Officially Official! Mini unveils the Countryman!

Seminole · 01-20-2010, 12:30 PM

Late yesterday a few pictures of the new Mini CUV the Countryman were leaked. Today, Mini opened the gates and released a lot more pictures.

I must say, I'm really digging it. I think the regular Countryman model's color scheme and wheels look better than the S's. I'm probably going to get an SUV/CUV for my next car, and this could be a possibility assuming the price isn't astronomic, which I'm afraid it probably will be. I'm also curios to see how much ground clearance it has.

Countryman S:

Countryman:

Interior:

Kit523 · 01-20-2010, 01:00 PM

i am not feeling it at all.....looks weird to me=(
i would rather get a Q5 or RDX over this

gonzo · 01-20-2010, 01:34 PM

^ Those really don't fall in this cars target markey IMO.

Is it a true all time AWD or 4X4 on/off?

I like it but like MINI in general.

My guess; modestly equipped 6 speed S model...31K. Gauging from my modest 08' S, 6 speed cost 27K.

Kylekuu · 01-20-2010, 01:38 PM

i like it, but not the wheels

gonzo · 01-20-2010, 01:54 PM

I would like to see a JCW version. Even if they don't bring it I will consider the S. Lower it down since I would never off it. Now my near dream has come true. Non FWD in a MINI.

Seminole · 01-20-2010, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

^ Those really don't fall in this cars target markey IMO.

Is it a true all time AWD or 4X4 on/off?

I like it but like MINI in general.

My guess; modestly equipped 6 speed S model...31K. Gauging from my modest 08' S, 6 speed cost 27K.

Full time AWD, with up to 100% of the torque going to the rear wheels!

Scorpion · 01-20-2010, 02:55 PM

Look at the ladies face in the second set up pics, even shes not enjoying it lol.

Raja Ventureshield · 01-20-2010, 03:48 PM

interesting. just looks like a mini on steriod gone WRONG. lol

stickypaws · 01-20-2010, 05:07 PM

It's cute. I'd like to see a family of Smurfs in it.

gonzo · 01-20-2010, 05:57 PM

^ Hey. I am 6'2". I am no Smurf.

Mark · 01-20-2010, 06:05 PM

Hey I putup a truck load of photos here ==> http://www.miniforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=670

Feyd · 01-20-2010, 09:18 PM

I wish they'd do something about the interior on these things...... I've walked away from purchasing a mini at least twice because of the interiors. I would have a difficult time taking myself seriously while sitting in that fruitastic interior. I understand that's most likely what they are going for, but I just can't get into it at all. I wish there was a box you could check while building one that says "less whimsical interior". I'd even be willing to pay more!

Overall, its not bad (on the outside of course).

I'd like to see one in a solid color with some decent wheels on it before I make my official vote.

TK-421 · 01-21-2010, 09:44 AM

i like the interior lighting

ptack · 01-22-2010, 06:40 AM

I like the interior, but if it weren't for the typical Mini paint cues this thing could be a cheap crossover from anyone - GM, Kia, etc.

DBFIU · 01-22-2010, 03:22 PM

Drop a big block in it.

Garduna · 01-22-2010, 04:15 PM

Countryman S looks overall good. the front looks like it's frowning haha. I'm sure it'll make good money.

The regular countryman looks like crap >_>

01-20-2010, 12:30 PM	#1
Seminole Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W Posts: 1,995 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [3.50]	Officially Official! Mini unveils the Countryman! Late yesterday a few pictures of the new Mini CUV the Countryman were leaked. Today, Mini opened the gates and released a lot more pictures. I must say, I'm really digging it. I think the regular Countryman model's color scheme and wheels look better than the S's. I'm probably going to get an SUV/CUV for my next car, and this could be a possibility assuming the price isn't astronomic, which I'm afraid it probably will be. I'm also curios to see how much ground clearance it has. Countryman S: Countryman: Interior: __________________
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01-20-2010, 06:05 PM	#11
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01-21-2010, 09:44 AM	#13
TK-421 Registered Sex Offender Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,724 iTrader: (0)	i like the interior lighting __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.

01-22-2010, 06:40 AM	#14
ptack Brigadier General Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 4,093 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [3.00]	I like the interior, but if it weren't for the typical Mini paint cues this thing could be a cheap crossover from anyone - GM, Kia, etc. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Forgestar F14s, PPK Stage II

01-22-2010, 03:22 PM	#15
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01-20-2010, 01:00 PM	#2
Kit523 Major General Drives: 2009 AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: B.C. Vancouver Posts: 6,793 iTrader: (25)	i am not feeling it at all.....looks weird to me=( i would rather get a Q5 or RDX over this

01-20-2010, 01:34 PM	#3
gonzo Brigadier General Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas Posts: 4,769 iTrader: (0)	^ Those really don't fall in this cars target markey IMO. Is it a true all time AWD or 4X4 on/off? I like it but like MINI in general. My guess; modestly equipped 6 speed S model...31K. Gauging from my modest 08' S, 6 speed cost 27K.

01-20-2010, 01:38 PM	#4
Kylekuu Captain Drives: 08 328xi, 84 318i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 679 iTrader: (0)	i like it, but not the wheels

01-20-2010, 01:54 PM	#5
gonzo Brigadier General Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas Posts: 4,769 iTrader: (0)	I would like to see a JCW version. Even if they don't bring it I will consider the S. Lower it down since I would never off it. Now my near dream has come true. Non FWD in a MINI.

01-20-2010, 02:55 PM	#7
Scorpion Major Drives: Nothing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,215 iTrader: (0)	Look at the ladies face in the second set up pics, even shes not enjoying it lol.

01-20-2010, 03:48 PM	#8
Raja Ventureshield Brigadier General Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,589 iTrader: (6)	interesting. just looks like a mini on steriod gone WRONG. lol

01-20-2010, 05:07 PM	#9
stickypaws Dictator Drives: people crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where you want to be Posts: 1,817 iTrader: (0)	It's cute. I'd like to see a family of Smurfs in it.

01-20-2010, 05:57 PM	#10
gonzo Brigadier General Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas Posts: 4,769 iTrader: (0)	^ Hey. I am 6'2". I am no Smurf.

01-20-2010, 09:18 PM	#12
Feyd Major Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,239 iTrader: (2)	I wish they'd do something about the interior on these things...... I've walked away from purchasing a mini at least twice because of the interiors. I would have a difficult time taking myself seriously while sitting in that fruitastic interior. I understand that's most likely what they are going for, but I just can't get into it at all. I wish there was a box you could check while building one that says "less whimsical interior". I'd even be willing to pay more! Overall, its not bad (on the outside of course). I'd like to see one in a solid color with some decent wheels on it before I make my official vote.

01-22-2010, 04:15 PM	#16
Garduna Brigadier General Drives: 128i Sedona Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,910 iTrader: (3)	Countryman S looks overall good. the front looks like it's frowning haha. I'm sure it'll make good money. The regular countryman looks like crap >_>

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