First Look: Countryman’s Optional Aerokit

Sections: R60 (Countryman) Jun 19th, 2010 28 Comments

Here’s the first look at the optional Countryman aero-kit courtesy of our friends at Bigblogg. We don’t know that much about the kit yet (is it going to be marketed as JCW, will it be a factory option?) but we do know that it’s much less of a departure than the R56 JCW aero-kit was from the standard look. In fact the front bumper is identical to the stock piece with the exception of a more aggressive splitter. The sides mirror the current JCW kit (which is why we do believe this will be marketed under the JCW) and the rear is certainly quite aggressive.

Either way we’ll know more very soon.

[nggallery id=25]

Written By: Gabe

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=672327026 Axel Griesinger

Hey Gabe, you are faster then me :-D Unfortunately I have nor further informations about the pictures. The only thing I know is: I have them.
http://www.5280driver.com JohnJohn

Ok, now I would drive one!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=832554306 Mark Rosenthal

Ok….that’s cool.
goat

Big improvement with small change… now imagine a 2″ drop (ok realistically a 1.5″ drop is very do-able) and MINI has a decidedly less awkward vehicle in the showroom to complement whatever all-out race version Prodrive has up their sleeve.

Overall, I see a tasteful kit that builds visual continuity with the R56 cars it will be sold alongside.
Minipuma

I love the view from the side — looks like some funky vehicle James Bond would use to get away from the bad guys over ice-covered roads.

On another note, BigBlogg has a photo up of BRGII. They refer to it as “Connaught Green Metallic.” It definitely looks to have less of a blue-green cast than the outgoing color — a good thing IMO.

I wonder why BigBlogg is getting all the scoops? Is Motoringfile chopped liver, or what?
that.guy

This is pointless without a significant suspension drop. 1.5″ minimum.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1230160124 R554M

I really like the more aggressive look of this kit, especially at the rear. Since the Countryman will probably be my next MINI in a few years, what with two growing boys, it would be great to go with a JCW version as a step-up from my Clubman S. Nice work, MINI!
James Irmiger

It still needs much bigger wheels to look right. Something’s just not right about their proportion to the rest of the car. Maybe silver will stand out more and visually “fill” the space better. I don’t know.
lavardera

drop drop drop – wake up, its never going to come that way from the factory. Unless Mini reverses itself and offers a JCW suspension standard on a JCW Countryman – and since the R56 JCW refresh does not look like its coming that way you can kiss your drop wishes good bye.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1070696962 Kevin Stephenson

That makes this car way more appealing to me. I really like it!
rhawth99

I can’t stand the looks of this thing from the rear doors back. I don’t like the look of the roof above the C-pillar and the boot is just so plain looking (it could be any other manufacturer’s SUV except for the huge MINI emblem). I hope MINI doesn’t screw up the Clubman when they move it to this platform.
Tim

I did a photoshop of what I thought the Countryman JCW should look like a few months back. http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=159772&d=1273946789
SFRedMCc

I agree with “rhawth99″. It looks really bad from the rear doors back. Overall I think the worst view of the Countryman has always been a full-on side elevation. And the over-sized black trim of the wheel wells combined with the black wheels makes it even worse.
MINIBro

Enviromentally P-I-M-P!
http://www.pluckyoutoo.com tommy salami

I like it. I was iffy on the Countryman but when I need 2 car seats and strollers I might consider an S model with this kit. Hopefully they have the output closer to 200hp to lug its extra weight by then.
BilboBaggins

Hate to be the negative voice here, but that front end does nothing for me. Sorry.

And whats with lowering the ground clearance of an SUV. Makes no sense to me.

Just my $0.02
GaryD

I have to agree with Bilbo. The more I see of the Countryman the less and less it grows on me… and, for me, the kit doesn’t help it one bit.
Pingback: AutoProva.com » Blog Archive » Mini Countryman: prime foto del kit aerodinamico
Pingback: MINI Countryman con kit aerodinÃ¡mico: todo vale | TengoMotor.com
Pingback: CARS 4 A GRAND – Mini Countryman Aero Kit leaks out – HOUSTON | Cars For A Grand Houston
Pingback: Mini Countryman Aero Kit leaks out | Daily Autos Blog
Pingback: Mini Countryman Aero Kit leaks out | cars burner
Pingback: Mini Countryman Aero Kit leaks out | hotcarnews.net
Pingback: Mini Countryman Aero Kit leaks out | The Auto Blog .ru
Pingback: Category BMW | Mini Countryman Aero Kit leaks out
Pingback: Mini Countryman aerodynamic kit leaked onto the web | Rpmgo.com
Pingback: Mini Countryman Aero Kit leaks out | Auto Transport Blog
Pingback: AryanRepublic Auto News

← Hyundai Challenges MINI (While Taking Itself Very Seriously) MINI Releases Track Layout for Porsche Challenge →

Sort by MINI model

Recent BimmerFile Stories

Recent ScooterFile Stories

MINI Model Cheat Sheet

1st Gen MINI
R50: One & MC Hatch
R52: All 1st Gen MINI Convt.
R53: MCS Hatch
2nd Gen MINI
R55: Clubman
R56: Hatch
R57: Convertible
R58: Coupe
R59: Roadster
R60: MINI Crossover
R61: MINI Crossover Coupe
3rd Gen MINI
F54: Clubman
F55: Five Door Hatch
F56: Hatch
F57: Convertible
F60: MINI Crossover
F58: Traveller

Advertise with MotoringFile

If you or your company are interested in advertising on the most influential MINI website in the world, please visit our Advertising section. If you have further questions about becoming a sponsor or would like to see our rate sheet please feel free to contact us directly.