MINI Countryman EV Spotted Undisguised And Oh Boy

Discussion in 'Countryman EV' started by Domenick, Apr 17, 2023.

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  3. Is it just me or do the newer model MINI's look like ordinary cars.
     
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  4. Puppethead

    Puppethead Well-Known Member

    Well, it's basically the same as the BMW iX1 so yeah, generic. Man is it long, even though the iX1 is referred to as BMW's "smallest SUV". I doubt the extremely elongated front is going to be a giant frunk.
     
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  5. To my eye the front of this car, with the crease in the hood, looks like a 'sedan'. Ick. Screenshot 2023-04-17 at 5.22.03 PM.png
     
  6. teslarati97

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    I thought the three dimensional racing creases was a modern take on the stripes?
     
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  8. I would suggest giving it a hood scoop :eek: to take people's eyes off the creases. Or, maybe some stripes would help hide them?

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  9. teslarati97

    teslarati97 Well-Known Member

    Well the real question is are you a dog person, fish person, or a cat person?

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  10. SameGuy

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    YUL
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    SameGuy Well-Known Member Subscriber

    YUL
    That said, I’m unmoved. I guess I’ll wait to see the North American production version of the Aceman before deciding on a compact crossover (if we decide to go all-electric and trade in the low-mileage Subaru).
     
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  13. TuppyGlossop

    TuppyGlossop New Member

    What is the plastic piece at the C pillar? I can’t figure that out
     
  14. teslarati97

    teslarati97 Well-Known Member

    Not sure. In the iX1, the rear passenger's head will be behind the C-pillar. Probably the airbag and/or seatbelt is in the interior. The spy shot distorts the Countryman making it look much longer that it actually is.

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  15. SameGuy

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    Lol I just noticed that looking at the pictures in the article linked above while I was on the other forum, and pointed it out there. I came here to make the same remarks! What on Earth is this nonsense!?

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  16. SameGuy

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    YUL
    To be quite honest, I think the front fascia works really well. It’s a clever evolution of the R60 and F60 designs. It’s a pity about the rest of the car though.
     
  17. teslarati97

    teslarati97 Well-Known Member

    Just wait and see if it's the evolution of a disco ball with projection lights (as opposed to side amber signal lights). I was recently watching some Tesla Bjorn about party buses in his neighborhood...
     
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  18. insightman

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    When they took the parts out of the box, they misread the directions. Those two pieces go together to make the hood scoop.
     
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  19. sacharama

    sacharama Active Member

    In action with camo


     
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  20. vader

    vader Well-Known Member

    I hate to be that person, but am I the first to say what a really ugly MINI. The previous gen countryman looked all right - not as good as the cooper, but all right. This is downright terrible. Secondly, even though it can be AWD, 200kW will mean that at about 2100kg, it will have the same power to weight ratio as the SE. Overall, quite disappointing. I had high hopes, and even put a deposit down sight unseen (as I did with the SE). This will be the first time I ever cancel a deposit. Disappointing.....
     
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  21. sacharama

    sacharama Active Member

    It kinda reminds me of the Ford FLEX and that's not flattering...

    It's too long and it looks clumsy and bland
     
  22. Alf_W

    Alf_W Active Member

    It looks way too long. Is that an artifact of the photo, or does it represent the actual dimensions? I’m not loving it.
     
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