What started as a April Fool’s Liability has evolved into one of the most offensive concepts that Mini has ever revealed. Mini Countryman X-RAID, which was developed between Long-Distance Rally Legends X-DRAIN and Bavarian off-road experts in Delta4x4, is more than just a design-a full engineering machine in the streets inspired by the qualified Dakar Rally. Although it is currently just a concept, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is ready for adventure today.
The project combines decades of rough road experience in the real world. X-DRAIN, led by Rally Vetern Sven Quandt, has always been synonymous with the success of Dakar, as the MINI and BMW vehicles that invaded the harshest environments on the ground have been on the ground. Meanwhile, Delta4x4 has formulated detailed off -road solutions for more than 40 years. Their shared vision of the new Mini Countryman is simple: building SUVs that look not only rugged, but actually leads like rough rib.
A structure made for gathering
At the heart of this transformation, there is a march structure designed for this purpose that raises the height of the passengers by 50 millimeters, which greatly improves the eminence of the Earth. The same body consists of 10 millimeters on each side, allowing large tires to install 255/55/ R18 all-terrain around the Delta4x4 Hanma 18 x 9 inch exclusive wheels. This expanded position not only improves the ability, but it gives the car a more muscle and leader-than the clean urban appearance of the standard citizen.
Amazing design improvements
Visually, it is impossible to miss the transformation. The non-matte black paint is compensated with orange accents and large X-Rain graphics on both sides. But the rugged design is not only for display. In the foreground, the 76 mm healing bull bar protects such as brush and rocks, while the Piaa headlamps are installed on the bumper and the roof that lights the road in low environments and lighting. The huge ceiling platform adds a greater benefit, capable of carrying safe basics such as sand panels, backup, shovel, limestone boxes, and strong transport boxes – necessary for anyone planning a dangerous trip in the wild.
Despite all its promotions, Countryman X-RAID is still completely legal in Germany. These are major details, because it means that this car can, with correct support, to enter limited production. According to Delta4x4, if a sufficient order is created, they are ready to build a small number of these compounds inspired by clients for customers who want a really unique thing-something that can address mountain paths and desert dunes and are still driving home after that.
Mini Countryman X-DRIN is evidence that bold ideas-whether it was a joke or a dream-can lead to unusual results. With a rooted basis in motorsport and a pure adventure spirit, it challenges the idea of what you can be mini. If Mini and its partners decide green production, this may become one of the most desirable rough roads that the brand has ever created.
Until then, it is up to the masses to make their voices heard. Because with sufficient attention, what began as a concept can soon descend its way to the path that was struck. We also I recently spoken to the new mini -design head About a rugged product in the future and the door seems close to an exciting project. [Photos: delta4x4]