The MINI Countryman is the largest MINI model available in the market that boasts a luxurious image of the brand to impress the MINI enthusiasts. The 2018 MINI Countryman has received many updates to uphold the image of the brand and make the vehicle even more luxurious than ever before.
The all-new MINI Countryman is a premium sub-compact SUV that comes with a spacious cabin featuring premium amenities, luxury materials and an improved infotainment system that makes the ride enjoyable for everyone. The exterior retains its iconic style while at the same time incorporates modern-day style elements to make the 2018 MINI Countryman a perfect addition to the MINI lineup.
The 2018 Countryman offers two high-performance twin turbocharged engine options and these engines perform flawlessly even in the most challenging driving conditions. This sub-compact SUV comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission, but it is also available with a 6-speed manual transmission for the MINI enthusiasts.
Here is a review of the 2018 MINI Countryman with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and a lot more.
Design of the 2018 MINI Countryman
MINI is calling the 2018 MINI Countryman the “most spacious MINI ever,” thanks to its spacious cabin that can comfortably seat 5 passengers while still offering generous cargo space. Designed to retain the classical appeal of the vehicle while appearing modern and stylish, the exterior is sharp and sporty while the interior is now more spacious and luxurious than the previous models.
Exterior
The 2018 MINI Countryman has been designed to have a taller and broader stance, bigger proportions and sportier outlook than the previous models. The vehicle features a different grille that instead of covering the whole front fascia, covers a small portion of the front with chrome accents around it.
Due to this, the lower bumper is larger than other MINI vehicles as well with a big air dam in the middle and large air intakes at the sides. The designers at MINI have added fog lamps at the corners of the air intakes to enhance the visibility of the road in difficult driving conditions, while the signature LED headlights at the front have retained their design.
The hood is longer with sharp lines and muscular contours that add to the aerodynamics of the vehicle and make the front of the vehicle look striking from every angle. The overall appearance of the vehicle is more muscular than the previous models, thanks to the bulging fenders and wider stance of the SUV. A chrome strip can be found at the base of the windows and rear screen while a similar chrome accent has been added to the door handles, both of these style elements have been added to the vehicle for a sportier appeal.
The rear of the 2018 MINI Countryman features the script “Countryman” in bold chrome just above the rear bumper, which is now larger than before. The taillights and tailpipes have retained their shape to offer an iconic MINI Countryman look for the 2018 model. The roof rails have been added to increase the cargo capacity of the vehicle while the optional 19-inch Edge Spoke Light Alloy Wheels are available to further improve the stance and the adventure-ready appeal of the vehicle.
The exterior of the 2018 MINI Countryman is available in 8 colors that are the signature Chestnut, Melting Silver, Light White, Island Blue, iconic British Racing Green II, Midnight Black, Lapisluxury Blue and Moonwalk Grey. The roof and side mirrors are available in Black, White as well as the body color of the vehicle.
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 MINI Countryman comes with “limitless customization” options for the upholstery and technologies. As this is one of the most versatile MINI, the cabin of the vehicle has been designed to be spacious enough to seat 5 passengers comfortably. The dual-pane panoramic sunroof has now been made a standard in-cabin feature to let in fresh air and sunlight.
The front of the cabin has 6-way adjustable bucket seats with heating system to enhance the comfort of the occupants. The rear of the cabin features 40/20/40 split folding bench seat that can be folded down to increase the cargo capacity of the vehicle to 49 cubic feet. In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with driver controls for cruise control, audio control and a lot more.
To further improve the ride experience for the occupants, the dashboard is fitted with a 6.5-inch high-resolution display that offers easy access to infotainment features such as Navigation, Bluetooth, and Hands-free Communication. Other technological features in the 2018 MINI Countryman include 6-Speaker Audio System, Satellite Radio, Voice Activation, Dual Zone Climate Control System and a lot more.
The optional features include 8.8-inch High-Resolution Touchscreen, MINI Connected 5.0, Wireless Charging, Apple CarPlay and a lot more.
Performance of the 2018 MINI Countryman
The 2018 MINI Countryman is a front-wheel drive SUV, however, it is also available with all-wheel drive option in the UAE. The SUV has two twin turbocharged engine options and both of these engine options come with a 6-speed automatic transmission (6-speed manual transmission is optional).
The first engine option is a 1.5-litre inline 4-Cylinder twin turbocharged engine that is capable of producing 136 horsepower and 220Nm of torque. With this engine, the 2018 MINI Countryman can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 9.6 seconds and has a top speed of 202 Km/h.
The second engine option is a 2.0-litre inline 4-Cylinder twin turbocharged engine that is capable of producing 192 horsepower and 280Nm of torque. With this engine, the 2018 MINI Countryman can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 7.5 seconds and has a top speed of 225 Km/h.
The 2018 MINI Countryman comes with three Driving Modes that are Sport, Green and Mid modes. The Sport Mode offers enhanced and more aggressive performance, Green Mode boosts the fuel efficiency of the vehicle while the Mid mode offers enhanced balance, stability and handling to the driver.
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Safety Features
The 2018 MINI Countryman has been fitted with the latest safety features that make for a safe and comfortable ride for the occupants. With many new additions to its safety features, the all-new MINI Countryman is packed full of advanced safety features and technologies that make it a good fit for the UAE market.
Some of the highlighting safety features of the 2018 MINI Countryman include:
- Eight Dual-Stage Airbags
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Ultra-Rigid Body with Multiphase Steel Frame
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Traction Control
- Attentiveness Assistance
- Anti-lock Brakes
- Parking Assist
- Seatbelt Pretensioners
- Rear Park Distance Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The optional safety features include:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Head-up Display
- Active Driving Assistance
- Forward Collision Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- High Beam Assist
Price of the 2018 MINI Countryman in the UAE
The 2018 MINI Countryman is a premium sub-compact SUV that is already available in the UAE with two engine options and a plenty of customization options. The 2018 MINI Countryman has a starting price of AED 135,000 that can go as high as AED 165,000 with the optional features.
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