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  • 2011 MINI Countryman combines versatility, comfort and exclusiveness

    2011 MINI Countryman takes the driving pleasure into a new dimension. This is the first MINI with four doors and big tailgate while the a versatile interior offers space for up to five people. The body length is more than 4 metres so there is plenty of inside space. Furthermore, the seating position is raised and the ride comfort is optimised.

    There are three petrol and two diesel engines in the range. The puniest petrol variant is in MINI One Countryman developing 98hp. The next is MINI Cooper Countryman with 122 hp and the top-of-range 184 hp MINI Cooper S Countryman, whose 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine is the most efficient unit in its displacement class. (more…)

  • MINI comes with special offers for the UK this August

    MINI UK will put on sale the new family model this August. The vehicle is refreshened both – inside and outside. The range will include two new diesel power units, which achieve CO2 emissions of 99 grams/km and the first MINI Convertible powered by a diesel engine will also make their debuts at the same time.

    Like the Countryman all new changes of the car will be available in MINI showrooms during September 2010.  (more…)

  • MINI at the biggest charity event in support of HIV AIDS – Life Ball in Vienna

    This is the tenth involvement on the part of MINI in Europe’s biggest charity event in support of HIV/AIDS – Life Ball in Vienna. The 18th event takes place in capitol of Austria on 17th July 2010 will once again be a hot spot for the international celebrity set.

    Since 2001, one of the chief protagonists at the Life Ball has been a MINI created by a fashion designer. This year for the first time, three different MINI models will be decorated by a trio of world-renowned names from the world of fashion.

    The first one is Calvin Klein Collection’s award-winning Women’s Creative Director Francisco Costa, who will be designing the MINI Countryman, the brand’s new crossover model. (more…)

  • Coutryman is added to the MINI range

    This is the fourth variant in the model family of MINI. The Countryman crossover filled the gap between the classic MINI concept and contemporary SAV. The vehicle features four door and wide-opening tailgate, so it offers more space. The most important innovation is the optional MINI ALL4 AWD system. The MINI Countryman offers exceptional design, quality, handling, efficiency and awesome performance. Furthermore, the vehicle can be individualized to your specific taste. (more…)

  • MINI packs the new Countryman with smart Getaway pack

    The sunny days are here and MINI, the renowned British cars brand has started to tempt its customers with exclusive offers, packing the newly premiered MINI Countryman with clever MINI Getaway Package. (more…)

  • Nowack Motors boosts the MINI Cooper S and JCW

    Nowack Motors, the German-based aftermarket expert specialized in BMW cars has announced a power enhancement program for the swift urban ride MINI Cooper S and Cooper S JCW. (more…)

  • BMW X3 and MINI have the best reliability in their classes

    BMW and MINI once again performed excellent in the ADAC breakdown statistics.

    The most reliable small car in Europe is MINI, which took a top spot in its class. In the same time, BMW X3 and X5 got the first and second places in the off-roader class. The two SAVs had only minor breakdowns during the explotation. BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and 5er also earned excellent marks for an extremely low breakdown rate. The latest ADAC breakdown statistics include all models achieving more than 10 000 registrations in Germany in 2009. (more…)

  • MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 comes to US

    MINI has announced that the last year’s introduced hand-built MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 Edition will be available in the US dealership network from the late spring. (more…)

  • MINI to showcase its all-new Counrtyman at Auto China 2010

    At the upcoming Auto China 2010 in Beijing, MINI will premiere to the general public in Asia its fourth model, the MINI Countryman. (more…)

  • MINI Countryman’s price details revealed

    MINI releases the price table for its first crossover, the MINI Countryman. As we are getting more and more impatient to see its world debut at Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, MINI is presenting the available model variations for the new Countryman compact crossover. (more…)

  • MINI Cooper S R56 ECU remap by Superchips UK

    The UK performance auto electronics specialist Superchips has released an ECU upgrade for the renowned compact MINI Cooper S R56. Unwrapped in model year 2007, the Cooper S R56 model packs a 1.6-litre, twin scroll turbocharged, direct injection power unit managed by MED17 engine system. (more…)

  • 2010 MINI – new engines and more custom features

    For model year 2010, MINI is expanding its range of petrol engines by offering more power and torque while reducing both emissions and fuel consumption. (more…)