The John Cooper Works models from MINI have always been a fascination for all MINI fans, and now they have the chance of seeing the latest generation in flash, in the latest details and photos. We are looking here at the most complete JCW Countryman the British carmaker has ever created, from all points of view.

Even if MINI has started building its products bigger and bigger than before, the all-new John Cooper Works seems to be less bulker, the model now coming with a more racing feel which perfectly blends in with a street attitude.

This is mainly highlighted by the car`s new styling elements, which makes it extremely sexy and appealing to the common eye. We are looking here at much larger air intakes at the front apron, adding as well slightly revised LED headlights, while the roof rails or rear spoiler remain practically unchanged, and reminding us of the rugged design that used to make the model extremely famous.

Other important features also refer to the new 18-inch alloy wheels or the new Brembo brakes with four-piston calipers at the front, or the updated suspension, all of them contributing to the car`s agility and advanced driving capabilities.

Inside, the cabin of the all-new 2018 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman feels much more spacious and tweaked with the best materials. The interior`s main highlights refer to the JCW steering wheel, gear and headliner, all of them covered in anthracite, adding as well full panoramic sunroof, backup camera, 6.5-inch MINI Connected infotainment system or rear parking sensors.

There is also good news in the engine area as well, the British carmaker also adding a new edition to the lineup, in the shape of the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-engine mill, packed to deliver 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, and hooked to a standard six-speed manual or an optional eight-speed Aisin automatic gearbox.

We should be able to witness an official debut at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, starting April, with the US dealers to have it around the same period.

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The all-new Countryman lineup is MINI`s best-selling model for the last six years, all versions now coming available in the United States with interesting prices and exquisite features, and after the appreciation it had in Europe, it will definitely be a blow-up in the US as well.

“The MINI Countryman has been a top selling model since it was first introduced in 2010 and we expect this new generation will be even more popular with existing owners, while also attracting new customers to the brand,” Thomas Felbermair, Vice President MINI of the Americas, declared in an official interview.

Those looking to buy the 2017 MINI Countryman, will have it at their doors starting next March, with pre-orders to kick off much earlier.

The US prices start from $26,100 MSRP for the Cooper version, this one coming with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, developing 124 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque. In case this isn’t satisfying, then you can also get the Cooper ALL4, for $28,100.

Next in kin is the Cooper S with a $29,100 price tag for the 2WD version and $31,100 for the ALL4 variant. Both are equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, with 189 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque.

Also, customers looking for the plug-in hybrid version, must wait for the Cooper SE, kicking off next June, with prices to be revealed prior to its arrival in dealerships.

All versions share common features, such as the 6.5-inch high-resolution display for the MINI Connected infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, heated seats, Sensatec Leatherette Upholstery, Panorama Sunroof, keyless entry, parking sensors.

At the exterior, the all-new 2017 MINI Countryman also features automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, rear view camera, and so on. You can find out more about the new Countryman in the media gallery below!

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The 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show was the perfect opportunity for BMW`s subsidiary MINI to unveil the long-anticipated 2017 Cooper S E Countryman ALL4, already previewed a couple of weeks ago.

The 2017 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 plug-in hybrid comes with new styling cues and lots of new features inside, while in the engine department, the model received a high-performance plug-in hybrid drivetrain with impressive power and mile range.

In terms of design, the new Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 comes with distinctive bits that separates it from the rest of the class, like the yellow “S” badge on the rear, yellow “E” badge on the rear, radiator grille and door sill finishers, as well as the new flap found on the front fender which reveals the presence of the power socket.

Inside, the cabin welcomes you with the standard 6.5-inch color screen for the MINI Connected infotainment system in the center instrument panel, with tones of information to be displayed, about charging level of the high-voltage battery or the hybrid`s drive operating mode. Other features also include the instrument cluster on the steering column or the yellow start/stop function.

In the engine department, the all-new 2017 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 features a conventional 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine and an electric motor, which an overall of 221 horsepower and 385 Nm of torque, allowing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds, via a modified six-speed Steptronic setup. As for the fuel-consumption, the model burns out just 2.1 liter for every 100 km.

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There was a good reason that MINI pulled off the production of the MINI Paceman and that would be the poor sales.

However, according to the new rumor mill, the British based carmaker is reportedly planning the introduction of a successor in the shape of a five-door Countryman Coupe. Hence the rendering below, signed by no other than render artist theophiluschin.

Also, according to a new report from Auto Express, MINI would launch the new model somewhere in 2018, coming with a completely new look and personality. Judging by the rendering and other rumors, the new five-door Countryman Coupe would come with a sloping roofline and an evolutionary design.

Speaking about the car`s new design, Adrian van Hooydonk, chief design for BMW Group, has declared to Auto Express that “Part of the issue was the three doors. We have looked into a lot of things, but all of our [BMW] SUV coupes are five-door vehicles. As much as people probably drive the cars with only one or two people, they like the comfort of an extra set of doors. They want to carry extra stuff – throw a bag in the rear or take someone.”

Once it will arrive, the future MINI Countryman Coupe would sit on the company`s new UKL platform, meaning that it will use more lightweight materials, like aluminum or carbon fiber composites, providing plenty of space inside and the fitting of a wide array of engines, the same one found underneath the Paceman, and adding as well an all-wheel drive and a plug-in hybrid version.

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It is bigger, wider and extremely agile, it is the newly unveiled 2017 MINI Countryman, the high-end model from the British carmaker that everybody has been expecting for the last couple of years. And in terms of specifications and plethora of driving capabilities and dynamics, the new Countryman is for the moment the most complete model from the auto maker.

As we can depict from the media gallery below, the 2017 MINI Countryman is now looking more handsome, with the new muscular and well-proportioned design, bigger front fascia and headlights, still wearing the carmaker`s overall signature.

The new Countryman is bigger, way to bigger than the previous model, now standing on the BMW`s new UKL architecture and measuring 7.8 inches longer and 1 inch wider. The wheelbase has also received an extra of 2.9 inches. The new chassis automatically makes the interior quite roomy, allowing as well an increased cargo capacity, and enough space for the rear seats to fold down with a 40:20:40 split.

Stepping inside, the cabin welcomes you with a more modern feel, thanks to the newly added high-end materials, along with ambient lighting, new armrest, dash trim and the latest technology available for driver and all passengers.

The car`s main highlights remain under the hood, the 2017 MINI Countryman coming with two engines, such as the 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, with 134 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque in the Cooper Countryman, while the MINI Cooper S Countryman packs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, developing 189 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. Both mills feature a six-speed manual as standard, but can also be had with an automatic transmission as optional.

Besides the two versions, MINI is also offering the 2017 Countryman S E plug-in hybrid version, with the 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder receiving an electric motor, with an overall output of 221 horsepower.

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With BMW presently working on a new range of plug-in hybrids – even if almost each segment already has at least one plug-in hybrid version – MINI isn`t letting its fans down and has already announced the arrival of the all-new MINI Countryman Cooper S E plug-in.

This would be a premiere for the British based carmaker, the model coming with some special ingredients as well that will make it extremely appreciated on the market. Besides the electric configuration, the model also comes with the same driving dynamics as the rest of the MINI model lineup.

Speaking about performance, the 2017 MINI Countryman Cooper S E plug-in features a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-three engine displaced at the front, hooked to an electric motor at the back. The combustion engine comes with 134 horsepower while the mortor supplements the power with an additional 87 horsepower, being sent to the rear wheels.

With a total of 221 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque, the 2017 MINI Countryman plug-in is also fast, allowing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a good 6.8 seconds.

Besides the good power and torque, the carmaker`s first hybrid model is also coming with other exceptional features. It comes with an electric range of 24 miles, at a topping of 77 mph. Also, the model is also extremely fuel-efficient, burning out just 2.1 liter per 100 km, while the CO2 emissions stand at 49 g/km.

In terms of driving dynamics, the 2017 Countryman hybrid features three driving modes – Auto eDrive with 55 mph with electric, Max eDrive with full electric driving mode, as well as the Save Battery mode. Full prices and official debut will be known at a later date.

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I personally don’t like how the present models have evolved, becoming bigger and bigger up to a point you won`t get to recognize their iconic and traditional design, slowly but surely being transformed in sub-compact SUVs.

But perhaps this is the new philosophy that MINI is embracing, following BMW`s recent trend, with big cars becoming bigger, and bigger cars becoming the biggest.

As we can depict from the spy photos, the all-new Countryman is almost ready to be unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show and the real proof is the less and less camouflage it wears around the body. Details with the model are already known.

Once it will be ready for mass production, it will ride on the company`s new UKL1 modular platform, the same one found on the Clubman or the new X1, meaning lightweight materials like aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastic, along with plenty of space inside.

The new platform will also allow the fitting of a wide array of engines, one of them being the latest three- and four-cylinder engines, the same one fitting the JCW, with power reaching 228 horsepower.

The best part is yet to come, as the MINI Countryman will also spawn a hybrid version, being equipped with a 15-liter three-cylinder petrol burner hooked to an electric motor, the latter one adding 88 horsepower and 165 Nm of torque to the engine`s 136 horsepower and 219 Nm of torque.

This would allow the Mini Countryman sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds, at a topping og 250 km/h. the electric range would also be estimated at 34 kg. More details will be found out at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, where it will be unveiled alongside the future JCW.

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BMW Group is currently preparing its new model fleet for a future release on the market, like the upcoming BMW X5 or BMW X7. MINI is also undergoing some tests on the Ring, with the recently spied Countryman John Cooper Works.

As we can depict from the spy photos released by motor1.com, the MINI Countryman John Cooper Works is wearing a black and yellow camouflage, that will make it a real hot model with sporty characteristics.

We should expect some serious body styling modifications like revised front fascia with updated air intakes, new front spoiler, along with revised side skirts, rear diffuser and custom dual exhaust system. The overall design will be complemented by larger alloy wheels.

Underneath, the MINI Countryman JCW will share the same UKL platform with other models within the British company. The new architecture will make the Countryman JCW much lighter and faster than its predecessor.

Speaking about engine configuration, the all-new MINI Countryman John Cooper Works will come with a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo flat-four cylinder, developing 228 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission will send the power to all four axles.

In terms of performance, the MINI Countryman John Cooper will be able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a good 5.9 seconds, which is a 0.2 second improvement as opposed to the current version, and that despite the fact that it will be bigger than the rest of the versions within its lineup.

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The all-new MINI Countryman is popping-up in our news again through a recent rendering signed by OmniAuto.it, which provides us with a closer look on how the model would look like, once it will be put for an official display at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, in October.

The rendering is also based on the recent spy shots, the model coming here with an evolutionary design. As expected, the 2017 MINI Countryman also looks bigger, becoming thus the largest model ever built by the British based company.

Even if we are looking here at an extremely large model, the new Countryman will be lighter as it will stand on the company`s new UKL platform, also used on other MINI or BMW models. This means that it will make room for a wide range of three- or four-cylinder turbocharged engines, coming with front-wheel drive and an ALL4 layout.

Besides the 2017 MINI Countryman, BMW`s subsidiary will also launch the future John Cooper Works, this one also coming with an aggressive body style, wider rims, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine under the hood, developing around 230 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque.

As expected, a plug-in hybrid will follow, this one being fitted with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine hooked to an electric motor.

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After being spotted in different tests, all wrapped in camouflage, the upcoming 2017 MINI Countryman has been recently launched online in a rendering, which might preview the future production model. The model is due to be officially unveiled at the 206 Paris Motor Show, with sales to start at the beginning of 2017.

The rendering is signed by OmniAuto.it and is giving us a closer look on how the 2017 MINI Countryman might be looking, especially since the picture is taking its inspiration from the spy photos.

With or without the rendering, it is an almost a certainty that the future 2017 MINI Countryman will come with an evolutionary design, the same one seen on other future models. Mostly, the model will stand on a bigger chassis, making it the largest version ever built so far.

Bigger doesn’t necessary means heavier, as the 2017 MINI Countryman will be lighter, underpinning the Group`s new UKL platform, also seen on other brand-new MINI and BMW models. The platform will also allow the fitting of new three- and four-cylinder turbocharged engines, with front-wheel drive and optional ALL4 configuration.

Performance wise, the 2017 MINI Countryman will be highlighted by the 2.0-liter engine, with 228 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque, the same one found on the new John Cooper Works model. As expected, a plug-in hybrid will shortly follow, this one comprising a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, hooked to an electric motor.

We should expect fresh news in the upcoming period, when the model is rumored to be launched online prior to its official debut.

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