MINI Club of Calgary

Over the years, the styling of MINI cars has produced a host of design icons which have become synonymous with the brand as a whole and, in some cases, signature features of individual models. Collectively, these iconic elements have helped shape the identity of the brand and its cars.

Front end

Dominated by the elliptical headlights set into its bonnet, the face of the MINI is extremely distinctive. The contemporary interpretation of the classic hexagonal radiator grille plays its part in defining the car’s eye-catching appearance. Other distinguishing features of the car’s face include a pair of “beauty spots” in the form of circular fog lamps.

For those looking for a bit more power and style in your countryman, the JCW is here.  More pictures after the break.

Official Press Release:

EXTREME DRIVING FUN ON ANY TERRAIN: THE MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS COUNTRYMAN.

The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, will be fitted as standard with the all-wheel-drive system known as ALL4, and powered by a newly developed four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 211 hp. This new combination assures the driver of extreme driving fun on any terrain. The John Cooper Works Countryman is also the first John Cooper Works model available for order with a six-speed automatic gearbox as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual.

With powertrain and chassis technology developed calling on the brand's vast motor sport expertise built into the first MINI with five doors and four/five seats, MINI will deliver its John Cooper Works presence in another new segment... complete with all of the customary handling characteristics and sporty appearance the brand is known for.
The Countryman, MINI's first five-seater, already shares the racing genes which define the character of every MINI, and now the John Cooper Works polishes these inherent talents to really shine. The new engine brings another hike in output, transferred onto the road with impressive style by the MINI ALL4 all-wheel-drive system. The JohnCooper Works suspension ensures every change in direction is imbued with addictive agility. The MINI John Cooper Works sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 7.1 seconds. While U.S. fuel economy figures are not yet available, average fuel consumption of 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers / 39.2 mpg imp in the EU test cycle represents an outstanding return when you consider the performance on offer (automatic transmission: 8.0 liters/100 km and 35.3 mpg imp).
Note: performance and fuel consumption figures are provisional.
The distinctive style of the sixth John Cooper Works model in the MINI line-up is also expressed through the car's design, including the exclusive selection of paint finishes, light-alloy wheels and interior materials available for order. The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is equipped as standard with an aerodynamic kit, 18-inch light-alloy wheels, a sports exhaust system with chrome tailpipes and door sills bearing the John Cooper Works logo. The color Chili Red can be specified as a contrasting paint finish for the roof and exterior mirrors. And Chili Red flourishes for the interior, such as in the exclusive design of the sports seats, also add a distinctive flavor to the sports car ambience carried over from the other John Cooper Works models.

POSTPONED - The coffee run is postponed until March 3rd due to the recent snow mess.  See you then!

On Saturday, March 3rd, the MINI club will embark on a Coffee crawl to some of the best coffee shops in the city.  So come on out and get your caffeine fix for the day.  At least 5 different locations will be visited, and a playing card will be awarded at each location.  Upon completion of the run, the MINI with the best poker hand - WINS!

We will meet at Tastebuds cafe at 9:30 am.  Leaving at 10:15.

Register HERE!