MINI's next-generation Countryman crossover has emerged in fresh spy video and photos, proving it will be the first model from BMW's city-car brand to come with plug-in hybrid power. Unlike this pre-production prototype shot during cold-weather testing in the snow, the camouflaged Countryman you see in this first spy video of the new-generation MINI SUV wears a sticker saying 'hybrid test vehicle'. Although it's clearly an evolution of the current Countryman, the recent release of the MINI 5-Door hatch appears to have given the British brand more cause to differentiate the redesigned five-door crossover. The more daring MkII Countryman is not only larger, but features more prominent wheel-arches and more body-cladding than before, while retaining key MINI design cues like rounded headlights flanking a chromed grille, and a floating roof above a wrap-around windscreen. Like all new MINIs, the Countryman rides on the BMW Group's latest UKL1 front/all-wheel drive platform, first seen under the MkIII Mini Cooper and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. Video and rest of article at SPY VIDEO: New MINI Countryman goes hybrid - motoring.com.au
Tree Huggers are happy but still do not understand that the making of a hybrid is worse for the environment then they are worth.
From the link: "...The more daring MkII Countryman is not only larger..." Geez, the current Countryman is way too large, and the new one will be even bigger? :frown2: