Marcus Gronholm To test Drive The Countryman

[Gismo]

There are various links out for the test drive in Portugal of Marcus Gronholm taking the steering wheel including this one (http://www.rallybuzz.com/gronholm-to-test-for-mini/)
I'm sure it'll get a decent run to see how it's set up

[ELFMAN]

I think they should get Stoney to test drive it.

[zimbo]

I cant wait to see the finished car in all its rally decorated glory :yes nod:

[stoney]

I think they should get Stoney to test drive it.

Me 2 :lol:

[GP BILLY]

A wee video of the car (it sounds like an angry bee)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3STajPxP7mc

[zimbo]

:Whistle: yup I saw that vid yesterday, and it sounds like a right beast of a car... Come on 2011 WRC :yes nod: :clap:

[N16SHP]

Looks promising! Think it just sounds like the rest of the modern rally cars to be honest!

[ELFMAN]

Not bad, but my old modded R53 sounded much better!

[Mini Ecosse]

Not bad, but my old modded R53 sounded much better!

PMSL :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[MrMischief]

Looks promising! Think it just sounds like the rest of the modern rally cars to be honest!

True - pretty non-descript - just a noise :yawn:

Was just thinking the front end's a bit low for a forest stage...then half of it disappeared.

Hope they sort out something a bit better for the front grill, looks a bit rough.

Should be good to see how it compares to the rest of the field though.

:thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

Originally Posted by ELFMAN
Not bad, but my old modded R53 sounded much better!

PMSL :laugh::laugh::laugh:

No, really, it did. Ask Crombers!

[MungoUSA]

MINI USA had a huge shindig in Austin, TX and flew us out to learn and drive the Countryman. I went with an open mind and was pleasantly surprised. It feels just like a MINI. It only has an extra 300-400lbs and a stiffer suspension makes up for it.