What is the big MINI called?
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MINI is a brand created by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1959, and later an engineer named John Cooper had some influence on its naming. Subsequently, BMW acquired the Rover Group to which it belonged. Here is some relevant information about BMW MINI: Overview: BMW MINI (MINI, BMW-MINI) is a British microcar brand, now under the BMW Group. MINI originally stemmed from a specific car model known as the "Morris Mini-Minor," which was launched by BMC in 1959 and later evolved into a brand with multiple small car models. The initial two-door MINI model continued production until it was discontinued in 2000. Reason for Creation: In 1956, with gasoline supplies in Europe extremely tight, the British government began enforcing a fuel rationing system, prompting BMC to develop a highly fuel-efficient small car. Engineer Alec Issigonis took on this project. On a napkin at a seaside hotel in Cannes, Issigonis drew the first sketch of the MINI.
I've been driving a Mini Cooper as my daily driver. It's small but super easy to park. Later, my family suggested I should switch to a bigger one, so I went to check out the Mini Countryman, which my friends all call the 'Big Mini'. This car is indeed much larger, being an SUV launched by Mini, with a length of over four meters. The rear legroom is spacious, and the trunk can fit a stroller and large suitcases. It handles quite well, with a higher chassis offering better visibility, making long-distance drives less tiring. The fuel consumption is slightly higher than the Cooper, but the space is much larger, making it suitable for families or frequent travelers. The Clubman can also be considered a type of 'Big Mini', with its unique split rear doors. In short, the so-called 'Big Mini' mainly refers to the Countryman, which is practical while retaining Mini's classic design. After switching to it, I've really fallen in love with it.
