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Mini has begun production of the new Countryman

In the past two months, the British car manufacturer Mini presented the new fully electric Mini Countryman, as well as the most powerful version of this model, the Mini Countryman JCW, powered by ICE. The car has entered production and the first deliveries are expected on February 17, 2024.

This is the first model of the British brand to be assembled in Germany. It will be produced at the BMW factory in Leipzig with the BMW Series 1 and Series 2. The BMW Group has invested 700 million euros in this factory and initially 100 units will be produced per day. However, the capacity will increase to 500 units per day starting next year. In order to meet the set goals, Mini will employ an additional 900 people.

The Mini Countryman is powered by a single electric motor with 201 hp (148 kW) and is equipped with a 64.7 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and has a range of 462 km. For those who want more power, the Countryman SE ALL4 is powered by two electric motors with a power of 309 hp (227 kW), which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Petrol engines with 168, 215 and 296 hp are also available as an option.

Mini Countryman JCW is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine with 316 hp (236 kW), paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels. That’s 10 hp more than its predecessor, but also enough to push the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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2024 Mini Countryman JCW

Two months ago Mini presented the all-electric Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric, now the British automaker has premiered the most powerful version of this model powered by ICE, the Mini Countryman JCW.

Under the hood is a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine with 316 hp (236 kW), paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels. That’s 10 hp more than its predecessor, but also enough to push the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). It’s mounted on a set of new two-tone 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels.

This car is Mini’s biggest model to date. It is 13 centimeters longer and 8 centimeters higher than its predecessor. It is equipped with an advanced adaptive drive system (ALL4), red brake calipers and large brake discs that enable safe stopping.

Inside, the interior of the car is decorated with sports seats, a centrally placed OLED display with an incorporated multimedia system, compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay applications, buttons under the display and Mini Experience.

Mini announced that deliveries will begin in mid-2024.

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Mini is giving up the manual gearbox

British car manufacturer Mini has announced that it will no longer sell cars with a manual gearbox. Obviously, the company is sticking to its plan to switch to all-electric cars.

In an interview with Top Gear, the head of the British brand Stefanie Wurst said that in the future Mini will focus even more on electric models, including the motorsport division. As for the thermal engines, Mini did not reveal more information, but it is possible that it will only be offered as a hybrid.

The John Cooper Works 1TO6 Special Edition will be the last Mini with a six-speed manual gearbox. This car, which offers the feeling of driving a go-kart, is based on the old generation Cooper and was produced in only 999 examples.

A few days ago, Mini presented new generations of fully electric Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric. Mini Countryman is powered by a single electric motor with 201 hp (148 kW) and is equipped with a 64.7 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and has a range of 462 km. For those who want more power, the Countryman SE ALL4 is powered by two electric motors with a power of 309 hp (227 kW), which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Petrol engines with 168, 215 and 296 hp are also available as an option.

Mini Cooper Electric comes in two versions, E and SE. The Cooper Electric E is powered by a single electric motor with 181 hp (133 kW) and is equipped with a 40.7 kWh battery. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.3 seconds and has a range of 306 kilometers. The Cooper Electric SE is powered by a single electric motor with 215 hp (158 kW) and is equipped with a 54.2 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds and has a range of 403 kilometers.

Source: Mini, Top Gear