The new MINI Countryman Park Lane lends its name from Park Lane, one the most distinguished addresses in London, at the respected suburb of Mayfair and where a prestigious and legendary MINI showroom is also located. While this is the third time that Park Lane has lent its name to an exclusive edition MINI model since 1987 and 2005, this is, nevertheless, the first time the name has been bestowed on the Countryman.
The car is equipped with a 1.6-litre four-cylinder MINI TwinPower Turbo unit which produces a maximum output of 190hp and torque of 240Nm with an overboost function capability up to 260Nm. The car sprints from 0 to 100kph in just 7.8 seconds at a top speed of 212kph, and has an average fuel consumption of 7.5 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions rating of 153 grams per kilometre.
The new Countryman Park Lane is suited up with the ALL4 Bodykit in Earl Grey body finish while its roof and exterior mirror caps are covered with a new colour variant of Oak Red.
Oak Red stripes are found on the bonnet, tailgate and lower side section. The side turn indicator surrounds in chrome known as side scuttles also comprise an inlay in Oak Red with an exclusive emblem bearing the inscription “Park Lane”, as do the cockpit surface and door sills.
Wheels are 18-inch light alloys in Turbo Fan Dark Grey design. The Countryman Park Lane sports interior surfaces and down tubes in Cross Stripe Grey while the door bezel and cockpit surfaces in Oxide Grey.
The interior of the new MINI Countryman Park Lane is further enhanced with an Ambient Lighting package, which creates colour highlights throughout the entire door panel in night mode. It is also equipped with a built-in active carbon filter which protects passengers against unpleasant odours from the outside.
The Countryman Park Lane also features the MINI Visual Boost with a 6.5 inch high-resolution colour LCD screen, which now features the new MINI Connected app that is available in iTunes and Google Play Store.
Other new features from MINI Connected include MINI Calendar which syncs smartphone calendar onto the MINI Centre Instrument, MINI Status which shows fuel range, fuel level, last recorded journey as well as directions; and MINI Vital Statistics which shows record of how far the car has been driven as compared to the many other statistics.
