MINI has detailed the changes to its 2020 lineup in the United States. The big
news this year is the launch of the updated John Cooper Works Countryman and
Clubman. Both models are equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine that now produces 301 hp and 450 Nm of
torque. The engine is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which
sends power to a standard all-wheel drive system.
This setup enables
the Clubman to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the
Countryman can accomplish the same task in 5.1 seconds. Both have a limited top
speed of 250 km/h. Unfortunately, the extra power comes at a price as
the 2020 JCW Clubman starts at US$ 39,400 which is a US$ 3,500 increase from last
year’s model. The JCW Countryman begins at US$ 41,400 which is a jump of US$ 3,600.
Speaking of the
Clubman, the model receives a minor facelift that includes a new grille and
restyled headlights. Other changes include new LED fog lights and Union Jack
taillights. The Clubman also gains two new exterior colors – Coral Red Metallic
and MINI Yours Enigmatic Black Metallic – and a newly available Malt Brown
leather interior. The base Clubman has been dropped for 2020, so the
entry-level variant is now the Cooper S Clubman which starts at US$ 30,900. That’s US$ 2,000 more than last year’s model and US$ 6,000 more than the 2019 Cooper
Clubman.
The Hardtop 2 Door,
Hardtop 4 Door and Convertible all largely carryover. Besides some minor
equipment changes, there’s a new two-tone cloth / leatherette upholstery
option. The 2 Door starts at US$ 23,400 which is an increase of US$ 1,500. The 4 Door
and Convertible also climb US$ 1,500 to US$ 24,400 and US$ 28,400.
The Countryman
receives newly standard LED head- and fog lights on Cooper S and above
variants. The Cooper S ALL4 also gains additional equipment including automatic
climate control, heated front seats, comfort access and an eight-speed
automatic transmission. The model costs an additional US$ 2,500 but MINI says the
extra gear is actually worth US$ 4,750. Speaking of prices, the 2020 Countryman
now starts at US$ 28,400. That’s a US$ 1,500 increase over last year’s model.
Last but not least,
the Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 gains an improved battery with a larger capacity
of 9.6 kWh. This increases the electric-only range by approximately 26 km and should also increase its tax credit from US$ 4,001 to US$ 4,835. Sadly,
the extra credit is whipped out by the increased base price of US$ 37,900. While
prices have increased across the MINI lineup, all 2020 models now come standard
with Active Driving Assistant. There are also new mirror caps which are more
aerodynamic than their predecessors.
