The New mini Countryman is the fourth edition of the mini range, it is the first generation of mini to have 4 wheel drive as an option as well as having four fully functional passenger doors for improved access.
Mini describes the countryman as a cross-over due to the ‘All 4’ four wheel drive system being an option and not a standard feature. The ‘All 4’ system is designed to work as a 4x4 but does not work in the same way as the systems incorporated into its rival models. The mini’s system spreads the power ratio 50% to the front and 50% to the back for everyday driving with a transfer of 100% power to the rear if needed.
Mini have put a range of power plants into the countryman ranging from the entry level Mini One D with 89Bhp through to the Cooper S countryman with 181Bhp. All models will be coupled with a 6 speed gearbox as standard but petrol models will have the additional option of a 6 speed automatic with BMW’s steptronic system.