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US $26,850.00
Year:2011 Mileage:11528 Color: and interior are in Pristine Condition
Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

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2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL - All Wheel Drive

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Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition 

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL - All Wheel Drive

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 In Pristine Condition - Inside & Outside

Must See in Person to Appreciate Vehicle Condition

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- No Accident History

- No Damage History

- No Paintwork History

- No Dents

- No Dings

- Rust Free Car

- Smoke Free Interior

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL - All Wheel Drive

Both the exterior and interior are in Pristine Condition; Clean and Fresh.

We have included over 250 pictures so you can judge for yourself the condition this sharp MINI is in.

For your peace of mind, we remind you that this vehicle is under a remainder of the

48 month / 50,000 miles bumper to bumper MINI Manufacturer's Warranty

and optional 36 months / 36,000 miles FREE MINI Maintenance Program..

So, if you are in the market for a very affordable late model Cooper S Countryman 4ALL AWD

for yourself or a loved one, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at this super sharp

 2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL AWD that is offered at a LOW BUY IT NOW and PRICED TO SELL!!!

MINI Manufacturer's Warranty!

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Retail Date/In Service Date: 08-08-2011

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     4 Years/50,000 Miles MINI Manufacturer's Warranty

Valid Until 08-08-2015 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

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No Cost $0 - Free

3 Years/50,000 Miles MINI Maintenance Program

Valid Until 08-08-2014 or 36,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

 Full Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance, as determined
 
by the Service Interval Indicator for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first
 
Full Maintenance Program includes items that need replacement due to normal
 
wear and tear, provided wear and tear exceeds MINI specifications
 
This includes items such as brake pads, brake rotors and wiper blade inserts
 
that are not covered by the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty
 
Any adjustments required due to normal operating conditions are also included
 
For exclusions and limitations, refer to the Service and Warranty Information booklet
 

that came with your new MINI, or see 
your authorized MINI center for details

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Extended Warranties up to 100,000 miles valid in any

North America MINI Dealership are Available - Please Inquire

Please View "Closely Vehicle Options" Listed Below!

 

This Vehicle Is Equipped With Following Options:

 

Exterior Paint Color: True Blue Metallic - $500 Option

Metallic paint is optional and add beauty & prestige to your car

Roof and Mirror Caps in White Color

White Bonnet Stripes

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Interior: Polar Beige Gravity Leather - $1,500 Option

Interior Color: Polar Beige

Color Line: Carbon Black

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Premium Package - $1,750 (This Package Includes)

Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof

The huge Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof covers 60% of a MINI's roof surface

 and provides incredible sky views and fresh air for front and rear passengers.

And both the front and rear sunroof panels tilt up into

 partially open positions for maximum flexibility.

harman/kardon Sound System

Turn Your MINI into a mobile concert hall with this premium harman/kardon sound system

 featuring an immersive Digital Sound Processor for a concert like experience

delivered by 10 speakers on eight channels with 480 watts of dynamic power. 

Automatic Climate Control

While the standard air conditioning still gets  those icicles forming, this option adds

 fully-electronic control to automatically maintain the temperature you desire.

Meanwhile, the active cabin filtration system helps ensure that malodorous

 scents and polluted air have a difficult time entering the cockpit.

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Convenience Package - $1,250 (This Package Includes)

Comfort Access System

While keyless entry is standard, Comfort Access takes it to a whole

new level as it adds a transceiver to your key that MINI will recognize.

This allows you to leave the key in your pocket and still lock or unlock

the car by only pressing a button on any of the of the door handles

Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors

The auto-dimming rear view mirror uses light sensitive elements to

automatically help minimize glare from headlights behind you.

Garage Door Opener

The MINI Universal Garage Door Opener works with numerous automatic garage types

 and is integrated right into your rear view mirror, helping to eliminate cockpit clutter.

Bluetooth and USB/iPod Adapter 

Keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel with this Bluetooth hands-free system 

that lets you control your phone or MP3 device via stereo controls.

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STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission - $1,250 (This Option Includes)

6-Speed Auto w/Agitronic Mode

This 6-speed transmission can change gears automatically or let you

 control shift points using F1-style steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

Prepare to experience maximum control and motoring exhilaration

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Sport Package - $1,000 (This Package Includes)

Xenon Headlights with Power Washers

 Headlamps using Xenon gas provide exceptionally crisp illumination

and have more than twice the power of conventional halogen system.

They also feature auto-height leveling to maintain a consistent beam of light in front of you.

 18" Black Turbo Fan Spoke Alloy Wheels in White Color

Exclusive 18" x 7.5" Alloy Wheels in Turbo Fan design make

for a sprightly appearance and an even livelier drive.

Equipped with 225/45 R18 Performance Run Flat Tires

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Center Arm Rest - $250 - Option

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio - Included

Enjoy digital entertainment wherever you drive, coast-to-coast

SIRIUS delivers 60 commercial-free music streams and over 40 news, sports and entertainment

streams from the best names in the business, including CNN, ESPN, CNBC, NPR and Radio Disney

SIRIUS Satellite Radio integrates seamlessly into your vehicle with the controls of your BMW's radio

SIRIUS service subscription required

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Multi-Function Steering Wheel - Included

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, lets you keep

both hands on the wheel while adjusting controls for cruise, audio

and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones - if equipped

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ALL4 - All Wheel Drive System - Included

The Countryman is the first and only MINI available with all wheel drive.

By integrating directly with Dynamic Stability Control, the ALL4 permanent

all wheel drive system's response time is reduced to less than a tenth of a second.

That means more dynamic, more accurate and more efficient

on-the fly adjustments - resulting in superior grip on all types of terrain.

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High Definition Radio (HD)

HD Radio broadcasting is the new, digital standard for AM and FM radio stations.

Across the United States, over 1300 AM/FM stations have upgraded to

HD Radio technology, with over 600 of the FM stations also offering new,

HD Radio-only "multicast" channels, vastly increasing programming choice

HD Radio stations are broadcast in crystal-clear digital sound and offer innovative

data services, such as song artist and title scrolling across the screen

HD Radio is totally subscription free from your local AM and FM radio stations,

once your car is equipped with an HD Radio receiver

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Sport Button

When you're looking for even more motoring fun, just press the Sport Button

This standard feature will adjust various electronic settings in your MINI

to provide more rapid acceleration response and tighter steering

If paired with an automatic transmission, it will even adjust your shift points for quicker gear changes

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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System

A tire pressure monitoring system or TPMS is an electronic system

 for monitoring the air pressure in a vehicle tire

and automatically transmitting a warning to the driver in the event

 of an under and, in some cases, over inflated tire

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Foglights

Front Fog Lights enhance visibility during inclement driving

conditions and help add to a MINI's sporty appearance

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On Board Computer

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MSRP Sticker when New: $35,150 + Sales Tax & Fees

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Note: This 2011 MINI Cooper S Contryman 4ALL, was reacquired by MINI North America after the last retail owner or lessee requested its repurchase because the non conformity was not corrected within a reasonable time as required by the law.

Concern reported by original owner: "Engine malfunction light illuminated".
MINI graciously repurchased the car from the owner and corrected the concern under the manufacturer's warranty. MINI simply performed the following repairs to correct the concern: "Replaced activated charcoal filter, leak diagnosis pump and charged battery”. MINI will very commonly repurchase vehicles to ensure a 100% customer satisfaction.

This 2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL has remaining balance of MINI Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 08-08-2015 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. Further, this car have also NO COST $0 - FREE MINI Maintenance Program for 3 Years/36,000 miles valid until 08-08-2013 or 36,000 miles whichever occurs first.

We offer Extended Warranty valid in any US & Canada MINI Dealership. Please see below extended warranty rates.
 
Supreme Coverage - Terms: Years / Miles
 
Supreme Coverage 4 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $1,417
 
Supreme Coverage 4 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $1,542
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $1,453
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $1,591
 
Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $1,523
 
Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $1,732
 
Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $1,553
 
Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $1,792

Please look closely at the many detailed photos we have provided. Needless to say, this is a stunning color combination for this world-class Countryman, and certainly the one that was front and center on the showroom floor at any of the leading MINI dealerships. I hope the pictures do this beauty justice! Just throw yourself in the driver's seat and cruise. It's mechanically sound, and looks forward to pleasing it's next owner. This breathtaking MINI is in outstanding condition, free of any dents or unsightly parking lot door dings, and the sparkling finish is just beautiful. The sumptuous interior is in superb condition as well. VERY CLEAN is the best way to describe this car.

If you have any unanswered questions, comments, or concerns,

please call us at 214-358-3400. Thank you!

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Vehicle Inspection

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them in any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local MINI Dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the client.

Please contact us with any questions.

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Vehicle Condition

You will also have a piece of mind as this pre–owned 2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL All Wheel Drive

has the remainder of a MINI Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 years / 50,000 miles

and NO COST $0 - FREE MINI Maintenance Program for 3 Years / 36,000 miles.

You are worry-free when you're making offer on this beautiful 2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL All Wheel Drive.

Look at the pictures below and judge for yourself how nice it looks.

This is your chance, to own in Pristine condition 2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL All Wheel Drive

 at a price you have always heard about through the Internet.

We hope you are our next satisfied online buyer.

Good luck and happy bidding. 

Auto Financing 

Numerous financial institutions can help you to finance this vehicle.

We recommend Pentagon Federal Credit Union and USAA Federal Savings Bank.

Please call them directly for more details.

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 Great Rates as Low as 1.99%* (APR) for Qualified Buyers

 from

Pentagon Federal Credit Union: 1-800-247-5626  

www.penfed.org

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USAA Federal Savings Bank: 1-800-531-2256  

www.usaa.com

*Interest rates fluctuate daily - please contact above financial institutions for today's rate; On Approved Credit

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Note:

If you are financing the vehicle, please have it pre-approved

before making an offer or commit to purchase.

Thank you!

Vehicle VIN # WMWZC5C50BWL55427

Vehicle Title - Ready for Export

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Recall Document Ready for Canadian Buyer - FREE!

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We can help you to TRANSPORT - EXPORT

this vehicle anywhere in the US, Canada or Worldwide!

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL - All Wheel Drive

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman 4ALL - All Wheel Drive

Low, Low, Low Miles!

Only 11,528 Miles - in Pristine Condition!

Low, Low, Low Miles!

Only 11,528 Miles - in Pristine Condition!

 

Engine

Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Alloy Engine,

fully variable valve timing (VALVETRONIC valvetrain technology)

16 Valves - 4 per cylinder, 181 Horsepower @ 5500 RPM

Units Could be Programmed

in Metric Settings for Export Buyer 

Units Could be Programmed

in Metric Settings for Export Buyer 

Included with the Vehicle:

2 Master Keys, Manuals & Case, 4 MINI Floor Mats, MSRP Sticker

(As Depicted Above)

Be a "Smart Buyer" and call us 214-358-3400 before the Auction ends to make a deal.

We can end the auction at anytime and Sell To You! 

All it takes is your sincerity with a phone call and a $500 deposit.

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Terms and Conditions of Sale

Before you continue, you should print or save a copy of the Terms & Conditions for your records. 
 
We are committed to showing you honesty and integrity. 

We ask that you show us the same courtesy by abiding to all Westwood Motorcars terms and conditions. 

You are entering a legal binding contract. Please read the following carefully. 

Your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase constitutes your acceptance

 of all the terms and conditions in this Terms of Sale agreement. 

You acknowledge and agree that your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase has the 

same effect as manually signing a contract and creates a valid, binding agreement between you and Westwood Motorcars.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY 

At Westwood Motorcars, the complete satisfaction with your new vehicle purchase is our top priority. 

For that reason, we guarantee that the vehicle you purchase from us meets or exceeds your expectations, 

or we will refund your deposit in full, less a $150 processing fee. 

Here is how it works: 

After securing the new vehicle purchase by a deposit, buyer has 7 days to complete the transaction. 

Within that 7 day period, buyer may view, inspect, and test drive the vehicle personally or using a 

3rd party services, to insure that the vehicle meets their expectations, and

that they are completely satisfied with the vehicle. 

If for any reason, the buyer is not completely satisfied with the outcome of the inspection, 

Westwood Motorcars will cancel the deal and refund deposit paid by buyer to Westwood Motorcars,

less $150 processing fee. Buyer must complete inspection before completing purchase and/or the 

vehicle leaves our facility. Buyer is also responsible for any inspection cost or expenses.

Once again we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase and we will have it no other way! 

We welcome you to come visit our facility as well as view our vehicles during business hours. 

To better assist all guest, test drives and vehicle showing are by appointment only. 

Please call 214-358-3400 at least one hour in advance to make an appointment.

FUNDS 

Bidders should seek pre-approval and commitment from a lender before making a bid/purchase or contact us 

before bidding/purchasing for information on available financing options. The full payment for this sale must 

take place within 7 calendar days of the auction close. Full payment can be made by certified check, or bank 

wire-transfer. We can also accept and honor Online Bank Checks from Pentagon Federal Credit Union, 

USAA and other lenders. However, buyer must first contact us before buying, initiating a purchase,

placing bids or clicking the "Buy It Now" for more information and qualification details.

DEPOSITS - PAYMENT TERMS

To secure this vehicle we require immediate $500 deposit.

Remaining balance to be paid in full and buyer to take delivery of vehicle no later than 7 days after auction's - listing close.

If payment terms are not followed as above, all contracts, eBay and Westwood Motorcars are void.

Due to the fact that we often have multiple prospective buyers for the same vehicle,

we will not hold a vehicle without $500 deposit - No Exceptions.

Without this deposit, all vehicles will remain advertised, listed, and available for sale.

PAYMENT METHODS

- Cash - US currency and in person only

- Certified Cashier's Checks (US Financial Institutions only) - that can be verified during normal business hours

- Bank Wire Transfer - preferred for faster transaction and required for all International Transactions

- No Escrows

- Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No Exceptions.

TAXES & FEES FOR TEXAS BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee. 

Texas residents must pay 6.25% sales tax and all other applicable Texas taxes and fees.

FEE FOR OUT OF THE STATE BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee.

All taxes and license, title fees will need to be paid by the buyer when the vehicle is registered in their home state.

All state taxes and motor vehicle-related fees are administered by each state individually,

are not included in the price of the vehicle, and are non-negotiable.

Vehicle may be picked up locally or shipped at buyer's expense.

TRANSPORTATION 

We are willing to help with any reasonable vehicle shipping 

or delivery arrangement that the buyer may wish to arrange.

Please understand that we will arrange shipping for you as a value added service only. 

Westwood Motorcars does not have affiliation with any shipper or transporter.

TITLES 

Westwood Motorcars guarantees lien free titles on all our vehicles.

Absolutely NO Salvage titles or Reconditioned titles. 

All mileage stated is actual and accurate unless otherwise noted in the listing. 

An Odometer Disclosure Statement will be furnished to buyer and lender (if vehicle is financed).

Please understand that the mileage may be slightly higher at time of delivery due to demos, test drives and transportation.

In the state of Texas dealer title work can take up to 20 business days. 

Titles will be sent via FedEx for proper tracking. 

Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No exceptions.

VEHICLE INSPECTION

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local MINI dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the buyer. 

Please understand, we do our very professional best to describe in detail the condition of our vehicles as we see it, however,

we are only human and these are pre-owned vehicles, therefore, Westwood Motorcars, and their employees will not be held accountable

 for errors or omissions in the description of the above vehicle or typographical errors in any of our vehicles listings and

descriptions. All vehicle options, specs, features, color descriptions, history, paint history, maintenance records

and manufacturer's warranty information must be researched and confirmed by buyer or a 3rd party inspection

service before completing purchase.

Please call your local franchise dealership and confirm vehicle equipment, vehicle options and warranty expiration dates.

VEHICLE

This vehicle is being sold "As Is" and "Where Is" with no warranty, expressed written or implied.

The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,

or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.

Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage.

Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.

It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied

himself or herself as to the condition and value and to make offer based upon that judgement solely.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

As we rely on information's from numerous sources we are not responsible for mistakes in the listing.

If you are unsure of anything, please ask. Do not assume anything.

Although we make every attempt to accurately describe our automobiles,

it is nearly impossible to go into detail about every mark on a car.

Our vehicles are hand-picked and we stand behind the quality of each car.

That said, most of our vehicles are pre-owned and driven and therefore have been subject to normal wear and tear.

All vehicles are professionally detailed and reconditioned (if needed) prior to delivery.

BOOKS & KEYS

We make every effort to deliver our vehicles to our clients with two keys, manuals/books, floor mats

navigation CDs (if applicable), wheel locks, tool kits, etc..., however, from time-to-time, a vehicle may be missing

one or more of these items and we cannot guarantee that they will be included in the vehicle at the time of sale.

In this case, we are more than happy to provide these items to our customers at our cost we pay!

In the interest of full disclosure all Westwood Motorcars vehicle listing 

include one photograph showing all attached accessories available with the vehicle. 

PROPER VENUE 

All obligations pursuant to this contract shall be performable in Dallas County, in the state of Texas. 

All obligations of purchaser to pay for the vehicle shall be payable in U.S. dollars in Dallas County, Texas. 

Buyer and Westwood Motorcars agree that in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle that

the proper venue for any legal proceedings will be in conducted in Dallas County, Texas.

AUCTIONS - LISTING

We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

There are no bid retractions accepted within the final 24 hours of the auction - listing.

If you have only negative feedback or bid retractions, DO NOT BID without pre approval from Westwood Motorcars. 

Unqualified Bidding, Auction Interference, Shill Bidding, or any form of harassment can be subject to legal prosecution. 

UPDATES 

Westwood Motorcars reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of sale at any time. 

Customers are encouraged to review the Terms of Sale on a periodic basis for modifications. 

This Westwood Motorcars Terms and Conditions of Sale is a revision/update. 

This Policy super cedes any previous terms and conditions. 

Any terms and conditions that contradict this revision or update will be invalid. 

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

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Auto blog

Mini getting serious with next Countryman SUV

Tue, Jul 21 2015

With the core Hardtop and new Clubman already revealed, Mini is moving along with its plans to expand its model lineup around five "hero" models. Next down the pipeline will likely be the new Countryman, which Autocar projects will be larger and more rugged than the existing model. According to the British publication, the new Mini Countryman is set to take more of a proper SUV approach than the outgoing crossover. That means an even larger form, and more serious off-road chops to better take advantage of the connection with the X-Raid rally machine that has been dominating Dakar for the past four years. It's expected to be based on the same UKL front-drive architecture as the Hardtop, Clubman, and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, and offer the latter's all-wheel-drive system as well. Those underpinnings would still make it a crossover, strictly speaking, but with a more rugged approach. It could also emerge a good half-foot longer than the model it will replace, over a third of an inch wider, and offer considerably more cargo space. Although the existing Countryman was derided by many as a step too far for the Mini brand, it ended up accounting for a substantial share of the company's sales – making its replacement a no-brainer for the BMW Group. That's more than could be said for the quirky Paceman crossover coupe, which is not expected to follow this time around, however a slant-backed Countryman variant could be in the cards. The next question is what Mini might do next. Of the five core models it's anticipated to launch, the Countryman would be the third. The Superleggera roadster, a smaller hatchback like the Rocketman concept, and a larger minivan potentially to be dubbed the Traveller have all been rumored. Of course, whatever goes into production could be something else entirely. We'll just have to wait and see. Related Video:

NHTSA slaps BMW with $40M fine for slow Mini recall

Thu, Dec 24 2015

BMW is on the hook for a $40-million fine after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration slapped the automaker over not recalling Minis that failed to meet minimum side-impact crash standards. The civil penalty from NHTSA concerns 2014 and 2015 Mini Cooper hatchback models that "failed a crash test designed to determine whether the vehicle met crash-protection minimums," the government agency said in a press release issued this week. An October 2014 test revealed the first problem, and the Mini was subsequently retested in July, only to fail again and finally prompt a recall of more than 30,000 cars. But according to NHTSA's investigation that was opened in October, BMW waited too long to issue a recall after it knew the cars did not meet standards and bring them into compliance with more energy-absorbing materials installed by Mini dealers. This is the second time NHTSA slapped BMW with a major penalty, following a $3-million fine back in 2012 failing to report recalls of its cars and motorcycles. "For the second time in three years, BMW has been penalized for failing to meet that obligation," NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind said in the release. "The company must take this opportunity to reform its procedures and its culture to put safety where it belongs: at the top of its priority list." In a separate release issued this week, BMW Group said it, "is committed to further improving its recall processes to better serve its customers," and that the company, "respects the role of NHTSA and looks forward to working with them to develop solutions for the future." National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fines BMW $40 million for failing to meet safety requirements Fine is auto company's second since 2012 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has imposed a $40 million civil penalty and a series of performance requirements to automaker BMW North America for a series of violations of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and NHTSA regulations. Under terms of a Consent Order issued to BMW, the company acknowledges that it violated requirements to issue a timely recall of vehicles that did not comply with minimum crash protection standards, to notify owners of recalls in a timely fashion, and to provide accurate information about its recalls to NHTSA. NHTSA imposed a $3 million civil penalty to BMW in 2012 for similar violations.

Mini John Cooper Works GP spied with wide body, big wing

Wed, Feb 13 2019

The Mini John Cooper Works GP was just announced to have over 300 horsepower, and we got an early glimpse at it with teaser images. And now one of our spy photographers caught the car with very thin camouflage. The spy photos reveal that the Mini GP is sticking fairly close to the Frankfurt concept, but toning everything down a bit. At the front, the Mini GP clearly is using the current John Cooper Works hardtop front bumper, but it does have deep chin spoiler additions that allude to the GP concept's massive splitter. The grille has been revised, and the gloss black lower sections are now made of a matte black mesh design. The slot in the middle could have red accents on each side like the red stripe on the concept. The front spoiler blends right in to the new extra-wide fender flares. While the fender extensions don't protrude as far as on the concept, they're otherwise very similar in how they sweep backward at the tops and stand away from the body to allow air to flow through. Something else noticeable from the side are the enormous front brakes. The rotors nearly fill up the wheels, and the calipers look really beefy. The five-spoke wheels on this prototype will be replaced by GP-signature four-spoke wheels as revealed by teaser shots. The back of the GP looks about how we would imagine it. The split rear wing is roughly the same shape as the concept's, but a little narrower. The bumper has a big diffuser area that doesn't necessarily look functional, but should at least look cool. The rear exhaust tips look bigger than normal Mini John Cooper Works models. The Mini GP will go into production in 2020. Only 3,000 examples will be built. We suspect the GP will use the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as the BMW X2 35i, which makes 306 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. Coupled with weight savings, possibly involving a rear seat deletion, and upgraded suspension, and this should be a shockingly fast Mini. Related Video:

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