Mini’s new Countryman John Cooper Works has been declared “a natural athlete” by its creators. It is certainly the most powerful Mini you can buy. With a 228 horsepower combined with a 350 Nm torque and a 2.0 litre turbocharged, four wheeled engine, this beefed-up Mini is so cool, you might want to sell car in Dubai for this one! Let’s see why!
Is the niche too far for Mini?
The idea of having more space in a car for a better car experience is nothing new, and since Mini realizes the importance of this, its second generation vehicle is now a bigger car overall with more space in the back. This John Coopers Countryman is the biggest model yet, and is still able to maintain agility and smoothness. With a tighter, more defined, aerodynamic look, racing stripes and a panel up front, the exterior just feels racier and more adventurous!
Technical highlights
Did you know that Countryman John Cooper has the most powerful engine fitted in a Mini? This could be one of the reasons why it’s a sportier SUV than just a utilitarian one. We are cool with a four cylinder-turbo motor and we are definitely not complaining about the 0-100 km/h speed of 6.5 seconds! And did we mention that it can reach top speeds of 234 km/h as well. That combined with an all-four wheel drive and a bulky, compact frame makes for a ride that packs quite a punch.
How does it move?
The drive is also surprisingly smooth even though the car is big for a Mini. You’ll find that it is easier to park and maneuver around the corners. But at 154 kg, it is also quite heavy. And while, it can manage 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds, it falls a bit short of being very brisk or rapid.
The interior and the tech
The Countryman JCW comes with the standard leather interior, multi colour ambient lightning, dual-area climate control, keyless entry with a push button, 19-inch alloys, LED headlights and a power tailgate. And of course, it doesn’t let down in the tech-department as well with a top-shelf-infotainment system and an 8.8 inch colour touchscreen. Other features include a rear-view camera, a digital radio, smartphone mirroring, a 20GB hard drive and a 12 speaker harmon audio system.
Specs
Price: AED 152, 214
Engine: 2.0 litre four cylinder
Power: 170kW at 6000rpm
Torque: 350Nm at 1450-4500rpm
Transmission: 8 speed- automatic
While we do agree that the Mini is up in the price range, but given its technical boosts, high quality interior and safety tech, we believe this fun, quirky and practical SUV can be a good addition to your garage!
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