MINI Celebrates the 250,000th Countryman Produced

Being launched just two and half years ago, the first MINI to ever have 4 doors and a large tailgate with 5 seats proved to be a great model for the British company, selling 102,250 units in 2012 alone.

On March 12, 2013 the 250,000th MINI Countryman rolled of the assembly line in Magna Steyr's factory in Graz, Austria. This incredible number stands as a great statement that the brand's hallmark driving fun and classic style are appreciated in the compact premium segment.

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French Daredevil Does First Ever Unassisted 360° Backflip in a Mini Countryman

As far as spectacular stunts go, this is one of the most daring ones we`ve ever had the chance to see. MINI has called on French daredevil and all-round brave person, Guerlain Chicherit, to try and do the first ever documented unassisted 360° backflip in an automobile of any sort.

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Steampunk MINI Countryman by Carlex Design

Steampunk is the perfect blend of old and new, a modern version of magic, alchemy and arcane science all combined into one genre, used in literature, science fiction movies and obviously art as well. There are, however, very few applications in the car world... until now.

Polish car customizers Carlex Design have taken one lifestyle crossover SUV that very close to our hearts and combined it with a bit of steampunkness to create one awesome MINI Countryman that you’re never going to forget.The exterior features a satin gray body combined with copper/bronze wheels, a stripe across the side level with the door handles and roof. Blacked out details include headlights and taillights.

Inside, the carpets have been replaced by wood and all the leather, including the dash is brown. Everything that could be copper-plated or painted has been covered, including the pedals, steering wheel, instruments and air vents.
The car is still a work in progress by our understanding, but bit of the seat and the center of the steering wheel have been left intentionally open to mimic those skeleton watches that you can peer inside of.

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