Within the inside, the strong MINI adventurer gives much more area, consolation and security – Even off the crushed monitor due to all-wheel drive. The brand new MINI Expertise Modes and expanded driving assistant techniques together with the voice-controlled MINI Clever Private Assistant make excursions within the new MINI Countryman much more snug and entertaining. The all-electric drivetrain contributes to this too, additional enhancing the model’s hallmark driving enjoyable with two ranges of energy output. As the primary MINI made in Germany, the mannequin additionally breaks new floor when it comes to manufacturing.

The 4,433 mm lengthy, 1,843 mm extensive and 1,656 mm excessive MINI Countryman is each a classy all-rounder and a spacious on a regular basis companion. Because of the wheelbase, which has been elevated to 2,692 mm, consolation has been additional elevated. The all-electric MINI Countryman is accessible in two efficiency ranges: As a

In its electrified third era, the biggest mannequin within the new MINI household, continues the model’s journey into an period of regionally emission-free electrical mobility. The compact crossover mannequin has been on target for achievement ever since its market launch in 2010, with 5 doorways and – new for MINI on the time – greater than 4 metres in size. No surprise: in any case, the optionally available all-wheel drive of this powerfully motorised adventurer ensures protected and unbridled driving enjoyable – even off the crushed monitor.

“With the all-electric MINI Countryman, the biggest mannequin within the new MINI automobile household takes the model into an period of regionally emission-free electrical mobility. The primary MINI to be manufactured in Germany additionally gives the best potential degree of environmental compatibility in manufacturing. Its versatility and highly effective electrical drive make it the proper companion within the metropolis in addition to for adventures past,” says

Stefanie Wurst, Head of MINI.

The brand new MINI design language: Charismatic Simplicity.

“The brand new MINI Countryman is our automobile for the entire household. In its newest era, it has not solely grown in top, size and inside — it has additionally noticeably improved in character, look and expertise. It’s now much more current, extra spacious and extra steady. His presence on the entrance is mirrored within the upright proportions and vertical orientation of the design language. Its strong and steady character can be instantly recognizable by the extra distinctive radiator grille, distinctive headlights and its very sculptural bonnet,” says Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design.

The outside design: expressive minimalism with character.

With its upright and minimalist silhouette, the brand new MINI Countryman embodies the adventurous aptitude, versatility and reliability of a compact crossover automobile. The automotive’s expressive off-road character is outlined by typical MINI proportions, guaranteeing the brand new MINI Countryman has excessive recognition worth. Brief overhangs, a brief bonnet and the contrasting lengthy wheelbase with giant wheels mix traditional MINI design options with an athletically grown physique.

As well as, the brand new design of the MINI Countryman embraces improved aerodynamics with a purpose to obtain environmentally pleasant consumption figures primarily based on this facet of the automobile as nicely. The result’s a formidable cd worth of 0.26 for the all-electric MINI Countryman – in comparison with 0.31 within the predecessor mannequin. As such, the next-generation MINI crossover mannequin achieves a brand new optimum as compared with its opponents, embracing intelligent automobile design with a minimal footprint.

Discount to the necessities leads to hallmark MINI design options such because the visible three-part division in automobile physique, a circumferential window space and a contrasting roof having a fair larger influence, permitting the brand new design language to develop a robust presence.

MINI LED headlights with Signature Modes: placing radiance due to particular person gentle modes.

The entrance finish of the all-electric MINI Countryman is outlined by the expressive contour of the brand new octagonal entrance grille. A very small radar sensor is built-in flush into its floor to help the elevated performance of the motive force assistant techniques.
 

Within the new mannequin era, the MINI Countryman is the primary automobile with Stage 2 help techniques that allow semi-automated driving. Sure design particulars within the automobile entrance fluctuate relying on the chosen trim degree. For instance, the Favoured Trim locations the highlight on the brand new Vibrant Silver accent color for exterior particulars.

The daytime operating gentle components of theLED lights help this placing look with recent radiance on account of distinctive gentle signatures. Optionally, the daytime operating gentle components might be switched to create three gentle signatures within the entrance and rear LED lights, thereby reinforcing the distinctive character of every automobile. As well as, all gentle modes begin and finish with a specifically orchestrated welcome and goodbye animation. This interplay with the automobile will increase the anticipation of the MINI even earlier than you set off.

Purist design for a robust presence and elevated dynamic efficiency.

Considered from the facet, the brand new MINI Countryman has a minimalist look with a robust presence. The circumferential Black Band is narrower than on the predecessor. The distinctive design of the C-pillar helps the roofline on the rear of the automobile whereas on the identical time making it seem shorter. This makes the whole automobile physique look extra upright, emphasising the character of the brand new MINI Countryman. Rims of as much as 20 inches in numerous designs add to the strong look. The main target is rather more on the physique shade producing a chic look.

Because of the brand new MINI aesthetic, the rear part has an particularly constant look with its clear surfaces and flush back lights. Right here, the vertical gentle cluster quotes the traditional MINI lights and frames the massive central part of the automobile’s rear. This emphasises the broader stance of the brand new MINI Countryman whereas on the identical time giving the physique a very high-quality and upright look. As with the entrance headlights, the back lights are additionally in a position to spotlight sure automobile traits by way of totally different modes. The pronounced shoulder part reinforces the highly effective look of the brand new MINI Countryman. The rear tapers off beneath the mannequin inscription, visually dividing the rear into two sections. The rear apron within the decrease space emphasises the strong stance of the automobile, whereas the beneficiant surfaces within the higher space make the automobile look lighter.

4 particular person trims and new roof colors.

With Vibrant Silver, a brand new shade expands the MINI Countryman’s vary of attribute contrasting roofs. As well as, the mannequin is accessible in 4 totally different trims. The Important Trim presents most readability and a lowered total look, highlighting sure purposeful components reminiscent of the emblem within the new color Vibrant Silver. The brand new vary of exterior paint finishes underlines the modernity of the brand new MINI adventurer, setting constructive accentuations with vivid tones reminiscent of Indigo Sundown Blue.

In the meantime the John Cooper Works (JCW) Trim lends most emphasis to the sporty aptitude of the MINI Countryman with a particular entrance and rear design. The entrance grille body and emblem in high-gloss black emphasise the automotive’s highly effective total impression along with the trim-specific bonnet stripes in crimson and black. A contrasting roof in Chili Pink – impressed by motor sports activities – together with the placing C-pillar in the identical color and a JCW emblem optionally emphasises to the hallmark MINI driving dynamics.

The inside: beneficiant, digital, immersive & heat.

The dashboard within the new MINI Countryman works fully with out a further show behind the steering wheel: all related content material is projected onto the optionally available head-up show. This discount to the necessities opens up the view to the entrance, shaping the spacious inside with cleverly designed, high-quality elements.

Like the brand new MINI Cooper, the spacious, curved dashboard in Basic, Favoured and JCW trim can be manufactured from textile surfaces for the primary time. The brand new, homely feel-good ambiance within the MINI Countryman

is outlined by heat, nice supplies. A specifically developed knitting course of is used to create the versatile, easy-care construction of the textile in two-colour design manufactured from recycled polyester. Your complete inside is split into an higher and decrease part alongside a horizontal line beneath the brand new spherical instrument. Above this, all design components such because the air vents and door handles are vertically aligned, emphasising the character of the automobile, additionally within the inside.

Clear shapes within the cockpit and the elevated area within the entrance seats give the inside a contemporary, ethereal really feel. The motive force and entrance passenger get pleasure from considerably enhanced consolation within the new MINI Countryman, with nearly three centimetres of extra width within the shoulder and elbow space. The shoulder width of the rear seats has additionally been elevated by 2.5 centimetres.

The optionally available panoramic glass roof makes the inside notably vivid and pleasant, with a entrance half which might be opened. The game seats can be found in a fundamental model and in a JCW model in addition to with an optionally available electrical seat adjustment with reminiscence perform. Optionally, the therapeutic massage perform can present extra rest. Between the entrance seats, the extensive, adjustable central armrest enhances the seating consolation.

The rear of the automobile gives most discount and area. The place of the rear row of seats might be adjusted in size by as much as 13 centimetres. This offers both extremely snug legroom at

the rear or extra quantity within the baggage compartment.
 

The backrest of the three rear seats can be individually adjustable in six positions by as much as 12 levels. Which means the seat both gives the choice to lean again or else helps an upright sitting posture. With the rear seat folded down, even cumbersome gadgets might be simply transported within the 460-litre to 1,450-litre baggage compartment. An extra flooring compartment offers handy area for the charging equipment of the all-electric MINI Countryman. The optionally out there trailer hitch gives a further plus in practicality. The trailer hitch might be electrically retracted and prolonged. The towing capability is as much as

1,200 kg.

MINI Interplay Unit: Excessive-resolution OLED show brings a quantum leap into the digital age.

The central OLED show units a brand new benchmark with its excessive decision and, for the primary time, its spherical form. The centre icon is the defining characteristic of the inside, extending the traditional spherical instrument of the predecessor mannequin with the addition of a totally new really feel and versatile features. As an instrument cluster, the MINI Interplay Unit is a centre of each expertise and luxury. Because of the MINI Working System 9, all automobile features might be operated intuitively through contact or voice. Within the redesigned cockpit, the show is moved nearer to each entrance seats and is especially simple to achieve. The diameter of the skinny contact show with a high-quality glass edge and a diameter of 240 mm is paying homage to the standard smartphone requirements in its working logic.

The graphic presentation of the content material is trendy and focuses on the necessities. The higher space comprises related vehicle-related info reminiscent of velocity and battery standing. When the velocity indicator is pressed, a big, placing show with full-screen speedometer seems that places a transparent concentrate on driving. Within the Residence menu, the opposite widgets are displayed in thumbnail view to the left and proper of the present menu perform. They are often introduced up and chosen by swiping horizontally to the centre. Within the decrease space of the OLED show, the menu gadgets Navigation, Media, Cellphone and Local weather might be chosen straight at any time. All different features might be accessed through the menu in the identical manner as on a smartphone. The show returns to the default setting through the house button.

Emotional MINI Expertise Modes: for immersive driving experiences.

The optionally available MINI Expertise Modes lengthen the indoor expertise utilizing a projector unit behind the spherical instrument. The dashboard thus shines in several patterns and colors with particular gentle graphics, relying on the selection of expertise mode. The colors of the ambient lighting all through the automobile are primarily based on the projected gentle patterns. Together with the newly created MINI Driving Sounds on the all-electric MINI Countryman and particular graphic components on the OLED show, MINI followers can expertise the whole inside of the brand new MINI Countryman in a totally new manner.

The immersive person expertise provides fully new customisation choices to the brand new MINI Countryman. In Private Mode, for instance, an individually chosen picture might be set because the show background through the MINI App. A digital color picker then identifies the dominant colors of the picture for projection onto the textile dashboard surfaces.

The ambient lighting below the dashboard and within the door mirror can be colour-coded to match these projections.

The redesigned toggle bar. merely typical MINI.

Beneath the dashboard, the design of the brand new MINI Countryman

is especially tidy in look and steeped in historical past. The design

of the newly configured toggle bar quotes the varied features with 5 individually designed toggle switches. This makes crucial driving features (parking brake, gear selector, begin/cease key, expertise mode toggle, quantity management) straight accessible. On the identical time it eliminates the gear selector within the heart console producing area for sensible and spacious storage choices.

Along with the enlarged cup holders, this additionally features a new, beneficiant storage space beneath the toggle bar. The latter offers area for smartphones to be stowed at an easy-to-find location and wirelessly charged on the identical time. Beginning with the “Favoured Trim”, a storage field with an identical knit cowl can be out there as normal.

4 newly designed trims for a person look.

The brand new, trendy shade and materials idea can be intentionally stored minimalistic. Solely newly developed, high-quality and environmentally pleasant supplies are used. Recycled polyester surfaces within the type of

a high-quality 2D knit cowl the dashboard and the inside of the door. Their two-tone design provides distinctive accents, creating a nice ambiance within the inside. 4 newly designed trims convey differing variations of the trendy feel-good idea within the inside.

The Important Trim options an inside of most readability and discount. Black sports activities seats with distinctly patterned multitone textile harmonise with a colored textile band on the dashboard. Sure purposeful components on the within and outdoors are highlighted with the brand new accent color Vibrant Silver. On the outside, for instance, the emblem seems within the new color shade, contrasting sharply with the shiny black, octagonal entrance grille.

Beginning with the Basic Trim, the two-spoke fundamental steering wheel is changed as a three-spoke model with a brand new textile strap within the six o´clock spoke. As well as, MINI makes use of a contemporary 2D knitted textile in

the inside of a manufacturing automobile for the primary time. On the dashboard and doorways, two-tone black and blue knitted textile offers a captivating distinction to the high-quality artificial leather-based seat. The latter is accessible in gray and black that includes a perforated houndstooth sample, whereas the facet contrasts in blue textile.

The modern, high-quality Favoured Trim is essentially the most expressive variant. The elegant Darkish Petrol end extends from the dashboard to the door panels, the place it merges easily with brown knitted textile. Extravagant sports activities seats with conventional accent stitching and embroidered MINI emblem can be found in three colors. The perforated artificial leather-based manufactured from Vescin units darkish or gentle accents with a very high-quality look, in keeping with desire. The outside with the entrance grille in Vibrant Silver might be mixed in a very apt manner with the whole new roof, additionally within the color Vibrant Silver.

The JCW Trim gives an interpretation of the brand new materials idea that lends most emphasis to sporty aptitude. The JCW seat with sports activities seat geometry and extra lateral help noticeably enhances consolation. Mixed with multi-coloured knitted textile and black artificial leather-based with crimson stitching, the color idea echoes the design of the dashboard and door trim. A definite entrance and rear design likewise highlights the racing DNA of the trim within the exterior, with the automobile grille and emblem in high-gloss black underlining the highly effective total impression. Elective options embody a contrasting Chili Pink roof and JCW-specific bonnet stripes in crimson or black.

“Hey MINI!”: the primary MINI Clever Private Assistant.

Within the new MINI Countryman, quite a few features might be managed utilizing the model’s first ever fully-fledged voice assistant. The MINI Clever Private Assistant might be activated with the greeting

“Hey MINI” or through the use of the push-to-talk steering wheel button. Voice-controlled interplay takes place on the spherical OLED show within the type of an animation of graphic components, typography and an avatar. For the visualisation, customers have the choice to decide on between “MINI” – a stylised illustration of a MINI – or optionally “Spike” already acquainted to many MINI followers. Communication with this digital journey companion is especially true-to-life due to improved voice recognition. With a purpose to guarantee smoother communication, oral utterances are transmitted immediately and visualised on the show. On this manner, it’s potential to manage navigation, telephony, leisure and quite a few different automobile features by merely talking the related command.

In the middle of the dialogue with the motive force, the MINI Clever Private Assistant constantly learns and is ready to tackle day-to-day duties on repeated routes. Based mostly on geo-based information, for instance, the automobile can be taught to mechanically open the window when getting into a carpark, thereby making day-to-day routines extra handy and private.

Superior help techniques: relaxed driving with improved security.

Along with the acquainted Automated Lively Cruise Management, the Steering and Lane Assistant helps lateral steerage as a part of the optionally available Driving Assistant Plus package deal. Handy and cooperative steering helps the motive force keep on monitor. The elevated consolation provided by the system combines snug, relaxed and superior management of the automobile whereas relieving the motive force of the monotonous and fewer demanding facets of driving. The clear-cut association of the shows, working components and easy-to-understand purposeful options end in a excessive diploma of system security.

The great Driving Assistant Skilled possibility package deal features a new perform that helps the motive force take the proper exit primarily based on semi-automated Stage 2 driving. Utilizing the automobile sensors and different help techniques, the assistant detects gaps within the site visitors vital for the lane change in the direction of the exit and ensures the automobile is travelling on the optimum velocity for the assisted lane change.

For the primary time, the MINI Countryman additionally gives semi-automated driving on motorway-like routes at speeds of as much as 60 km/h. As much as this velocity, the motive force can take their fingers off the steering wheel offering they proceed to observe the site visitors carefully. The motive force have to be able to actively steer and brake always. This perform builds on the opposite driver help techniques, taking up each longitudinal and lateral steerage throughout the present lane.

All choices provided by the superior driver assistant techniques are visualised in actual time by way of Assisted View within the OLED show. The truth that the management options offered by the Driving Assistant Programs are easy to observe makes the brand new techniques simpler

to make use of.

As normal, a brand new Trailer Assistant helps when manoeuvring right into a parking area with a trailer and gives recommendation on the required steering wheel angle when reversing. Along with automated parking features and the 360-degree Parking View, the brand new MINI Countryman is ready to establish potential parking areas extra clearly due to 12 ultrasonic sensors and 4 Encompass View cameras, and it could possibly additionally independently provoke space-restricted parking procedures. As a part of the optionally available Parking Assistant Skilled, the automobile might be manoeuvred out of a parking area through smartphone utilizing the brand new Distant Parking perform. If there may be inadequate room along with the automobile, the MINI Countryman makes use of this perform to drive out of the parking area by itself, making it simpler for the motive force to get in.

The brand new MINI Working System 9: trendy connectivity for digital comfort.

The brand new “Charismatic Simplicity” design language can be mirrored within the aesthetic of the person interface, which brings collectively purposeful and emotional components. The lowered design makes use of all-new graphics to create a particularly trendy look. Static and dynamic components mix naturally into the round type of the OLED show, following a transparent construction. Micro-animations improve the already extraordinarily intuitive interplay between the motive force and central instrument and underscore the digital character of the brand new MINI household.

MINI Working System 9 is an in-house growth by the BMW Group and relies on an Android Open Supply Challenge (AOSP) software program stack. Operation is intuitive and follows the requirements acquainted from shopper electronics.

On the centre of the display is the beginning menu, the place personalised content material might be chosen and launched by swiping to the facet. Within the decrease part of the display is the mounted standing bar containing the menu gadgets “Navigation”, “Media”, “Telephony”, “All Apps” and, relying on the scenario, “Residence”, which might be chosen straight. Swiping up from the decrease fringe of the display reveals a instrument belt, a course of clients will probably be accustomed to from many shopper electronics units. Favorite features might be saved right here and referred to as up once more quickly, i. e. navigation locations and radio stations. The instrument belt may also be activated through the star button on the multifunction steering wheel. The higher display space is reserved for driving-relevant content material such because the automobile velocity and vital info on the automobile standing. The optionally available Head-up show reveals crucial info for the motive force of their discipline of view.

The temperature for the motive force and entrance passenger is completely displayed on the left- and right-hand fringe of the display. The local weather management settings are built-in into the MINI Interplay Unit and might all the time be adjusted on the highest layer by contact or voice command.

Relying on the Expertise Mode chosen, a single faucet on the velocity show transforms the whole MINI Interplay Unit right into a MINI-typical speedometer.

“The brand new MINI Working System 9 is characterised by easy, emotional contact operation that’s particular to MINI. Along with the brand new cloud-based MINI Navigation for notably exact and quick route calculation, high-speed connectivity and optionally available 5G functionality, the brand new MINI Countryman takes a large leap into the digital world, thereby underlining the model’s charismatic heritage,” says Stefanie Wurst, Head of MINI.

When driving, the whole MINI navigation package deal along with the optionally available MINI Linked Package deal offers help by way of practical 3D visualizations in sophisticated turning conditions, presentation of the present site visitors scenario even with out activated route steerage, info on parking choices together with digital cost choices, and rather more. As well as, an optionally available augmented actuality perform is accessible for visualizing turning directions. For the all-electric MINI Countryman, a charge-optimized route might be calculated instantly after the vacation spot has been entered.

As well as, MINI Linked Upgrades permit versatile bookings of extra automobile features – merely digital. Together with the optionally out there MINI Linked Package deal, the MINI Linked Retailer offers entry to a continually evolving number of sensible and entertaining apps, together with gaming, music and video streaming. The brand new AirConsole app offers a singular type of in-car gaming for all passengers, making the smartphone the controller of the sport on the OLED show.

Electrified go-kart feeling primarily based on progressive drivetrain know-how.

The brand new MINI Countryman permits regionally emission-free mobility and all-electric driving enjoyable. The utterly renewed powertrain and the elevated electrical vary present the choice to go on excursions past the town limits – with two highly effective electrical motors and all-wheel drive. Totally electrical, the automobile is accessible within the Countryman E variant and with elevated output and all-wheel drive because the Countryman SE ALL4.

The 150 kW/204 hp electrical motor within the MINI Countryman E achieves 250 Nm of torque, accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and reaches a prime velocity of 170 km/h. With 230 kW/313 hp, the electrical motors within the all-wheel-drive MINI Countryman SE ALL4 obtain a mixed torque of 494 Nm, speed up the automobile from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and attain a prime velocity of 180 km/h. The highly effective battery has an vitality capability of 66.45 kWh. *

The brand new MINI Countryman can be out there with revolutionary and environment friendly petrol engines. It’s provided because the MINI Countryman C with front-wheel drive, an all-wheel drive MINI Countryman S ALL4 and an increased-output mannequin with all-wheel drive within the variant MINI Countryman JCW ALL4. The brand new MINI Countryman may also be out there as a diesel variant.

Glorious driving dynamics for snug and sporty mobility.

A barely elevated monitor width and enlarged wheelbase present the idea for wonderful driving dynamics. Even the fundamental chassis of the brand new MINI Countryman conveys a way of sporty aptitude with the standard MINI go-kart feeling. As normal, the mannequin includes a high-quality, exactly tuned damping system mixed with extremely preloaded stabilisers. The latter present a further achieve in steering precision and accuracy whereas on the identical time guaranteeing sound roll help.

“Exactly tuned” signifies that the whole set of elements from axles, steering and dampers by way of to trip and stability management techniques go collectively to create an distinctive expertise in all conditions in phrases

of snug and sporty driving. The brand new MINI Countryman transmits a really direct steering wheel really feel with a rack ratio of 55 mm of rack journey per flip of the steering wheel.

The built-in braking system additional contributes to the automotive’s wonderful driving dynamics and controllability. A crisp, safe feeling when braking will increase the dynamics and precision of the automobile on account of dependable stabilisation. Together with the quite a few driver help techniques, shorter braking distances enhance security.

The client can select between a balanced and comfy chassis configuration or a very sporty one, relying on the popular particular person driving expertise. The Adaptive Suspension with 15 mm reducing and frequency-selective dampers is accessible as an possibility. This has a purely mechanical chassis that adapts to highway circumstances and gives vital added worth when it comes to simultaneous automobile management. As well as, the 19-inch and 20-inch wheels might be mixed with sports activities tyres to optimise the automobile’s lateral and longitudinal dynamics. Optimised 17-inch aerodynamic wheels moreover enhance the vary of the all-electric MINI Countryman.

A rise in tyre diameter by 30 mm to a complete of 710 mm offers the brand new MINI Countryman an enhanced presence, whereas on the identical time providing improved driving dynamics and luxury. As well as, the tyre width of the optionally out there 19-inch and 20-inch rims is elevated by 20 mm to 245 mm with a purpose to emphasise the standard MINI go-kart feeling. The out there tyre dimensions vary from 18 inches to twenty inches.

New MINI Expertise Modes for individually tailor-made driving enjoyable.

For the primary time, the MINI Expertise Modes transmit the driving enjoyable that’s typical of the model by digital and visible means, too. A flick of the “Experiences” toggle change is all it takes to activate the totally different modes. The racing-inspired GO-KART Mode highlights the agility of the MINI Countryman by aligning the suspension tuning, thereby making the driving expertise notably emotional. On this mode, the projector unit behind the central OLED show additionally bathes the whole inside within the John Cooper Works-inspired shades of crimson. The throttle response of the accelerator pedal is optimised for sporty driving. For a very athletic driving expertise, a go-kart driving sound has been created that options very marked pitch and cargo curves, thereby offering the suitable sound backdrop for agile and dynamic driving. As well as, driving enjoyable might be intensified by adjusting the steering behaviour and in addition specifically calibrated intervention limits for the traction management.

One other facet of typical MINI driving enjoyable is emphasised by Inexperienced Mode. This optimises the effectivity of the drive in addition to optimising the throttle response for energy-saving driving, additionally aligning the electrical motor to most vary primarily based on numerous parameters. Improved recuperation administration within the new MINI Countryman is among the contributing elements right here: this feeds extra vitality to the battery when braking or coasting, thereby rising the automobile’s vary. Visualisations of their private driving model permit the motive force to see the way it impacts on vary. Suggestions for environment friendly driving and an influence meter are a playful manner of accelerating the motive force’s motivation to drive economically. For instance, the motive force is ready to grasp the impact of their driving behaviour in concrete type primarily based on gaining a “bonus vary”.

What’s extra, these immersive driving experiences are enhanced by way of utterly newly created acoustic worlds consisting of digital MINI Sounds. An optionally available Harman Kardon Encompass Sound System is accessible within the inside of the brand new MINI Countryman that gives a alternative in acoustic phrases, too, between an intense or a calming ambiance by way of utterly new driving sounds. The repertoire contains an unmistakable MINI model sound as a mark of identification and jingles for the brand new MINI Expertise Modes, in addition to a set of recent sound alerts to indicate info and warning features. These so-called earcons serve the same goal to visible icons in that they act as clearly established symbols for sure occasions or info. Some 30 of those sound alerts have been newly created – from the acoustic accompaniment of the flip alerts and the seat belt warning system by way of to the Park Distance Management (PDC) tones. This creates a particular recognition characteristic that’s typical of MINI within the acoustic dimension, too.

Simplified and environment friendly battery charging.

The battery of the MINI Countryman might be charged through alternating present with 22 kW. Quick charging with direct present is feasible in each all-electric fashions with 130 kW. Which means slightly below half-hour of charging at a quick charging station is sufficient to cost the battery from 10 per cent to 80 per cent. Relying on the climate circumstances, energetic navigation through MINI Navigation to a quick charging station ensures the high-voltage battery reaches the best temperature for environment friendly charging upfront. This may considerably scale back charging time, particularly in chilly outside temperatures.

New, easy-to-understand setting choices facilitate the charging course of, rising transparency and comfort for the client. For instance, the beginning time for charging might be chosen individually, or an excellent time window for charging might be set. A sure goal degree for battery capability might be decided upfront, too. For a very nice begin, charging might be set to be accomplished by a specific departure time, and the automobile inside might be air-conditioned to the specified temperature by this time.

The MINI App offers a handy overview of the charging course of even when the client isn’t close to the automobile. This offers particulars of the present battery standing, a charging-optimised route plan, and charging historical past thus far – together with all prices and financial savings.

Future-proof electromobility as a result of highest potential degree of environmental compatibility.               The brand new MINI Countryman combines regionally emission-free electrical mobility with the best potential degree of environmental compatibility in manufacturing as nicely. This contains shelling out with all chrome ornamental components within the exterior and inside in addition to manufacturing the sunshine alloy forged wheels from as much as 70 per cent secondary aluminium. Together with the truth that inexperienced electrical energy is used for manufacturing, it has been potential to scale back CO2 emissions in comparison with typical manufacturing processes. As well as, no uncommon earths are wanted for the manufacturing of the environment friendly and completely current-excited synchronous motors.

The surfaces, the within of the doorways and the automobile flooring and flooring mats are manufactured from recycled polyester. This high-quality, vibrant and comfy various to conventional supplies considerably reduces CO2 emissions alongside the worth chain and makes use of much less water in manufacturing than cotton.