Mini Cooper Countryman Jungle SD ALL4 road test – Road test
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Mini Cooper Countryman Jungle SD ALL4 road test – Road test
The Mini Countryman SD rides very well and is very luxurious but at a high price.
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The Mini Cooper Countryman SD ALL4 is a versatile crossover with premium finishes that is a pleasure to drive. The SD ALL4 version is the best you can ask for: it's fast, practical and super-exclusive. However, the 2,0 turbodiesel is more thirsty than expected and a bit noisy.
In short, for those looking for a crossover with strong personality, spaciousness and driving pleasure, the Mini Cooper Countryman SD ALL4 is a queen's car, but you have to be prepared to spend a lot.
Una Mini what then a lot Mini it's not there Countryman SD ALL4 is spacious, fast and chic. Its 2.0 diesel engine with 190 hp. and all-wheel drive make it fast in mixed terrain and practical in the mountains and on slippery roads. In short, it is truly a complete Mini from every point of view. But its price, especially in comparison with the endowment, is very high; what makes it a car prize In fact, a chic toy for those who want something truly exclusive.
Its direct competitors are the Audi Q2 and Mercedes GLA, but the English - albeit more German - is longer, wider and more spacious.
One of his strengths is undoubtedly personality: it is a machine full of parts, both inside and out. This new version is 10 cm longer than the previous one, at only 4,3 meters. He's also boxier and more muscular, especially in the SD version of our test. In fact, under the hood we find the most powerful diesel in the range: 2.0 with a capacity of 190 hp and 400 Nm of torque from BMW.
Our example also has ALL4 all-wheel drive (if desired, and only with front-wheel drive), which adds additional safety in snowfall or on slippery surfaces.
CITY
In the city Mini Cooper National SD ALL4 it moves dexterously and smoothly. Shock absorbers, in the Mini tradition, do not digest potholes well, but in traffic you drive like a miracle. With precise and easy steering, powerful engine and excellent 8-speed automatic transmission. Three driving modes: Normal, green and sporty. In “green” mode, the throttle response becomes much slower, and each time you release the accelerator, the car “releases” the clutch and coasts as if it were in neutral. Little tricks that help (not a little) to consume less. Also because thanks to weight 1600 kg and four-wheel driveThe Mini in the city struggles to maintain an average of 13 km / l.
IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
La Mini Cooper Countryman SD ALL4 adoral bend. The steering is precise, quick and accurate, while that sense of cohesion, that vaunted "go-kart feeling" is really there. It's fast and agile when you throw it around the corner, so it's very rewarding and fun. It seems that it does not even weigh all these kilograms, it is so convenient and fast. It must be said that the torque of the engine-gearbox helps a lot. 2,0-liter engine with 190 hp gives a powerful push and will not relieve you of whistles and puffs. Thus, the 400 Nm torque is well distributed throughout the rev range and the car revs well in all 8 gears.
Here are the gears. The ZF transmission is great in automatic mode, but if you want to use the paddle shifters and control the situation, it turns out to be equally good. In short, among the crossovers in this segment, the Mini Cooper Countryman SD ALL4 is undoubtedly the funnest.
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Long trips are certainly not a problem for Mini Cooper National SD ALL4. The only downside is a certain background noise (rustling and rolling) and a moderate rumbling of the engine.
LIFE ON BOARD
Opening the Countryman's door reveals the Mini's cockpit unmistakably. Perceived BMW quality, but the design is more refined and the cool details are wasted. Primarily led ring that surrounds the infotainment system can be customized as desired (it can act as a second tachometer with more white and red light depending on rpm) and changes color as you navigate the menus. All lighting is very precise: LED strips at the bottom of the door, LED spotlights on the car roof, everything is customizable in different colors and helps to make the interior special. "Toggle" controls is another feature common to all Minis.: At first it takes a while to figure out where the various commands are located (from this point of view it is not very intuitive), but gradually you discover other interesting details and touches of the class.
The infotainment system takes time too. It is convenient to use the wheel (however, if desired, the screen is also touch-sensitive), but the menu is rather complicated.
Space Chapter: There are many ahead and storage bays are certainly not enough. Even behind two adults, they are more than comfortable (even with legs) thanks to the long wheelbase and the extra 10cm over the old model. The trunk is 450 liters, which is above the segment average, has easy access and convenient pockets.. This means that the Mini Cooper Countryman SD ALL4 is not only a “toy to show”, but also a concrete and solid car.
PRICE AND EXPENSES
Painful place Mini Cooper Countryman SD ALL4 is the price. Work in progress Jungle (most equipped), Countryman SD ALL4 Automatic costs 41.900 euros, and some accessories are still missing (like a rear camera and a Harman Kardon stereo, which should be standard for the top of the range). It is slightly more expensive than the Audi Q2 rival and more in line with the Mercedes GLA, but In addition, it is the most spacious and with the largest trunk.
In terms of consumption, the House states that on average 5.4 l / 100 km in the city and 4,9 l / 100 km in the mixed one, but below 7 l / 100 km it was difficult for us.
SECURITY
La Mini Cooper National SD ALL4 boasts a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, a variety of active and passive safety accessories and exemplary stability. The braking is also very powerful.
THE FORM
DIMENSIONS
| height | 156 см |
| Length | 430 см |
| width | 182 см |
| Trunk | 450 liters |
TECHNOLOGY
| engine | 4 diesel cylinders |
| bias | 1995 см |
| Potenza | 190 CV and 4.000 weights |
| couple | From 400 Nm to 1.750 inputs |
| broadcast | 8-speed automatic |
| Traction | Constant integral |
WORKING
| 0-100 km / h | 7,4 seconds |
| Velocità Massima | 218 km / h |
| Consumption | 4,9 l / 100 km |
