JonnyChimpO
02-04-2010, 09:22 AM
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As we broke last fall, the Countryman will come the US months after it’s European and UK launch. The R60 is scheduled to go on-sale in the fall of 2010 allowing for MINI to work out any product and build issues before the US launch in March of 2011.
Pricing hasn’t been set yet but we’ve been told to expect MINI to be fairly aggressive with the Countryman in the US market. For instance if you look at the price difference between the current R56 hatch and the R55 Clubman ($2500) and then the hatch versus the R57 convertible ($4500), you can imagine the Countryman slotting somewhere in between both. Of it’s still up in the air until we get closer to launch, however we expect to be pleasantly surprised with the announcement is made later this year.
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Official US Release: Meet The MINI Countryman
MINI is adding a fourth model to the family, opening up a new dimension of that unmistakable MINI feeling. As a genuine Crossover, the MINI Countryman bridges the gap between the classic concept of the MINI and a modern Crossover Vehicle. Boasting enhanced opportunities in urban mobility and beyond, the MINI Countryman offers that unique driving pleasure so typical of MINI to new target groups requiring extra space and flexibility.
As the first model in the MINI range with four doors and a wide-opening rear lid, the MINI Countryman provides even greater freedom of space for truly versatile use, a slightly elevated seating position, and optimized driving comfort. Full integration of the passengers within the vehicle creates that driving experience so typical of MINI. And at the same time the MINI Countryman maintains that go-kart feeling likewise so characteristic of MINI, and optional ALL4 all-wheel-drive offers an additional highlight for the genuine connoisseur. In a nutshell, the MINI Countryman offers all the characteristic features of the brand in terms of design, premium quality, handling, efficiency and customization in a new, fascinating style.
Written By: Gabe
Motoringfile.com
2/4/2010
As we broke last fall, the Countryman will come the US months after it’s European and UK launch. The R60 is scheduled to go on-sale in the fall of 2010 allowing for MINI to work out any product and build issues before the US launch in March of 2011.
Pricing hasn’t been set yet but we’ve been told to expect MINI to be fairly aggressive with the Countryman in the US market. For instance if you look at the price difference between the current R56 hatch and the R55 Clubman ($2500) and then the hatch versus the R57 convertible ($4500), you can imagine the Countryman slotting somewhere in between both. Of it’s still up in the air until we get closer to launch, however we expect to be pleasantly surprised with the announcement is made later this year.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4290524272_1ab174305e_b.jpg
Official US Release: Meet The MINI Countryman
MINI is adding a fourth model to the family, opening up a new dimension of that unmistakable MINI feeling. As a genuine Crossover, the MINI Countryman bridges the gap between the classic concept of the MINI and a modern Crossover Vehicle. Boasting enhanced opportunities in urban mobility and beyond, the MINI Countryman offers that unique driving pleasure so typical of MINI to new target groups requiring extra space and flexibility.
As the first model in the MINI range with four doors and a wide-opening rear lid, the MINI Countryman provides even greater freedom of space for truly versatile use, a slightly elevated seating position, and optimized driving comfort. Full integration of the passengers within the vehicle creates that driving experience so typical of MINI. And at the same time the MINI Countryman maintains that go-kart feeling likewise so characteristic of MINI, and optional ALL4 all-wheel-drive offers an additional highlight for the genuine connoisseur. In a nutshell, the MINI Countryman offers all the characteristic features of the brand in terms of design, premium quality, handling, efficiency and customization in a new, fascinating style.
Written By: Gabe
Motoringfile.com
2/4/2010