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For the current MINI Cooper’s John Coooper Works (JCW) series vehicles, they are using a turbo-charged 1.6L 4-cylinder engine which outputs 208 hp, code name “Prince”, jointly developed by BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën.

The 2015 model year JCW models will see a completely new engine, which is based on the BMW B48 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine. The B48 series engine is not new for the MINI family – the current MINI Cooper S, has already used it for the 2014 model year, with output tuned to 189 hp with 207 lb-ft of torque.

On the 2015 JCW models, the B48 engine increased its boost and the final output is said to be around 227 hp (230 bhp), and the torque will be 258 lb-ft.

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Just like BMW introduces virtually all car models with different styling they can think of during the past few years, the Mini brand is also expanding its product line too.

Currently for all Mini’s non-SUV products, passengers all need to use the front door to get access to the backseat. Although most of the Mini Cooper Hardtop buyers usually only use the front seats, Mini management are apparently considering potential customers that may want to use the backseat more frequently.

So here comes the 5-door hatchback version of the Mini Cooper Hardtop. It has a 2...

No, the following images are not Photoshopped. It is a real car: the Mini Cooper Paceman Adventure, based on the Paceman S ALL4, and a 184-hp turbo four engine.

Mini claimed this truck is strictly a one-off. But we know, the market talks. Do you remember previously Rolls-Royce said they will NOT consider any SUV models? But look at what Peter Schwarzenbauer, BMW board member in charge of the Rolls-Royce brand, said to media recently: “There are long-term independent studies that say half the world car market – 50 per cent of everything – will be crossovers and SUVs. So it’s our responsibility to look into it. We are seriously analyzing a Rolls-Royce in the SUV area“...

The 2015 Mini Countryman is a mid-cycle refresh model. No mechanical changes are made to the small SUV. Major feature changes/upgrades are:

– LED lighting (standard on the S and John Cooper Works);

– AWD model comes with underbody guard plate as standard (except JCW models)

– New infotainment system

– Exterior/interior tweaks (styling, layout, colors etc.)

Please note that the AWD version of Countryman (ALL4 system, as shown below), there is an electromagnetic multi-plate clutch to connect the front drive shaft to the rear wheels. This sytem’s default status is 50/50 split power distribution. Under the assumption that front and rear wheels are spinning at the same speed