Prodrive is reportedly working on a high-performance version of Mini’s new Countryman crossover. The engineering firm, which also created Mini’s World Rally Championship cars, recently told Autocar that the arrival of road-going Prodrive cars is very likely. “Mini obviously has the Cooper and John Cooper Works brands and it will want to work out ways [...]
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Mini has been expanding its lineup, most recently with the additional of the Countryman crossover. At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mini will be showing off a new vehicle that could also make its way into the product pipeline. Dubbed a “Sports Activity Coupe,” the Mini Paceman Concept is essentially a two-door [...]
Mini will soon bring its Countryman crossover to the world of rally racing. The company’s new World Rally Championship racer, developed in partnership with Prodrive, has been spotted tackling some gravel stages in Portugal recently. While this is exciting news for anyone interesting in rally racing, it makes us wonder whether we’ll see a sporty [...]
With the all-new 2011 Mini Countryman heading to showrooms, the advertising blitz for the brand’s first crossover is about to begin. The first commercial depicts the playfulness of this new model, as it traverses city streets and the Italian countryside with a little CG help. Below you can see the new commercial for yourself and [...]
MINI’s first foray into the crossover vehicle segment, the 2011 Countryman, is going to finally make its debut to the public this week. Ahead of its launch at the Geneva Motor Show, an all-new promotional video for the MINI Countryman has been released and may provide insights into the upcoming advertising campaign that is likely [...]
Among the releases of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show was MINI’s first foray into the compact crossover segment. The 2011 Mini Countryman will go on sale in early 2011 with two engine choices including a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing 120 horsepower and 118 lb-ft. of torque. BMW claims that acceleration from 0-62 mph will require [...]
