Details of theMINIJCW Countrymanhas been revealed and features the ALL4 all-wheel drive system and a newly developed turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making it the most powerful model in the MINI JCW range.

MINI JCW Countryman takes power to the road

Engine Capability

The MINI JCW Countryman is fitted with a four-cylinder 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine that is capable of 160kW at 6000rpm with a maximum torque figure of 280Nm at between 1900 and 5000rpm (300Nm with overboost). A 6-speed manual gearbox is fitted as standard while a 6-speed automatic with Steptronic function and steering wheel shift paddles are available as an option. 0-100km/h is achieved in 7 seconds and its top speed is rated at 225km/h for the manual and 223km/h for the automatic.

The manual version displays a fuel consumption figure of 7.4-litres/100km and 7.9-litres/100km for the automatic. CO2 emissions are rated at 172g/km and 184g/km respectively.

Exterior and Interior Styling

The MINI JCW Countryman draws its design inspiration from the time-honoured MINI template with styling cues such as the characteristic radiator grille contours, large headlights set into the bonnet, voluminous wheel arches and vertical rear light clusters. Seven exterior paint finishes are available with red, white and black on offer for the contrasting roof. Sport Stripes are also available in the same colours. The MINI JCW Countryman rides on 18-inch light-alloy wheels.

The interior features a special John Cooper Works cockpit design with sports seats and a sports steering wheel. The seats are adorned in Diagonal Track John Cooper Works Carbon Black cloth trim with red contrast stitching. Exclusive Lounge Leather trim in Carbon Black Championship Red is also available. The trim strips, door panels and centre console come in Piano Black as standard. The rear compartment can be ordered as a three-seater bench or two individual seats and boot capacity is rated at between 350-1170-litres.

Optional Extras

Optional extras for the MINI JCW Countryman include Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Comfort Access, Automatic Climate Control, Park Distance Control, Multi-function buttons for the steering wheel, electric tilting/sliding sunroof, rain sensors and automatic dimming rear-view and exterior mirrors. Apart from the standard MINI Boost CD, customers can also opt for the Harman Kardon hi-fi loudspeaker system, radio MINI Visual Boost and the MINI navigation system. A voice control system, DAB tuner and a hands-free system is also available.

The MINI JCW Countryman will go on sale in South Africa in the first quarter of 2013. However, customers may start ordering from November 2012.