MINI’s first plug-in hybrid – the Cooper S E Countryman – made its world debut today at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. On the MINI Cooper S E Countryman, the front wheels are powered by the combustion engine, the rear wheels by the electric motor. The familiar space under the bonnet is occupied by a 3- cylinder gasoline engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology from the latest generation of the BMW Group engines.
From a capacity of 1.5 liters this mobilizes a peak output of 134 hp. The maximum torque of the engine is 162 ft-lbs., which goes on stream at 1,250 rpm. In the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4, the combustion engine is combined with a modified 6-speed Steptronic transmission.
The second power unit of the MINI S E Countryman ALL4 is an electric motor that is housed under the luggage compartment floor. Designed according to the principle of a hybrid synchronous motor, the electric drive offers an output of 87 hp – which is particularly high considering its size and weight – and generates a maximum torque of 122 ft-lbs.
A total system output of 221 hp and a combined torque of 284 ft- lbs allows the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds.
Unmistakable elements on the inside and outside point to the badge on the new Countryman hybrid. The connection for the charging cable is under a flap in the area of the left-hand side scuttle. Other features are the model-specific “e” badge on the side scuttles and also a yellow “S” in the model inscription on the rear as well as on the radiator grille and door sill finishers.
The special features of the cockpit include a yellow start/stop unit at the center of the toggle switch panel and a performance display in the instrument cluster on the steering column. The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 comes as standard with the MINI Connected infotainment system featuring a 6.5-inch color screen in the central instrument. This displays information such as the charge state of the high- voltage battery and operating mode of the hybrid drive selected by eDrive toggle switch.
The Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 plug-in hybrid will go on sale in June 2017.
[Photos: John Hietter]
Ugly heavy cheaply built car. BMW ruined Mini.
Because you’ve obviously seen it in person, been in it, and driven it, right?
The new MINIs are more upscale than prior generations. Build quality is on par with entry-level 3-series, A4/5, and C-Class. Or upper trim level X1/2-series, A2/3, and G/CLA/B-Class, etc.
Here’s hoping the spy photos of the PHEV Countryman with a chili red roof meant there’s a JCW version in the works.
That would be the easiest power bump, swap out the 1.5L for the 2.0L. Sign me up for one if they make a JCW E!
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