MINI Cooper Countryman and Paceman to come with AWD system (UK)

MINI UK has extended its range of all-wheel models by including the Cooper Countryman and Paceman. Now the all-wheel drive is optionally available for four models each of the MINI Countryman and MINI Pacemna, and it is a standard feature of the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman and the MINI John Cooper Works Paceman.

The spontaneous power delivery and precise handling of the MINI all-wheel drive system ALL4 for the new models will be made available from July 2013. This increases the number of all-wheel versions within the MINI model range to ten models. The new models are also fitted with 6-speed manual transmission as standard, with 6-speed automatic transmission available as an option.

With the improved traction, driving stability and ability, the permanent all-wheel drive system improves the control while driving on snow, sand or slippery surfaces, as well offering extra grip on twisty roads. ALL4 is based on an electromagnetic centre differential and distributes drive force at continuously variable levels between the front and rear axle. Its electronic control system is integrated directly in the DSC control unit (Dynamic Stability Control), enabling it to direct drive torque quickly and precisely to where it can be most effectively transformed into propulsion.

The new models MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4 and MINI Cooper Paceman ALL4 comes powered by the 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine that produces 122bhp, and the spontaneous forward thrust helps the engine to give maximum torque of 160Nm and 190Nm with automatic transmission. Now the MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4 accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in mere 11.9 seconds, and attains a top speed of 184km/h. The MINI Countryman ALL4 has an average fuel consumption of 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres (automatic: 7.5 litres) on the EU test cycle and CO2 emissions of 167 (175) grams per kilometre. On the other hand the MINI Cooper Paceman ALL4 accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in just 11.8 seconds and attains a top speed of 185kmph.  

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