MINI Countryman once again successful at the 2014 "Off Road Award"

The MINI Countryman has become firmly established in its segment and is now also one of the top favourites among fans of all-wheel drive automobiles. This is again reflected very clearly in the results of the 2014 "Off Road Award". Like last year, readers of "Off Road" magazine voted the compact MINI all-rounder into second place in the category "Subcompact SUV". The "Off Road Award" has been presented every year since 1982. This year there were 127 models in 13 categories for readers to vote for. The fact that the MINI Countryman was able to repeat last year's success underscores its ongoing high level of popularity - not just in Germany. In 2012 and 2013, more than 100 000 units were sold of the first MINI with four doors, a large tailgate and optional all-wheel drive.

OneShift Editorial Team

10 Jun 2014

The diversity of its qualities is also reflected in the broad range of awards it has won. For example, MINI Countryman received the "Good Design Award" just after being launched. A few months ago it was voted "Value Master 2014" - the MINI Cooper S Countryman was placed first in its segment in the "Auto Bild" magazine ranking showing car models on the German automobile market with the highest level of value retention.

The success story enters a new phase in July 2014 with the launch of the new MINI Countryman (combined fuel consumption: 7.1 - 4.2 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 165 – 111 g/km). Detailed refinements in exterior and interior design, optimized fuel consumption and emission figures and increased performance for the MINI Cooper S Countryman hone the profile of this compact all-rounder. The model range comprises three petrol engine and three diesel variants, from the MINI One D Countryman with 66 kW/90 hp to the MINI Cooper S Countryman, now with an output of 140 kW/190 hp.

In addition to this, the extremely sporty MINI John Cooper Works Countryman (160 kW/218 hp) is also available: all-wheel drive comes as standard in this model variant. Meanwhile the ALL4 system is optionally available for the MINI Cooper S Countryman, the MINI Cooper Countryman, the MINI Cooper SD Countryman and the MINI Cooper D Countryman.

With the MINI Countryman, the British premium automobile manufacturer has successfully expanded its range to move into another market segment, thereby winning over additional target groups. Since last year, this advancement has been supported by the MINI Paceman - the first ever Sports Activity Coupé in the premium compact class.

Credits: Oneshift News Team