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Mini Countryman Hatchback 1.5 C Sport 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Cooper Sport
Price	£32,520
Engine Power - BHP	170
Acceleration	8.3
Top Speed	132 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	136
Length	4444 mm
Width	1843 mm
Height	1661 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	450 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1545 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth connection
Circular OLED Screen
Compatible mobile phone bluetooth with audio streaming
Cruise Control (DCC)
Digital dashboard display
Driving assistant
E-call
Electro-mechanical speed dependant steering assistance
MINI Experience Modes
Mini navigation system
MINI TeleServices
Parking assistant in camera and ultrasound based assistance system, rear view camera, parking aid and distance control

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive suspension
Double clutch sports transmission
Larger capacity fuel tank

Entertainment

6 speakers
DAB Digital radio
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

Auto tailgate
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Front and rear apron
Front and rear electric windows
Heated rear window
High gloss hexagonal patterned grille surround
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
LED third brake light
Rain sensor with auto headlights
Rear roof spoiler with airblades
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Roof rails

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split rear bench seat
Anthracite headliner
Auto air conditioning
Floor mats
Front armrest
Front headrests
Heated steering wheel
Height and length steering column adjustment
JCW Front sports seats
Lidded storage box in Black/Red knit
Perforated Vescin steering wheel
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
6 Airbags - front, side, head and seat belt tensioners
ABS
Brake calipers in Black with JCW badge
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Electronic handbrake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Front ISOFIX (iSize)
Hill hold assist
Hill start assist
JCW Sport Brakes
Manual rear child locks
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle

Security

Alarm system with tilt sensor, monitoring doors, bonnet interior and tailgate
Auto drive away locking
Deadlocking function
Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Remote control locking
Start/stop toggle with keyless go

Wheels

Tyre repair kit plus

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	181
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	123

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	11.1:0
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - High	54.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	51.4

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	81
NCAP Safety Assist %	79
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.3
Engine Power - BHP	170
Engine Power - RPM	4700
Engine Torque - NM	280
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	132 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	245/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	JCW RUNWAY SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1661 mm
Length	4444 mm
Wheelbase	2692 mm
Width	1843 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2069 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	54
Gross Vehicle Weight	2095 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1450 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	450 l
Max. Loading Weight	550 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1545 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.6 m

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