing for the forthcoming MINI Countryman, due to go on sale in September this year. Prices start from £16,000 for the MINI One Countryman, rising to just over £22,000 for a MINI Cooper S Countryman All4.

On announcing the pricing for the fourth member of the new MINI family, Jochen Goller, Director of MINI UK had this to say:
The extra space and ALL4 MINI break new ground in the brand’s 51 year heritage. With Countryman prices starting at £16,000 and a very high standard specification, we are introducing more MINI piquancy into the crossover market this year.
The MINI Countryman will initially be available in five trim levels; MINI One Countryman, MINI One D Countryman, MINI Cooper Countryman, MINI Cooper D Countryman and MINI Cooper S Countryman. Three models will offer the All4, four wheel drive option. The MINI Cooper D Countryman and MINI Cooper S Countryman will offer this from launch in September, with the MINI Cooper Countryman All4 slated for a 2012 launch. There have also been strong indications a John Cooper Works version of the MINI Countryman will make an appearance in the not too distant future, if there’s suggestion of strong demand for such a vehicle.

The basic prices for the MINI Countryman range are as follows:

MINI Countryman One: OTR Price: £16,000
MINI Countryman One D: OTR Price: £17,000
MINI Countryman Cooper: OTR Price: £17,510
MINI Countryman Cooper D: OTR Price: £18,810
MINI Countryman Cooper S: OTR Price: £20,810
The ALL4 models costs an additional £1,065 for the Cooper D or £1,220 for the Cooper S. No exact figures for MPG or emissions effect have been given for the All4 variants. For full specifications of the MINI Countryman range, see our previous MINI Countryman article.

The petrol engines are the updated 1.6 litre power plants already announced for the MINI, Convertible and Clubman models due to hit the roads next month, while the diesel units are shared with the rest of the MINI range. The petrol engines all feature Variable Valve Timing (VVT) similar to the BMW Valvetronic system that produces more torque low down and aids overall efficiency. The Cooper S model also features a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection that gives blistering performance with modest fuel economy and low CO² emissions. All engines meet EU5 emissions standards.

The MINI Countryman range offers standard equipment including:

Roof rails that facilitate various attachments like roof boxes or roof racks
Thatcham Category 1 alarm system
Air conditioning
Heated door mirrors and washer jets
Rear park distance control
MINI Central Rail system
Multi-function rear seats – the five seat fitment being standard in the UK, although the four seat option will be at no cost
Dynamic Stability Control
Electric power steering with Servotronic speed-related assistance
Six airbags
ISOFIX child safety seat mountings
Tyre puncture warning system
Standard Central Bass Hi Fi system with six speakers
DAB digital radio with Radio Boost
Bluetooth telephone preparation
USB connection
Passenger Airbag deactivation
Preparation for a bicycle rack

[Scottie]

from motoringfile

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/countryman8.jpg

[Scottie]

colourline options

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/4364762809_0a884c70fc.jpg

trim options

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/4365505236_16201db9b8.jpg

[Scottie]

exterior colour taken from switchback


http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmullett/sets/72157623332830555/

[GCA3N]

Good info, I wonder how close that oxford green is to the special edition JCW mum and dad have.

Do you know if these colours will be available on all the ranges?

[AndyP & Lenore]

True Blue looks very nice.:thumbs up:

A.:thumbs up:

[Stewart]

Aye its simply the best! :thumbs up:

I always find the colours so disappointing with the Mini. For example you can’t buy a Laser Blue Cooper! So is this the same “True Blue” as the laser?

And if this is Mini’s new range they could have came up with better names.

[GCA3N]

For example you can’t buy a Laser Blue Cooper! .


Damn right :p :lol:

[Stewart]

Was looking at a 10 Mini today and I have to say I don’t like the wee fog lights, the new fog’s have what looks like a small bulbous part on top of the glass. Just looked in here and its on the Countryman I see.

[Scottie]

Was looking at a 10 Mini today and I have to say I don’t like the wee fog lights, the new fog’s have what looks like a small bulbous part on top of the glass. Just looked in here and its on the Countryman I see.


you only get the bulbous part if the car is not specced with fog lights you will see this more and more now that cars are going in to the dealers with a sports pack rather than a pepper or chilli.

HTH.

[Stewart]

Right so there is side lights just no fog lights, that right? That would fit with it being a Mini one and spanking new. Just thought it was the new lights.

[Scottie]

Right so there is side lights just no fog lights, that right? That would fit with it being a Mini one and spanking new. Just thought it was the new lights.

correct side lights but no fog lights.

[Sheilz]

I like both the blue colours. True blue is remarkably like electric blue. The bright yellow though looks thoroughly washed out. Nothing bright about it.

[Sheilz]

correct side lights but no fog lights.

I think its bl**dy ridiculous that cars in this price range don't have things like foglights as standard.

[Scottie]

anyone put there name down for a countryman yet. It would seem most dealers books are full as there will only be a limited run of a 1000 something like that in the first year. I have till tomorrow to decide then I have to start thinking about selling some of my R56 bits and bobs.

[GCA3N]

anyone put there name down for a countryman yet. It would seem most dealers books are full as there will only be a limited run of a 1000 something like that in the first year. I have till tomorrow to decide then I have to start thinking about selling some of my R56 bits and bobs.


oh what bits and bobs are you thinking of selling.

[Scottie]

well watch the for sale section if I decide to go ahead. will know better tomorrow once I've slept on it.

[GCA3N]

well watch the for sale section if I decide to go ahead. will know better tomorrow once I've slept on it.

Cool, just as a teaser what kinda bits will be up for sale.

[Scottie]

Jcw bits,lounge leather seats, cf exterior items

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[GCA3N]

Jcw bits,lounge leather seats, cf exterior items

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cool. wait for your sale thread....maybe.

[Scottie]

well Greig decided not to go for the the Countryman in the end.

[GCA3N]

well Greig decided not to go for the the Countryman in the end.


Can I ask why?

[Scottie]

yeah sure, it just didnae feel right, think I would prefer to wait until I see it. I am in no rush.

[GCA3N]

yeah sure, it just didnae feel right, think I would prefer to wait until I see it. I am in no rush.

I think that is wise, until you see it in the flesh so to speak, and like you say you've already got a smart motor. It will be very much a Marmite thing, clubman being a case in point.

[Scottie]

test drives and reviews are now happening. I still want to see one in the metal not to sure how the centre thing will work folding the rear seats down to make a even load space for carrying dogs etc etc, however I suspect I will get one but not the first years ones I've learnt my lesson with the first production run of the R50 and R56 I'll wait till a few faults have been worked out.

http://www.motoringfile.com/2010/05/20/motoringfile-1st-drive-mini-countryman-cooper-s/

[Scottie]

forgot to say..... watch this space... I'm a off roader type person been involved in a few and have a couple of off road forums and shortly will have a countryman soft off roader forum. So check back here every so often and I'll post a link to the forum once it's up and running.

[Scottie]

just a wee forum for anyone interested in the countryman come visit us http://www.mycountryman.com/ it's a work in progress at the moment but if you register you'll make us look busy;);). Hopefully follow along the same kinda idea as the clubman register.:smilewinkgrin:

[Gismo]

Fi, you are aware that some of the car registrations are back to front :Whistle:

[Scottie]

yes give it time just wanting to try animated headers as the site grows we will user forum members motors.

[Scottie]

Fi, you are aware that some of the car registrations are back to front :Whistle:


I hope you signed up they say the countryman will sell bigger in the states than over here.

[Gismo]

I hope you signed up they say the countryman will sell bigger in the states than over here.Yip, just joined :thumbs up:
Obviously i'm not trustworthy, my posts have to be moderated :sad: