Countryman, JCW Clubman And Seven Are MINI's LA Show Stars

Getting ready to celebrate its world debut at the 2016 LA Auto Show, the new MINI Countryman has become more mature with the second generation, unveiled a couple of weeks ago.

The brand's premium model is larger than its predecessor, comes with a raised seating position and is capable of carrying up to five passengers. It also benefits from the latest equipment such as the LED headlamps, fold-out Picnic Bench, Find Mate and navigation system that works together with an 8.8-inch color display.

On the US market, the 2017 MINI Countryman is powered by two petrol engines from the latest generation, featuring MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology. Both units can be combined with the ALL4 all-wheel drive system. Additionally, the vehicle will also gain a plug-in hybrid - the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4, which will join the lineup later on, promising an all-electric range of up to 25 miles (40 km).

Presented last week at the 2016 SEMA Show, the new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman is now getting ready to take a trip to the City of Angels, ahead of its on-sale date scheduled for this December, when it will set its future customers back for at least $35,950. The car benefits from an enhanced chassis and combines a 2.0-liter TwinPower engine, producing 228 HP (231 PS) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque with the ALL4 AWD system.

Billed as "the latest attraction in the small car segment", the MINI Seven will also be on display in Los Angeles, with its exclusive design that highlights its British origins, a contrasting paint finish for the roof and side mirror casings, hood stripes, deco elements, and 17-inch light alloy wheels in two-tone design, joined by the sports seats in fabric-leather combo, which have been created especially for it.