Scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. later this month, the 2013 Countryman will now be offered as standard with a three-seat rear bench, while a pair of individual seats will be available as a no-cost alternative.
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On Friday afternoon, the British carmaker announced that it will terminate its works involvement in the WRC at the end of the 2012 season by withdrawing its financial support for "WRC Team Mini Portugal".
The bad news came from Kay Segler, Senior Vice President MINI Business Coordination and Brand Management.
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The 2013 John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 is powered by a newly developed 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which in North American specification, develops a maximum output of 208-horsepower and peak torque of 192 lb-ft (260Nm), available between 1,850 and 5,600 rpm.
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The 4,133mm long, 1,789mm wide and 1,549mm tall crossover packs a 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that utilizes direct-injection technology and a twin-scroll turbocharger to produce 215hp (218PS) and 280Nm (207 lb-ft) of peak torque or 300Nm (221 lb-ft) with the overboost function.
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In regards to the three-door crossover's name, MINI chief executive Kay Segler recently confirmed that the coupe version of the Countryman will be dubbed "Paceman" adding that it will go on sale next year.
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