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2017 Mini Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 is the largest Mini ever; it's also a plug-in hybrid

Apart from the 2017 Countryman, Mini also announced the new Cooper and Cooper S which are expected to go on sale in March 2017.

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Tech2 News Staff|Oct 27, 2016, 16:44:40 IST

Mini has unveiled its largest vehicle ever in form of the 2017 Mini Countryman. Apart from the 2017 Countryman, Mini also announced the new Cooper and Cooper S which are expected to go on sale in March 2017. The Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 plug-in hybrid will arrive in markets starting June 2017. All three variants of the Cooper will go official at Los Angeles International Auto Show, which takes place on 16 November.Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (4)Out of these the Cooper SE ALL4 plug-in hybrid is the most interesting one. "The Mini Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 will be powered by both a three-cylinder Mini TwinPower Turbo Technology gasoline engine and an electric hybrid synchronous motor," says the release from Mini.Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (2)Talking about big, the 2017 Countryman is indeed the biggest Mini ever produced. There's a 30 percent increase in cargo space compared to currently available Mini models.Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (1)You also get a Panorama Sunroof, Sensatec Leatherette upholstery, a MINI Connected infotainment system that now comes with 6.5-inch high resolution display and a rear view camera along with rear park distance control.Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (5)Coming to the ALL4, Mini promises a range of 24 miles in electric mode. There is a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine paired to an 87-hp electric motor. The combined output is 221 horsepower with 284 pound-feet of torque.

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First Published:Oct 27, 2016, 16:44:40 IST
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