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Mini Countryman

I’ve always seen the Mini Cooper as one of the most awesomest cars out there that are reasonably priced, sure you can think of Enzo’s and Gallardo’s and all that but the Mini Cooper is realisticly the only car I can buy. The only problem that I had with the Mini was how versatile it is. Not enough ground clearance wich is OK if you drive on the Autobahn or down the 5th Avenue. But if you’re gonna use a Mini here in Mexico where the streets are plagued by speedbumps or more like speed-fuckin-walls and potholes that you could easily fit your Mini in, you are going to need a little more ground clearance. Now if there was only a Mini with a little bit more ground clearance, a liiiittle bit more trunk space…enter the Mini Countryman, Mini’s answer to the SUV.

This is Awesome!!

The Countryman is a 4 door, all wheel drive vehicle with slightly more rugged looks  a bit more ground clearance and a little more space but still remaining a Mini at heart. The Countryman will officially debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. In Europe we can expect the full range of engines including naturally aspirated diesel  as well as turbocharged gasoline engines, the last one producing an output of 184 horse-power. The european version of the Countryman S will feature variable valve technology as well as having the suspension be able to be lowerd or lifted and will also be able to be tuned for a tighter ride. Looking at the pictures it seems that the Countryman will be equipped with 4 bucket-style seats  and it will feature a central rail that will enable to configure the central console or a the traditional 3 person bench style seats. Both will be able to folded down to get 41 cubic inches of trunk space.

I don’t know about you guys but to me this is the answer to all my car prayers. I’ve always wanted the drinving experience of a Mini with Mini looks but with a little added versatility and this just hits the spot. I understand you’re not going to pit this up against an FJ-Cruiser or a Jeep Rubicon, but that’s not what I personally need. And even if I had an FJ or a Rubicon I’m not gonna drive a $380k+ car into a pile of rocks in God-knows-what-desert. To me this is a keeper! Cheers!

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