Filed under: Budget, Performance, Hatchback, Mini, Design/Style, Luxury
http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/1269x850+0+1/resize/628x417!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/adam/fc07fba87c22e7a2def40b22a82b80db/mini-countryman-black-knight-1.JPG
Mini is certainly no stranger to a special edition, as unique option and styling packs have been a staple of the Mini line since its return to the US market, but it’s next special trim is quite a big departure from previous cars. It’s based on the Countryman, and is called the Black Knight Edition.
As you cans see from the image up top, it’ll sport a sinister, matte-black paint scheme, making this Mini not unlike BMW’s range of Frozen Edition cars. First reported on by those Mini-obsessed folks at MotoringFile](Exclusive: MINI USA to Release Matte Black Countryman - MotoringFile), the Black Knight Edition Countryman will be limited to 60 units, and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, making this car quite a bit different from previous special editions, which generally stuck around for a full model year.
According to MF, the matte finish will only be available on the Cooper S Countryman, although oddly, one of the teaser images shows a John Cooper Works badge. BKE models should be coming nearly loaded, which means that there’s not a lot of customization done and the price tag is probably going to be exorbitant for a Mini. Buyers will, though, have the choice of front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic.
Having lived with matte paint on our long-term Hyundai Veloster Turbo, it’s good to see other manufacturers offering the sleek finish. Aside from being unable to take the car through a car wash, we’ve found the matte finish a relatively maintenance-free delight, and don’t expect anything less from this Countryman.Mini’s matte Countryman Black Knight Edition rises originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | Commentshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/weblogsinc/autoblog?i=QkVQT0Dz6tg:5iMFJKwWtBk:wF9xT3WuBAs http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/weblogsinc/autoblog?i=QkVQT0Dz6tg:5iMFJKwWtBk:V_sGLiPBpWU
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/weblogsinc/autoblog/~4/QkVQT0Dz6tg