New winner, familiar picture: For the tenth year in a row in the category of “value” a title goes to the British premium brand MINI. CO2 emission from 6.9 to 4.4 l/100km, combined: fuel consumption 160-115 g / km) and for the first time it is the MINI Countryman, entering a class victory as most lasting value vehicle on the German automobile market . As a “Value Champion 2014” the MINI Cooper S Countryman (135 kW/184 hp, fuel consumption combined: 6,1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 143 g / km) takes the top spot in the magazine “Auto Bild’s rankings  in the category “small car” . He follows the road to success of the MINI (Combined fuel consumption: 5.8 to 3.4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 136-89 g / km) and MINI Convertible (Combined fuel consumption: 6.0 to 4 , 0 l/100km CO2-emissions combined: 139-105 g ??/ km), which alternately held the top position for outstanding lasting value since 2005.

The first MINI with four doors and a large tailgate has evolved and since its launch become a global model of success and thrilled additional audiences for brand’s hallmark driving fun. The MINI Cooper S Countryman not only transfers the unmistakable style of the brand, but also the characteristic agility to exceptionally sporty way into a new vehicle segment. Its optional all-wheel drive ensures even greater driving, with an attractive vehicle concept for maximum stability. In the current study, created by “Auto Bild” in cooperation with the market research institute Schwackendorf, the MINI Cooper S Countryman is a residual value of 59.1 percent, the best value certified in its class.

Text: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com
Source: http://www.mini.de/mini_countryman/cooper_s/information/