Mini is experiencing a transition stage. The electrification of the automotive sector has compromised it a little more than what those responsible for it had initially anticipated. The reason is very simple: the technology is not yet as mature as it should be. implementing it in such small vehicles is complicated. Especially when it comes to "putting" the batteries on such a "fair" platform. But that will change with the new Mini Countryman.
The last news we had of the current Mini Countryman was a long time ago. To be exact, when the English firm announced that the next generation would not be manufactured by the Dutch Nedcar. A little later he saw the light special version Untamed Edition and finally we tried it last October. Well, taking into account that the new generation is already under development, we can already tell you some of its secrets. Watch out for all of this...
The third generation of the Mini Countryman will be based on the BMW X1 on the BMW Group's FAAR platform.
The first thing you have to know is that the third iteration Mini Countryman will adopt a new base. This is the FAAR that the BMW Group has developed based on the original UKL. In case you didn't know, it is the same one that the current generation of the BMX X1 already uses. Therefore, it is a fact that both will share all or a large part of the range of mechanics that are part of the X1. Electric version included in the lot…
Yes because The new Mini Countryman will have an electric version with at least 300 HP of power and about 450 kilometers of autonomy. Regarding the offer of "traditional" mechanics, the range will maintain the 1.5 and 2.0-liter turbo gasoline blocks of displacement and Mild Hybrid light hybridization. The engine will not be missing either diesel 2.0 of the current generation and even a interesting, and intermediate, plug-in hybrid version.
Another of the data that has seen the light refers to the exterior size of the new Countryman. Everything indicates that its length will grow to be around 4,4 meters. Thanks to this growth the range of the brand welcomes a new member, the Aceman which we have already told you about. Finally, we must indicate that the production of the new SUV from the Oxford house will take place in the center that BMW has in Leipzig.
With everything, The arrival in the world of the new Countryman is scheduled for this year 2023. And it will do so with a basic and essential premise: to stand up to rivals like the Audi Q3 or the Mercedes-Benz GLA. Also, shortly after The Chinese-made and one hundred percent electric Aceman will be released to reinforce its offensive. So we will have to be attentive to the footsteps of the English house so as not to miss a detail...
Source - Coach
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 170 - 313 hp
- Consumer goods 1,7 - 7,8l/100km
- Assessment 4,5