MINI Countryman at the London Docklands

MINI had the new Countryman up at the London Docklands and we were able to get some great pictures of the car in the flesh.

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Just remember, the MINI Countryman arrives in September and Stephen James MINI is the place to kick start you "GETAWAY" MINI Countryman Adventure.

Posted on 18 June 2010 | 11:13 am — Read this on Blogger

The New MINI Countryman Video

The MINI Countryman is coming soon and we think its about time to start sharing some sneak peaks of this great car. Without further ado let me present to you the MINI Countryman First Exclusive Video.

Posted on 27 May 2010 | 2:56 pm — Read this on Blogger

MINI One Convertible

Since its launch in 2009 the enduring appeal of the MINI Convertible has been proven by strong demand. So far it has only been possible to buy a Cooper, Cooper S or John Cooper Works Convertible, so the introduction of a One Convertible provides a much lower entry point for keen fresh air fans.

Open-air driving pleasure in that unique MINI style is now more economical, with the new MINI One Convertible entering the market powered by the latest generation of MINI’s four-cylinder petrol engine. Displacing 1.6 litres and delivering maximum output of 72 kW/98 hp, this power unit again offers all the agility so typical of MINI, combined with average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 49.6 mpg (5.7 litres/100 kilometres) and a CO2 rating of 133 grams per kilometre, with a 0-62mph in 11.3 seconds, going on to a top speed of 112mph. As a further highlight, the MINI One Convertible comes as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox and is available as an option with six-speed automatic transmission.

The open top four-seater features a fabric roof that opens and closes electro-hydraulically at the touch of a button up to 20 mph. Designed as a Convertible from the outset, MINI Convertible offers a torsionally stiff body that allows it to capitalise on cutting edge chassis technology to release that special MINI go-kart feeling. Naturally the MINI One Convertible has a high standard equipment list including air conditioning and is equipped with all the sophisticated active safety features of the Cooper and S including EPS electromechanical steering, DSC stability control, four airbags and the rear rollover bar behind the rear seats that pops up automatically in the event of a rollover incident.

MINI One Convertible can, like all MINIs, be specified with a wide range of options to personalise it to an owner's taste. These include a wide range of exterior paint colours, interior design choices, hood colours and the 'Openometer'. This MINI Convertible-specific option records the amount of time spent with the roof down. It is, after all, the principal purpose of owning a soft-top MINI.

The on-the-road price for MINI One Convertible is £14,995 and it is now available.

Posted on 30 March 2010 | 11:51 am — Read this on Blogger

The New MINI Countryman

In September this year MINI will launch its latest, largest model - the first to offer MINI’s own breed of four wheel drive to the UK market. The MINI Countryman (formerly the Crossover Concept) will join the prestigious MINI family to become its fourth, very welcome member.

This exciting new model has the familiar MINI appearance, with a typical ‘wheel at each corner’, stance and short overhangs, albeit distinctly different to any that have gone before! It is 398 mm longer than a MINI Hatch, 316 mm wider and 170 mm higher, offering a staggering 1,170 litres total luggage capacity. This increased capacity and size means that MINI owners who love the brand will no longer need to move to another make when they need more space in their car.

MINI Countryman will make its World Debut at the Geneva Show in March and will go on sale in the UK in September 2010, with prices starting at a very affordable £18,000.

Posted on 17 February 2010 | 12:24 pm — Read this on Blogger