MINI United states of america announces the pricing for the new MINI Cooper Due south Countryman. Base cost starts at $25,250, excluding a $700 destination charge. A well-equipped Cooper South Countryman comes just under $30,000 marker.

MINI enters the US marketplace with a option of ii engines, i of them the rev-happy one.six-liter four-cylinder gasoline and the 2nd constitute in the the Cooper South model adds a twin-curlicue turbocharger and direct fuel injection with a total of 181-horsepower.

Information technology besides features fully-variable valve management offer the best balance of engine power and fuel consumption in its course. And as an alternative to the standard 6-speed manual gearbox, both Cooper and Cooper S models are also available with a six-speed automatic transmission consummate with manual control priced at $1,250.

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The Cooper S Countryman ALL4 starts at $26,950.

The Countryman has five feature packages, including a Convenience Parcel and two Sport packages.

Here is a listing of some of the options bachelor for the MINI Countryman:

  • Premium Package (dual-panel panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, Harman Kardon stereo): $ane,250
  • Sport Parcel (18-inch wheels, rear spoiler, sport seats, fog lights, dynamic traction control and hood stripes): $1,000-$1,250
  • Convenience Package (garage door opener, 1-touch keyless entry, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers and Bluetooth connectivity): $one,250
  • Cold Atmospheric condition Package (power-folding heated mirrors, heated washer jets and heated front seats): $750
  • MINI Continued: $ane,000
  • Navigation: $i,750

Next yr BMW launches the X1 model in the North American market and expectations are that the entry-level model will be priced beneath $30,000, possibly creating some competition for the MINI Countryman.