General tips for a new 2013 Countryman ALL4 owner?

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Discussion Starter · Jun 25, 2019

Hey gang, I’m brand new to Mini ownership and looking for any tips/pointers. It’s a 2013 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 with a manual transmission. It has 96,000 km. I have a bunch of questions. Anyone wanna help a newbie out?

1. I’ve read that there’s variance in engines for this year/model. Any idea which engine I have? I attached some pics.

2. Any cheap and easy things I can upgrade/change to increase the lifespan and/or performance of my vehicle? Or available settings etc I should use that I may not be aware of?

3. Do I need to upgrade my computer (see attached photo)? What are the benefits of new versions?

4. I read somewhere something about needing to replace batteries in some kind of sensors in my age/mileage range. Any idea what those sensors are? Is it an easy DIY thing?

5. Any tips as far as roof racks go? Looking for an affordable sturdy aerodynamic option for getting cross bars on the rails on my roof. Any recommendations (Thule, Yakima, etc?)

I think that’s it. Thanks in advance for any tips.

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Stormbringer55

· #2 · Jun 26, 2019

I have the Thule wing bars on mine .The are very quite and strong .
The engine looks the same as my Mums Countryman which is the standard 1.6 BMW non turbo petrol engine .

one 2010–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 98 PS (72 kW; 97 hp) at 6,000, 153 N⋅m (113 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Cooper 2010–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 6,000, 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Cooper ALL4 2010–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 6,000, 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 6-speed manual
Cooper ALL4 Automatic 2010–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 6,000, 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 6-speed automatic
Cooper S 2010–2014 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 turbo 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) at 5,500, 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-5,000
overboost:260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1,700-4,500 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Cooper S 2014–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 turbo () 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 5,500, 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-5,000
overboost:260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1,700-4,500 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Cooper S ALL4 2010–2014 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 turbo 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) at 5,500, 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-5,000

2014 update (R60 LCI)
A minor facelift to the Countryman was unveiled at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. Changes include a new structure of the hexagonal radiator grill, underride guard elements for the Cooper S Countryman ALL4 and additional body colour options. It went on sale in July 2014. All variants carried over. US variants include Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, John Cooper Works (with ALL4), with 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic transmission.

2014 LCI
One D 2010–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 turbo 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000, 215 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 6-speed manual
Cooper D 2010–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 turbo 112 PS (82 kW; 110 hp) at 4,000, 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,250 6-speed manual
Cooper D Auto 2011–2016 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo 111 PS (82 kW; 109 hp) at 4,000, 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,250 6-speed auto
Cooper D ALL4 2010–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 turbo 112 PS (82 kW; 110 hp) at 4,000, 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,250 6-speed manual
Cooper D ALL4 Auto 2011–2016 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo 111 PS (82 kW; 109 hp) at 4,000, 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,250 6-speed auto
Cooper SD 2011–2016 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) at 4,000, 305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,700 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Cooper SD ALL4 2011–2016 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) at 4,000, 305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,700 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Second generation (F60) (2017–present)
overboost:260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1700-4,500 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Cooper S ALL4 2014–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 turbo () 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 5,500, 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-5,000
overboost:260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1,700-4,500 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
John Cooper Works (211PS) 2012–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) at 6,000, 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1,850(1,900?)-5,600
overboost:280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 2,000-5,200 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
John Cooper Works (218PS) 2014–2016 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) at 6,000, 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,900-5,000
overboost:300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 2,100-4,500 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic

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Stormbringer55

· #3 · Jun 26, 2019

The first generation Countryman was primarily built in Graz, Austria under contract by Magna Steyr, making it the first of the BMW era Minis to be manufactured entirely outside the UK.
In 2013, assembly of the Countryman was expanded to three international locations: from April 2013 at BMW's plant near Chennai, India, specifically for the Indian market from June 2013 at the BMW Group Malaysia Assembly Plant in Kulim, Kedah, and at the BMW Manufacturing Thailand plant in Rayong from August 2013.
In 2012, worldwide sales of Countryman reached 102,000 units, 21,012 of which were sold in the US. In March 2013, the 250,000th Countryman was produced at Magna Steyr's Graz plant.
Since November 2016 the second generation Countryman will only be assembled at VDL Nedcar in Born, the Netherlands.

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Discussion Starter · #4 · Jun 26, 2019

Stormbringer55 said:
I have the Thule wing bars on mine .The are very quite and strong .
The engine looks the same as my Mums Countryman which is the standard 1.6 BMW non turbo petrol engine .

Thanks for the response! I'm not sure about the meaning of all the content at the bottom of your post there though...