UK auto magazine Autocar is reporting that MINI is very seriously considering several variants on the MINI Countryman. Old news to MotoringFile readers but there are a few interesting tidbits. Most notably that an upcoming Moke (aka Beachcomber) variant would include a pair of rear-hinged “suicide” doors similar to the Honda Element. While the Moke would likely follow the Beachcomber’s higher stance and off road persona, real that back in for a road car and what have you got? Autocar seems to believe you’ve got the next Clubman. continued →
If you think commuting is tough enough in the wet, try racing wheel to wheel with rear fogs blaring and the water flying. That was the scene at the final round of the German MINI Challenge in Salzburgring. (more videos after the break) continued →
The roads west of Austin Texas were my personal rally stages last week as I test drove each of the three Countryman models back to back to back. It was a perfect combination of weather, roads and the right cars that so rarely happens with busy schedules. But beyond the joy of just driving, the time allowed me to dig deeper into each of the Countryman models and get past the initial “getting to know you” phase we had with our first drives of the Countryman. What it allowed me to do is truly evaluate each model compared to the next without any assumptions or preconceived notions.
If you’re looking for a more straight-foward review of the Countryman head over to our first drives of each model (MCS All4, MCS, MC). But if you’re ready to move beyond the typical first drive review and hear our objective thoughts on the entire Countryman range from an enthusiasts point of view, read on. continued →
Autosport.com is reporting that current Intercontinental Rally Challenge Champion Kris Meeke had some very kind things to say about driving the MINI Countryman WRC with the Prodrive team. Turns out it’s not just that he’s glad to be a part of the team in general, but he’s actually been involved in testing the MINI Countryman WRC car with Prodrive in Portugal. continued →
Ready to pull the trigger on a MINI Countryman, but waiting on MINI Connected availability? Well wait no longer. We’ve received word that MINI Connected will begin with November production of the Countryman. Likewise, the R56, R55 and R57 cars from Oxford will have MINI Connected available with December production. Are you going to wait for MINI Connected?
And if you’re wondering, our MINI Connected review is coming very soon.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Countryman pricing is here. yes it’s the official ordering guide with packages, wheels and every available option you could ever imagine. And one random detail to get you started: no rear fog light on the Countryman. Want more? Dig in.
We’ve just received word on official pricing for the full Countryman range. All prices include destination.
MINI Cooper Countryman: $22,350
MINI Cooper S Countryman: $25,950
MINI Cooper S Countryman All4: $27,650
As we’ve said before, this is very aggressive pricing for what will likely be the Countryman’s core market: the USA. At a base price around $500 over the price of the MINI Clubman and Clubman S, and All4 as a $1,700 option, we expect to see a swarm of these on american streets in the very near future.
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Sections: R55 (Clubman), R60 (Countryman), R?? Beachcomber Concept, Rumor Oct 18th, 2010 30 Comments 
