2016 MINI Countryman is testing the next generation

MINI continues to update their models on the front-drive platform with a common parent BMW. So, recently Photospies caught on tests masked crossover MINI Countryman second generation. Judging by the contours of the camouflage, the new machine should not be very different from the current version.

Front end seems to have become less acute, and the lights got a new shape. According to sources, the debut of the second generation MINI Countryman will be held in 2016, and will collect a novelty in the company MINI in the Netherlands.

The Mini Countryman Coupe 2013 spotted in full development

Mini unveiled its vision for a small crossover coupe at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Paceman baptized, the concept was met with enthusiasm, pushing the manufacturer to confirm the model development for mass production. The spy photos which recently made their appearance on the canvas is now possible to get an idea of the general shape of the model will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September.

Mini Concept shows Clubvan Geneva Motor Show 2012

Mini will unveil at the Motor Show in Geneva the concept of a van. The Clubvan Concept unveiled a fixed partition grid behind the two front seats and rear side windows sealed opaque. Mini also speaks of a vehicle used for recreational activities. Despite the name, it is still not a concept of a new van for the brand.

MINI launches its own folding bike

There are two ways to boast a zero-emissions MINI, get sneak in some way already well advanced in the testing program MINI E, or get on to pedals in the new British bike manufacturer. Like many companies, MINI has added a bike to its catalog of accessories for fans of the brand, with the peculiarity that is foldable. A normal bike would not go into the limited trunk of their car, so its new model has been designed with a folding aluminum frame. Other notable features include 8-speed SRAM, his chain covered with Teflon, and less than 11 kg mark scale.

MINI bike is only available in black, and will go on sale for 499 euros. We, incorrigible laziness, we will continue waiting for the Scooter E.

2012 MINI Countryman WRC official presentation photo gallery

MINI officially launched the final version of Countryman WRC at a special event held at its plant in Oxford. Let me remind you that Countryman WRC has built in cooperation with Prodrive and wears a 1600ari turbo engine from BMW Motorsport. It runs in 6 out of 13 races this year, for homologation to get to participate normally in the league in 2012. Guides will be Dani Sordo and Kris Meeke will drive for the first time in the match Countryman WRC rally in Sardinia

2011 MINI Concept Geneva Rocketman Live Pics

The star of the stand Mini, she is the Rocketman Concept. This small prototype of just 3.419 m long inspired the first Mini, released in 1959, but by giving it a modern spirit. Modular interior space 2 to 4 passengers, double-hinged doors for maximum opening or roof glass with stylized Union Jack, the concept is definitely Rocketman 'funny'. The dashboard has been oriented towards the driver and simplified around 2 dials: the instrumentation at the driver and the color navigation screen in the center console. Hint: a luggage rack is deployed at the rear, outside the vehicle when the Rocketman Aboard 4 persons.

2012 Mini Rocketman concept in video review

Mini will present his concept at Geneva Rocketman whose philosophy could be summed up in two words: Mini true. Understand by this that the dimensions of the Rocketman is reduced to the essential to match really for street use, a place where what is most lacking is obviously space. To help us discover Rocketman, Mini has produced two videos here.

Rocketman is presented as a homecoming, an ode to the original Mini of Alec Issigonis. Reduced to 3.42 m long, with a spacious design mainly consists of strong, lightweight composite materials, so for this city maximizes the ratio of outer space / inner space. That is the original concept.

To help us realize the work, here are several small video clips that are better than words and pictures as possible to explain Rocketman.

Even smaller than Mini: The short version Mini Rocketman Concept Full Photos

Mini is big with small cars. The sedan is just 3.72 meters length with the dwarves. But now, suggests a study points to an even shrunken version. The Rocketman is equal to 3.42 meters by 30 centimeters shorter and thus about the size of a Toyota Aygo - smaller then only the Smart and the Toyota iQ. The study is at the Geneva Motor Show show for the first time.

About as small as the classic Mini
The Rocketman ties in its external dimensions to the classic Mini, which was built from 1959 to 2000 and from 3.05 to 3.40 meters in length. The small dimensions make the park complete Rocketman still more compatible than the Mini sedan. Thus, the practicality is preserved, the manufacturer has come up with good stuff. It starts with getting in and out: The study has as the mini sedan only three doors. This swivel rocker, including opening to the outside. Also facilitate double hinges getting into tight parking spaces.

Luggage tray
Also for the trunk is a separate issue: the lower half of the split tailgate drives like a drawer of 35 cm, while the top as usual swings up. A valve mechanism allows the drawer depending on the load demand, both for above and to the passenger compartment to be closed down. If required, a through loading into the passenger compartment is possible. In addition, the loading using inserts serve as a rear carrier for snowboards and the like. The opening to the top flap can also be opened when the rear carrier is fitted.

MINI Countryman on Times Square Billboards

All the latest advertising campaign used MINI car itself as an integral part of any advertising structure. At this time the car MINI Countryman life-size (and its size allows it) placed in the heart of New York's Times Square on a huge billboard. On such a huge advertising structure "mini" form MINI Countryman look even more attractive. And he ad story shows the advantages of a small, but 4-door and full of drive MINI Countryman on the winter road.

Spyshots: Mini Roadster ready soon - Convertible Mini

Mini awash always projects. The newly confirmed Paceman good for production, but we must also address the Roadster and Coupe versions due to join a range already well supplied. For the last mentioned, the official presentation is only a matter of months and the final model has just been surprised in the street under a camouflage too flashy to be honest.

What better way to attract attention to a car than to stick big yellow neon tribal patterns purpose of camouflage. Hard to miss the car and masked when passing in the street! A camouflage that does not even watch his lines, apparently quite close to that of the coupe concept shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009. Note the appearance of a kind of retractable spoiler that was not present on the concept.

Commercial Ad Mini Countryman Super Bowl 2011

During the superbowl, 2011, Mini spent a rather nice pub for its new Mini Countryman, so the cave in the wheel of fortune or should cram as many objects as possible in the trunk of the countryman

MINI Cooper S JCW by CoverEFX (252 hp)

The "world famous" German wrapper / tuner CoverEFX has completely let go in the cultivation of a Cooper S JCW. Thus, the car features a wrap that must resemble leather and then have them thousands of gold emblems pasted ). Of course, the technique is not forgotten. Extra power is always welcome.

The beetle 1.6 turbo under the hood from now pushes 252 horsepower and 350 Nm,. This is possible thanks to a 2.5 inch wide with a Milltek exhaust downpipe, sports catalyst and a sport air filter. Of course the software underway. If you do not have to gehoefte 252 horsepower is also a package with 236 horsepower available.

MINI officially announces Cooper SD

Here's "the monster", equipped with a 2.0 diesel engine new invoice (note that the block is not taken from BMW 2.0 diesel, as rumored in principle, but an evolution of 1.6 co-developed with PSA). Give power to 143 hp tractor scheme (4,000 laps) while maximum torque of 305 Nm available between 1,750 and 2700 rpm. According MINI "forcefully accelerated to very high revolcuiones.
Within the technical aspects of the engine features an aluminum housing, injection system common rail high pressure (1,600 bar) and variable geometry turbo. The exhaust system has a particulate filter and also has Stop & Start technology.spy