James Kon
The new Untamed Edition of MINI Countryman exclusively available in Cooper S Form, was unveiled in the Sultanate yesterday at the QAF Auto Onecity Roadshow in OneCity Shopping Centre.
The public can take a look at the new ride at the shopping centre over the weekend.
Exclusive design and equipment features make the largest and most versatile model of the British premium brand the perfect companion for spontaneous excursions beyond the bounds of urban mobility.
The Edition models have particularly authentic product personalities featuring its own distinctive hallmark character.
The exclusive and precisely coordinated design and the equipment features emphasise each model’s characteristic elements. In the Untamed edition, the MINI Countryman sharpened its profile as the perfect companion for spontaneously heading out on adventures beyond the bounds of the city.
The new MINI Countryman highlighted the robust look and off road potential thanks to its exterior design specifically geared towards robust versatility.
Not only does the exclusive Momentum Grey metallic paintwork gives the Countryman a unique appearance, the MINI ALL 4 exterior look also contributes a further layer of sophistication whose specific trim elements are finished in body colour. The harmonious colour scheme emphasised the clear design language of the MINI’s Countryman’s exterior. In addition, the side scuttles and door sills feature a graphic pattern inspired by a mountain landscape and the “Untamed” inscription. Corresponding lettering is also featured on the rear side windows.
Revving up to a top speed of 223 kilometres per hour (km/h), the Countryman is equipped with four cylinder petro engine with MINI twinpower turbo technology as well as a seven-speed steptronic sport transmission with double clutch.
The interior echoes superiority with nature inspired shades of green and blue dominate the design for the Countryman.
The exclusive highland green colour combined with blue and green contrast stitching on the surfaces of the sports seats in the MINI Yours Leather Lounge Finish.
For the first time, there is a large scale graphic with the Untamed lettering serves as a motif on the dashboard panel.
In a further touch of flair, the lettering is illuminated making it particularly eye catching in the night. In addition, the Countryman features emblems with the “Untamed” lettering on the seats and in the bottom spoke of Nappa sports leather steering wheel, floor mats with a three dimensionally embossed landscape pattern in the style of the door sills and decorative trims and an anthracite coloured roof lining.
The Countryman is fitted with the MINI navigation system, ensuring that drivers are kept on the best possible route.
The driving assistant package is also a standard feature on all edition vehicles where the camera based system increases safety on the road by recognising and reporting speed limits.
The collision warning and pedestrian warning system with city braking function make it easier to avoid dangerous situation especially in the city’s traffic.
Further enhancing safety, the driving assistant package includes park distance control with sensors at the rear and rear view camera as well as cruise control with braking function. The lane departure warning feature helps the driver to stay safely on the chosen course at speed between 70km/h and 210km/h.