The Mini SUV
The Mini SUV
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When I first saw this on some sites that I was browsing on, I had to take a double take to make sure that I read it right. Then after I realized I did indeed read it right, I decided to do my own research to determine whether this was some type of rumor that was going on in the automotive industry.
When you first look at the SUV with the Mini Wheels on it, it doesn't look like an SUV whatsoever. It has a 102.2 - inch wheelbase that's 5.1 longer than the regular Mini hardtop and at 161.8 inches overall.
Whether the person looking at the vehicle when they get to the dealership is a Mini fan or not, they'll probably be content when they discover all the features that it comes with and the comfort of the test drive:
1. Because of the larger frame that was offered on the SUV, the interior room on the thing offered allowed a much larger segment of the potential customer base to try a MINI for the first time .. which I think is exactly what Mini wanted to do.
2. The SUV has the same interior styling as the regular Mini vehicle & Mini Wheels that you've seen previously. The only thing that was different is that the new SUV offered five extra inches of leg room for back passengers or extra cargo space behind the back seats - and who doesn't want extra leg room?
3. The center rails and the doors that are offered on the Countryman are there for unique ambient lighting that pleased the senses of both drivers and passengers. If you have happy passengers, what else do you need? The ride is enjoyable if they're satisfied.
4. The "original" SUV came with 120-horsepower & a 1.6-liter engine. If you're the type of person that's power-hungry when it comes to cars, you have the option of choosing from the 120-horsepower or the 180-horsepower engine. Since the average weight of this SUV is noticeably smaller than the other SUV's that are in the industry, the power of either engine will satisfy the driver.
Since the SUV has the MacPherson struts in the front and a multilink system in back, the SUV drives pretty stable and also has quick reflexes even though it's somewhat tall and has a long wheelbase. Of course it's not going to be as good as Mini's smaller models that fit anywhere, but it's still better than "decent".
If you were to look inside of the Countryman (which you probably will sooner or later), you're going to find that it has the same design as the smaller minis. If you haven't seen the inside of a Mini, I'll just describe it to you - it really isn't that much: speedometer (about the size of some supermarket produce scales) centered on the dash with a tachometer atop the steering column .. & that's it. I guess you can say that it's a "self-conscious" design; but if you think about it, Mini isn't looking to please everyone. If you like it, then you're going to like it. If you don't like it then don't sweat it.
I personally love the design on the inside and on the Mini Wheels - what about you?
Pictures/SnapShot :
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When I first saw this on some sites that I was browsing on, I had to take a double take to make sure that I read it right. Then after I realized I did indeed read it right, I decided to do my own research to determine whether this was some type of rumor that was going on in the automotive industry.
When you first look at the SUV with the Mini Wheels on it, it doesn't look like an SUV whatsoever. It has a 102.2 - inch wheelbase that's 5.1 longer than the regular Mini hardtop and at 161.8 inches overall.
Whether the person looking at the vehicle when they get to the dealership is a Mini fan or not, they'll probably be content when they discover all the features that it comes with and the comfort of the test drive:
1. Because of the larger frame that was offered on the SUV, the interior room on the thing offered allowed a much larger segment of the potential customer base to try a MINI for the first time .. which I think is exactly what Mini wanted to do.
2. The SUV has the same interior styling as the regular Mini vehicle & Mini Wheels that you've seen previously. The only thing that was different is that the new SUV offered five extra inches of leg room for back passengers or extra cargo space behind the back seats - and who doesn't want extra leg room?
3. The center rails and the doors that are offered on the Countryman are there for unique ambient lighting that pleased the senses of both drivers and passengers. If you have happy passengers, what else do you need? The ride is enjoyable if they're satisfied.
4. The "original" SUV came with 120-horsepower & a 1.6-liter engine. If you're the type of person that's power-hungry when it comes to cars, you have the option of choosing from the 120-horsepower or the 180-horsepower engine. Since the average weight of this SUV is noticeably smaller than the other SUV's that are in the industry, the power of either engine will satisfy the driver.
Since the SUV has the MacPherson struts in the front and a multilink system in back, the SUV drives pretty stable and also has quick reflexes even though it's somewhat tall and has a long wheelbase. Of course it's not going to be as good as Mini's smaller models that fit anywhere, but it's still better than "decent".
If you were to look inside of the Countryman (which you probably will sooner or later), you're going to find that it has the same design as the smaller minis. If you haven't seen the inside of a Mini, I'll just describe it to you - it really isn't that much: speedometer (about the size of some supermarket produce scales) centered on the dash with a tachometer atop the steering column .. & that's it. I guess you can say that it's a "self-conscious" design; but if you think about it, Mini isn't looking to please everyone. If you like it, then you're going to like it. If you don't like it then don't sweat it.
I personally love the design on the inside and on the Mini Wheels - what about you?
Pictures/SnapShot :
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