Mini
Countryman is now wearing the John Cooper Works emblem, which means it will
definitely be fun to drive.
Mini is using the known turbocharged 2.0-litre
petrol engine from the hatchback JCW, complete with 228 Hp and 350 Nm of peak torque between 1,450 and 4,500 rpm.
The
Mini Countryman JCW is capable of getting to 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds,
whether it’s equipped with the standard six-speed manual or the eight-speed
automatic transmission.
The chassis is upgraded with sports suspension,
Brembo brakes and 18-inch alloys as standard. Mini says that the ALL4 all-wheel
drive system can drive torque to the rear axle only when necessary, with the
system’s ECU linked directly to the vehicle’s stability control for a fast and
precise response at all times.
The cabin is upgraded with sporty JCW seats along
with a new steering wheel, gear lever and a roof liner finished in anthracite
for a “racing car feel”. Customers can also opt for Mini’s 8.8-inch Navigation
XL infotainment system which now comes with a touch-screen display.
The new Mini John Cooper Works Countryman is
available now in the UK, with prices starting from £ 30,675 for the manual and
£ 32,275 for the automatic version.
