News Used Auto Review - Mini Countryman (2011-2017)
Another MINI vehicle offspring gets the spotlight for today
2011-2017 MINI Countryman
History
Ever since BMW bought the British carmaker MINI inward 1994, they wanted a machine from that marque to contain vehicle characteristics from the High German manufacturer. However, the MINI concept was untouched in addition to instead the BMW 1 Series was introduced to fill upward that void. With the introduction of the novel MINI hatch inward 2001, its success prompted to innovate offshoot models spell retaining its iconic shape that it is known for.
The Countryman was notable for the construct for ii reasons: it was the commencement SUV for the marque which had jumped to the tendency a flake belatedly in addition to the commencement 5 door vehicle to churn out of the brand. That affect made way for a instant crossover inward the line-up named the Paceman (which was killed final year) in addition to the 3rd generation MINI Hatch had a 5 door model.
In 2011, the local MINI distributor brought inward the Countryman inward FWD shape with both non-supercharged in addition to with SC gasoline engines available for sale.
Value in addition to Costs
With a selling toll of P2,380,000 for a non-SC model dorsum inward 2011 in addition to the high horsepower option going for 500 grand more, instant manus examples come upward rare in addition to if at that topographic point is one, it is priced expensively with the cheapest model going for P1,600,000. If rarity isn't an issue, at that topographic point are to a greater extent than BMW X1s on the marketplace to select from or if you lot desire to become large, their i size counterparts are aplenty.
No thank you lot to its express dealer network, taking tending of this babe may seek out to hold upward expensive although a flake high than its corporate cousin. Reliability isn't a rigid adapt with problems plaguing the transmission system, built quality, timing chains that stretch when its depression on oil, in addition to crude oil leaks that contaminate electrical components. If you lot desire something that is problem free, await elsewhere.
Exterior in addition to Interior
The MINI elevate is an oxymoron, specially that the sizes are non mini anymore in addition to what to a greater extent than with the Countryman, every bit it has gained to a greater extent than summit in addition to length. Although the Countryman elevate was used during the 60s, this is a dissimilar beast altogether. Its iconic trend is retained only you lot accept to larn used to its oddball styling for sometime.
Going inside, the interior pattern nevertheless resembles the ones seen inward its lower brethren only that is a adept thing. Space isn't mini, its decent plenty for 5 persons in addition to you lot wouldn't experience cramped specially that this drives on its forepart wheels.
Engine
Utilized alongside other MINI (and around BMW vehicles) is a 1.6 gasoline engine which tin hold upward had inward either normal utilizing 120hp at 6,000rpm in addition to 160Nm at 4,250rpm or supercharged flavors that gains 181hp at 5,550rpm in addition to 240Nm at 1,600-5,000rpm. For metropolis driving you'll experience to a greater extent than satisfied with the usually powered engine only for long drives, the supercharged version is required (the depression powered model has fifty-fifty has a sports mode).
Driving Impressions
No thank you lot to a taller profile, the Countryman gives you lot a somewhat rigid ride only when it comes to attacking corners, it comes perfect since it inherits its smaller brothers. Despite its larger size, it is slow to drive.
Verdict
If you're buying this machine with your pump due to its funky styling in addition to topnotch driving fun, this is the one. If you're buying this machine with your mind, become elsewhere since at that topographic point are numerous practical SUVs that are fun to travail yet accept to a greater extent than room in addition to to a greater extent than dependable.
The Good:
THE SPECS
Engine: 1,598cc xiv gasoline (supercharged for around versions)
Power: 120hp @ 6,000rpm (non-supercharged), 181hp @ 5,550rpm (supercharged)
Torque: 160Nm @ 4,250rpm (non-supercharged) 240Nm @ 1,600-5,000rpm (supercharged)
Fuel Consumption: 8-11km/L (city), 10-13km/L (highway) (*estimated in addition to varies)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, nurture multilink
MORE INFO
Price (New): P2,380,000-P3,000,000
Price (Now): P1,600,000-P2,000,000
On Sale: 2011-2017
Rivals: BMW X1, Mercedes Benz GLA
Resources:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-countryman/
Contacts:
MINI Global City - (02) 856-7555
2011-2017 MINI Countryman
History
Ever since BMW bought the British carmaker MINI inward 1994, they wanted a machine from that marque to contain vehicle characteristics from the High German manufacturer. However, the MINI concept was untouched in addition to instead the BMW 1 Series was introduced to fill upward that void. With the introduction of the novel MINI hatch inward 2001, its success prompted to innovate offshoot models spell retaining its iconic shape that it is known for.
The Countryman was notable for the construct for ii reasons: it was the commencement SUV for the marque which had jumped to the tendency a flake belatedly in addition to the commencement 5 door vehicle to churn out of the brand. That affect made way for a instant crossover inward the line-up named the Paceman (which was killed final year) in addition to the 3rd generation MINI Hatch had a 5 door model.
In 2011, the local MINI distributor brought inward the Countryman inward FWD shape with both non-supercharged in addition to with SC gasoline engines available for sale.
Value in addition to Costs
With a selling toll of P2,380,000 for a non-SC model dorsum inward 2011 in addition to the high horsepower option going for 500 grand more, instant manus examples come upward rare in addition to if at that topographic point is one, it is priced expensively with the cheapest model going for P1,600,000. If rarity isn't an issue, at that topographic point are to a greater extent than BMW X1s on the marketplace to select from or if you lot desire to become large, their i size counterparts are aplenty.
No thank you lot to its express dealer network, taking tending of this babe may seek out to hold upward expensive although a flake high than its corporate cousin. Reliability isn't a rigid adapt with problems plaguing the transmission system, built quality, timing chains that stretch when its depression on oil, in addition to crude oil leaks that contaminate electrical components. If you lot desire something that is problem free, await elsewhere.
Exterior in addition to Interior
The MINI elevate is an oxymoron, specially that the sizes are non mini anymore in addition to what to a greater extent than with the Countryman, every bit it has gained to a greater extent than summit in addition to length. Although the Countryman elevate was used during the 60s, this is a dissimilar beast altogether. Its iconic trend is retained only you lot accept to larn used to its oddball styling for sometime.
Going inside, the interior pattern nevertheless resembles the ones seen inward its lower brethren only that is a adept thing. Space isn't mini, its decent plenty for 5 persons in addition to you lot wouldn't experience cramped specially that this drives on its forepart wheels.
Engine
Utilized alongside other MINI (and around BMW vehicles) is a 1.6 gasoline engine which tin hold upward had inward either normal utilizing 120hp at 6,000rpm in addition to 160Nm at 4,250rpm or supercharged flavors that gains 181hp at 5,550rpm in addition to 240Nm at 1,600-5,000rpm. For metropolis driving you'll experience to a greater extent than satisfied with the usually powered engine only for long drives, the supercharged version is required (the depression powered model has fifty-fifty has a sports mode).
Driving Impressions
No thank you lot to a taller profile, the Countryman gives you lot a somewhat rigid ride only when it comes to attacking corners, it comes perfect since it inherits its smaller brothers. Despite its larger size, it is slow to drive.
Verdict
If you're buying this machine with your pump due to its funky styling in addition to topnotch driving fun, this is the one. If you're buying this machine with your mind, become elsewhere since at that topographic point are numerous practical SUVs that are fun to travail yet accept to a greater extent than room in addition to to a greater extent than dependable.
The Good:
- Looks good
- Handles well
- Engaging to drive
The Bad:
- Not that practical every bit you lot think
- Tallish profile agency rigid suspension
- Not that reliable
The Pick: 1.6 Countryman
Engine: 1,598cc xiv gasoline (supercharged for around versions)
Power: 120hp @ 6,000rpm (non-supercharged), 181hp @ 5,550rpm (supercharged)
Torque: 160Nm @ 4,250rpm (non-supercharged) 240Nm @ 1,600-5,000rpm (supercharged)
Fuel Consumption: 8-11km/L (city), 10-13km/L (highway) (*estimated in addition to varies)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, nurture multilink
MORE INFO
Price (New): P2,380,000-P3,000,000
Price (Now): P1,600,000-P2,000,000
On Sale: 2011-2017
Rivals: BMW X1, Mercedes Benz GLA
Resources:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-countryman/
Contacts:
MINI Global City - (02) 856-7555
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