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The Countryman is loaded with safety tech
Safety – The Countryman SD gets all the safety equipment one expects from a car of this class. There are multiple airbags along with a host of electrically assisted features to keep you safe and sound. The Countryman has also scored top honours at Euro NCAP.
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The Countryman is a good alternative to the common SUVs
Verdict – View the Mini Countryman SD as an SUV and you are likely to be disappointed. The Countryman does not have the ground clearance, the looks or even the four-wheel-drive system to justify the SUV status. Moreover, the India-spec SD version feels paired down with lower equipment and no customisation on the inside. It does not ride very well either. But the Countryman SD is an incredibly engaging car with a strong engine and sharp handling. This is a truly practical MINI with a big boot, loads of interior space and an efficient diesel engine. The local assembly has resulted in a price that is not very high (Rs. 37.40 lakhs ex-showroom, Mumbai) meaning that it will be on the radars of many people shopping for a luxury SUV. If you are one of them who prioritize driving fun without compromising on practicality and want to be different, the Countryman SD is an ideal urban crossover.
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The semi-digital instrument cluster looks cool
What’s Cool
* Attractive looks and instantly recognizable
* Practical interiors with plenty of space
* Punchy performing diesel engine along with sensational handling
What’s Not So Cool
* Lacks of a lot of equipment
* Ride quality on bad roads suffers a lot
Alternatives: – Audi Q3, BMW X1, Volvo XC40, Mercedes GLA
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The classic round headlights instantly identify this as a MINI
2019 MINI Countryman SD Specifications
* Engine: 1995cc, 4-Cyl, Diesel
* Power: 190 HP @ 4000 RPM
* Torque: 400 Nm @ 1750 RPM
* Transmission: 8-Speed AT
* Fuel Consumption: 12 km/l
* Fuel Type: Diesel
* Tyre Size: 205/55/17 (Front & Rear)
* Suspension: Single-Link Spring-Strut (Front), Multiple-Control-Arm (Rear)
* Brakes: Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
* Safety: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, Traction Control
2019 MINI Countryman SD Dimensions
* Overall length x width x height: 4299 mm X 1822 mm X 1557 mm
* Wheelbase: 2595 mm
* Turning Radius: 6-metres
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 51-litres
* Kerb Weight: 1540 kgs
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Will you choose the Countryman over the German SUVs?
Testers’ Note:
“I have driven every offering from MINI but never got around to driving the Countryman earlier. Drove the Countryman SD finally and totally loved it for its practicality and fun-factor. You can take this MINI almost anywhere without worrying about its ground clearance and the amazing 2.0-litre diesel engine is like a cherry on the cake. The Countryman offers excellent handling and it is really engaging to drive. I feel the Countryman makes more sense than the Cooper diesel.” – Parth Gohil, Associate Editor, MotorBeam.
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