Technical data
Concept and safety.
BO DY. The body of the MINI Countryman and the MINI Paceman has been
reinforced at strategic points, guaranteeing extreme torsional rigidity for an
exceedingly robust passenger compartment that delivers the perfect combination
of comfort, acoustics and protection.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. A combination of three-point belts, belt tensioners and
belt force limiters means driver and front-seat passenger enjoy the best possible
protection in the event of a crash.
ISOFIX. To ensure the safety of younger passengers, one or two ISOFIX child seats
can be mounted in the rear as standard.
EURO NCAP CRASH TEST. In the Euro NCAP crash test, the MINI Countryman
scored a maximum of five stars. The level of protection for the occupants was rated
as excellent in front, side and pole impacts, and the car also received outstanding
scores for child safety.
SUSPENSION. The combination of a single-joint spring-strut front axle and a
multiple-control-arm rear axle with wide track and a low centre of gravity results in
the unmistakable MINI feeling: stable, agile, with optimum cornering ability at all
speeds, plus superb traction and outstanding safety.
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AIRBAGS. The MINI Countryman and the MINI Paceman are fitted with six
airbags as standard: driver and front passenger airbags protect the head and upper
body in the event of a head-on collision, while side and head airbags are primarily
designed to reduce the risk of injuries to the head, chest and abdominal areas from
side impacts.
DYNAMIC BRAKING LIGHT. This alerts following drivers to dangerous situations
faster. Under normal braking the light comes on in the conventional way, but when
the car performs an emergency braking manoeuvre, it starts to flash. In this way, it
enables the traffic behind to see straight away how hard you are braking. Automatic
activation of the hazard warning lights also lessens the risk of an impact from
behind.
OVERBOOST FUNCTION. Performance can be a safety feature in itself. That’s why
the MINI Cooper S Countryman and MINI Cooper S Paceman are able to boost their
maximum torque temporarily from 240 to 260 newton-metres, thanks to a system
that momentarily increases the turbo pressure and the quantity of fuel injected in
their 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged engines. And more power means overtaking
distances are shorter, and therefore safer.
BRAKING SYSTEM. Four disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) as standard ensure optimum braking performance
in any situation. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) manages the distribution
of braking force between the front and rear axles. Brake assist also supports this
process, to deliver maximum braking force and ensure the shortest possible
stopping distances.
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