Prestige Automobile unveils new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid

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Prestige Automobile recently launched the new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid, the most spacious and versatile model of the premium brand and a pioneer of efficient and sustainable mobility. The first-ever MINI Plug-in Hybrid model offers not only sporty agility on the road and beyond the asphalt, but also the possibility of purely electrically powered driving, generating zero local emissions.

Prestige Automobile Ltd. Director Christian Reuter said, “The new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid combines highly efficient driving with an optimised use of space to advance the brand within the premium compact segment. MINI fans in Sri Lanka will be excited to know that their new daily companion is just as nimble on the streets as well as off-roads. We are confident that the new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid will deliver electrifying fun and excitement every time you get behind the wheel.”

The new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid is the perfect vehicle for urban target groups who wish to enjoy the benefits of purely electric mobility when commuting between home and work every day, for example, while at the same time benefiting from unlimited long-distance suitability at the weekend.

Thanks to its powerful proportions, the new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid has a particularly distinctive presence. Its unmistakable aura is defined by an extended ground clearance and raised seating position, further emphasised by the MINI ALL4 exterior look and high roof rails.

The new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid combines the variable space concept of the new model generation’s largest member with the sustainability of BMW Group eDrive technology and an electrified all-wheel drive system. The front wheels are powered by the combustion engine, the rear wheels by the electric motor. The new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid is able to run on electricity alone not just in urban traffic but far beyond, too – with a range of up to 40 km.

Packed with state of the art technologies such as Park distance control, rear view camera and the head up display create the ultimate driving experience. The vehicles come with 18-inch wheels and the high-quality leather seats and interior offer their owners maximum comfort.

Prestige Automobile Ltd. Head of MINI Geeshan Wijenayake said, “We are thrilled to offer the new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid in Sri Lanka. It has a powerful expressive design, efficiently shaped bodywork and unmatched driving agility. MINI has a strong following in Sri Lanka and we believe the new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid is the car they have longed to drive every day, everywhere. Be it travelling to explore the North, relaxing on the pristine beaches of the South, or driving amidst lush mountains in hill country, the new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid is capable of delivering that unforeseen excitement and joy whenever you take it out for a journey.”

Prestige Automobile is the sole authorised importer and distributor of BMW, BMW i and MINI brands in Sri Lanka, with a history spanning over two decades. Prestige Automobile’s latest workshop in Battaramulla, is the only BMW certified work centre in the country which offers high-end services for BMW, BMW i and MINI vehicles. To get a glimpse of what the new MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid is capable of, customers can now call 076 691 4420/29 to book a test drive.

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