The facelifted MINI Countryman has opened
up the interior for the first time since testing started last year. Compared to
the outgoing iteration, the facelifted compact crossover brings a new digital
instrument cluster, updated infotainment system and BMW-sourced gear selector.
Changes are also expected to include
revised trim, whereas everything else seems to carry over, including the
steering wheel, HVAC control, shape of the air vents, buttons, knobs, storage
spaces, cup holders and so on.
Aside from revealing the cabin, the 2021
Countryman has also given us a peek at its redesigned rear end. Due to the
strong winds, our spy photographers managed to capture it undisguised,
revealing the Union Jack pattern of the new taillights. The bumper is also new
and sports a more prominent diffuser element. The front end remains covered up,
but it should get an updated grille with honeycomb inserts in the Cooper S, as
well as a new bumper and different headlights.
The refreshed Countryman is understood to
retain the entire engine lineup of its predecessor, though with probable minor
revisions that will make it more economical. This means you will still be able
to purchase the usual petrol and diesel units, with 103 PS in
the entry-level model and up to 306 PS in the John Cooper
Works.
The range-topping JCW model goes from rest
to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and maxes out at 250 km/h. The
plug-in hybrid Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 should soldier on as well, with 224
PS. MINI could host the world premiere of the Countryman as
early as next month at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, and launch it before summer.
