The second generation of the MINI Countryman is
up next for a mid-cycle update and which should be revealed either in Geneva
this March or in Paris later in September. Spied testing near the Arctic
Circle, the prototype pictured here continues to hide its front and rear ends
under camouflage, but already know what to expect. Changes include revised
lighting graphics with the ‘Union Jack’ pattern at the rear, updated grille
with honeycomb insert in the Cooper S variant and redesigned bumpers.
A revised color palette and new alloy
wheel offerings will round things up on the outside, whereas in the cabin,
expect some subtle adjustments. The 2021 Countryman should feature a new
infotainment system with a larger display and improved tech gear. Customers
will likely get to choose between revised upholstery and new color trims, which
should further highlight the revamped nature of the car.
The engine lineup should carry over
largely unchanged from the outgoing models. The petrol and
diesel range has outputs that vary between 103 PS in the
1.5-liter three-cylinder and 306 PS in the 2.0-liter
turbo-four found in the John Cooper Works (JCW) variant. The latter does the
0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and maxes out at 250 km/h.
The Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is believed
to be part of the lineup with identical mechanicals, meaning a total output of
224 PS and 385 Nm of torque. Nought to 100 km/h takes 6.8 seconds in the plug-in hybrid model, which has an electric
range of almost 60 km.
