2013 MINI Countryman, Paceman Gain JCW Styling Kits

Starting July 2013, MINI will not only offer the Countryman and Paceman models with ALL4 all-wheel drive, but more customization options and details will be available enhance the two vehicles.

New options for both models include the John Cooper Works Exterior Package, the John Cooper Works Interior Package and the John Cooper Works Chili Package. The exterior package outfits the vehicles with sport suspension settings, 18-inch wheels and a John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit with a front apron, side skirts, and a rear bumper with diffuser.

The Dark Style design package adds racing stripes on the hood in black or white and colors the mirror caps, turn indicator surrounds, roof rails and a radiator grille in a contrasting darker shade.

As for the JCW Interior Package, owners will get sport seats with Diagonal Track fabric, a JCW leather steering wheel and JCW door sill finishers. The Chili Package combines both the exterior and interior packages and adds the following options: fog lamps, rain sensor, automatic air conditioning, an on-board computer, lighting package, storage package, height adjustment for the passenger seat and velour floor mats. Also unique to the Chili Package is the sports seat finish in the Parallel Lines Light Tobacco fabric/leather combination for the MINI Countryman, and the Hot Cross Carbon Black fabric/leather combination for the MINI Paceman. The package is also supplemented with xenon headlights in the MINI Cooper S model.

SEE ALSO: MINI Cooper Countryman, Paceman Get ALL4 All-Wheel Drive

In addition, the optional storage package for the Countryman will now come with a double cup holder in the rear. The Paceman on the other hand, will be updated in the near future with a new rear center console with integrated storage facilities and a 12-volt power socket while a pair of cup holders will be available as an option.