The Mini Countryman plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is in Australian showrooms, priced from A$57,200.
“The Mini Country plug-in hybrid is the first step in what will be an exciting journey into the world of Mini future mobility,” says Mini Australia general manager Brett Waudby.
“With performance on-par to the famous Countryman Cooper S but even greater efficiency, thanks to its plug-in hybrid drivetrain, the Countryman plug-in hybrid offers exceptional all-round performance, versatility and economy.”
It has about a 40km electric range and 500km total range, the synchronous electric motor generating 65kW of power and 165Nm torque driving the rear wheels.
A turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine provides 100kW and 220Nm, driving the front axle via a six-speed automatic transmission, making the car all-wheel drive capable.
Combined, the two motors produce 165kW and 385Nm, getting it to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds which equals the acceleration of the Countryman Cooper S.
The PHEV uses only 2.1L/100km of fuel with combined carbon dioxide emissions at 49g/km.
Auto eDrive allows the electric motor to push the Mini Countryman to 80km/h before the combustion engine engages, while Max eDrive uses electric power to reach 125km/h. The combined top speed is nearly 200km/h.
A save battery mode regenerates the battery to a 90% charge.
About 405 litres of luggage space is available in the rear, which increases to 1275L with the second row seats folded.
The battery pack is warrantied for six years or 100,000km, whichever comes first.
Charging times range from two hours 15 minutes with the Mini Wallbox to three hours 15 minutes via a regular household socket.
The Mini Countryman PHEV has a wide array of infotainment features, including the latest Mini Connected e-mobility journey management system and wireless Apple CarPlay.
Airbags are to the front side for the driver and front passenger, with curtain airbags in the front and rear passenger zones.
Other safety features include active cruise control, city crash mitigation with pedestrian protection, forward collision warning, front and rear park distance control, reversing camera, speed limit information and controls, performance control and dynamic traction control.
It has many features as standard, including 18-inch alloy wheels and heated exterior mirrors with washer jets.
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