Mini Countryman, called Mini Crossover in Japan, is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV, the first vehicle of this type to be launched by BMW under the Mini marque.
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12 Facts About Mini Countryman
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In 2012 the Mini Countryman received some minor amendments, including an EU6 exhaust emissions standard compliance for the One and Cooper models, and using a different clutch material and improved software to reduce stalling problems.
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In June 2011, Mini USA collaborated with rock band Kiss to create a quartet of one-off Countryman crossovers themed after the band.
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Almost 1 out of every 3 vehicles Mini sold in the US in 2011 was a Countryman.
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Minor facelift to the Mini Countryman was unveiled at the 2014 New York International Auto Show.
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Second generation Mini Countryman was introduced at the LA Auto Show in November 2016 and went on sale in February 2017 in Europe, and March elsewhere.
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The Cooper Mini Countryman will be powered by a turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, while the Cooper S will use a new 2.
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In summer 2019, Mini launched an updated version of the Countryman JCW, unofficially known as Countryman JCW 306.
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In July 2010, Mini announced plans to enter the World Rally Championship with the Countryman beginning in 2011, and entering season-long tournament starting from 2012.
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Mini Countryman won the car category of the 2014 Dakar Rally with the All4 driven by Nani Roma.
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In 2013, assembly of the Mini Countryman was expanded to three international locations: from April 2013 at BMW's plant near Chennai, India, specifically for the Indian market from June 2013 at the BMW Group Malaysia Assembly Plant in Kulim, Kedah, and at the BMW Manufacturing Thailand plant in Rayong from August 2013.
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Since November 2016, the second generation Mini Countryman has been assembled at VDL Nedcar in Born, the Netherlands.
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