Thread: Mini to show refreshed Countryman at LA

Interior revisions aim to increase practicality and ease of useMini is to unveil a revised version of its Countryman crossover at this months Los Angeles motor show.
The revisions come two years after the models initial debut and focus on bringing interior quality up to a higher standard, in the face of competition from the Audi Q3 and BMW X1.
The biggest changes are to the centre console, which gains a new storage cubby hole — thanks to the relocation of the window switches to the door panels. The drivers side door will come equipped with all-around window controls as well as switches for the electric door mirrors.

New doorINSERTs have been fitted and the armrests re-profiled for greater comfort, while the centrally mounted speedometer and four air vents are now ringed in carbon-black, with the option of gloss black or chrome detailing.
The Countryman will now come as standard with a three-seat rear bench, with two individual seats available as a no-cost option.
Exterior revisions are limited to new colour options: Brilliant Copper metallic and Blazing Red metallic.
The engine line-up is unchanged, meaning three diesel and four petrol units with power ranging from 90-218bhp. All except the entry-level diesel model are available with an optional six-speed automatic gearbox in place of the standard six-speed manual item.