Our friend Donald over at Autospies “cornered” the MINI Product manager Vincent Kung and managed to get a video review of the new MINI Countryman.
Back in Geneva, MINI has entered a new era. According to MINI, the Countryman is “a new dimension” and “genuine crossover [that] bridges the gap between the classic concept of the Mini and a modern Sports Activity Vehicle.”
This is the first MINI with four doors and a large tailgate as well as a variable interior offering space for up to four occupants. At the same time the MINI Countryman is the brand’s first model measuring more than four meters (157 inches) in length and available as an option with ALL4 all-wheel drive.
In its design and driving behavior, the new MINI Countryman is clearly recognizable at first sight as a genuine MINI. Right from the start, the car stands out through its unique look – it is powerful, robust and versatile in all its features and appearance. Various design elements and proportions typical of the brand also stand out from the very beginning, enabling the fourth model in the MINI range to bridge the gap between the classic concept of the MINI and a modern Sports Activity Vehicle.
One of the standard features of the MINI Countryman is the innovative Center Rail storage and fastening system.More on this from Vince Kung itself.
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MINI+Countryman[Source: Autospies | Photo by Shawn Molnar ]
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Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/05/16/video ... ountryman/