2014 Mini Cooper – Mini may be one of your dream vehicles, regarding to its iconic form and profile, and the fun driving experience that offered. But when it comes to having a car with performance, most of you won’t count it. The company must realize that fact until finally they proudly introduce Mini Cooper. Still with the iconic and unique look, but with feature-packed, and versatility, the Countryman has been ready to play in small crossover segment since 2011.
Exterior
2014 Mini Cooper may not the only small crossover-based vehicle that released by the company, besides, it also has MINI Clubman. But the Clubman seemingly can’t handle the demand of extra space that buyers often complain. Nearly five inches taller, six inches longer, and four inches wider than the Clubman, 2014 Mini Cooper is a five-door hatchback that could comfortably carry your five passengers. There’s nothing we could say about the exterior design, since it is clearly MINI with little variation on the upright nose, short hood, floating roof, and big bulbous headlights. As a crossover with bigger size than the Countryman and Clubman, 2014 Mini Cooper also boats aggressive front end, broad grille, and flared bumper. This car has absolutely smaller exterior design than 2014 Volvo S60.
Interior
For the 2014 model year Mini Cooper has made some improvement in the cabin area, it could be seen in the rear bench seats that nicely accommodate one additional occupant that makes a total of five, replacing the previous a pair of rear bucket seats. John Cooper Works appearance package is offered for the first time this year to all Countryman models, where buyers are allowed to add sporty style of the JCW models without requires extra cash. As regular treatment, it obviously offers more room for cargo and for the passenger compared to the Clubman or the little Cooper. 12.2 to 16.5 cubic feet of cargo space is acquired depends on the occupant’s seating position, fold down the rear seats, and you’ll get a total of 41.3 cubic feet of space available for your luggage.
Engine
1.6 L 4V engine is basically the only powertrain for all Cooper models, both normally aspirated and turbocharged. Six-speed manual transmission also comes as standard, while six-speed automatic is also available as another option. Powers delivered is different based on the model. The base Cooper will get 121 hp, the Cooper S, where the engine is upgraded, will give you 181 hp, and the last, the John Cooper Countryman model will satisfy you the most with its 211 hp.
Price
Price starts from $22,100 to $25,700.
