First Thoughts On The New 4×4 Mini
”This is a first look at the new mini ‘countrman’ which is in essence a mini with 4 wheel drive. The pictures have been released ahead of it’s UK release in September.
I’m a little perplexed as to why it even exists, it seems that BMW are trying too improve on something that cannot be improved upon. The original mini was fantastic of course, then BMW released the brilliant updated version back in 2006 and it really kicked up a storm because it was well designed, in keeping with the feel of the original, and was well engineered, so why release what is essentially a slightly bigger mini?
BMW have made some adjustments of course, it is the first mini to have 4 doors, and of course 4 wheel drive, which by the way doesn’t come as standard, the engine specs are pretty much the same as the 2006 version. You can however trump up the cash for extras like these:
- Lowered sports suspension
- 19 inch alloys
- A top end 181bhp 1.6L sports engine which is taken from the cooper S
In all the ‘countrman’ would be good if your a mini fanatic but have kids, it does have plenty of room as opposed to a standard mini. Price wise it is set to start around £17,000 ($27,000) and that will shoot up quicker than a heroin addict once you start adding on the customisable options.
On first impressions I give it a score of 6/10”
What do you think, are BMW trying too hard or do you like the new countryman?
