MINI prepares to defend Dakar title
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X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
Inside the cockpit
Inside the cockpit
The ALL4 Racer is powered by a 300-hp BMW twin-turbo diesel
Inside the cockpit
X-raid will field four MINI racers in Dakar
The racers include a body kit designed for the rugged outdoors
This year's Dakar takes place in Argentina, Chile and Peru
The 35th Rally Dakar begins on Saturday, January 5
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
The body kit has add-ons for the side skirts and front and rear aprons
The body kit has add-ons for the side skirts and front and rear aprons
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
X-raid MINI ALL4 Racer
Article Summary
Despite an available ALL4 all-wheel drive, the MINI Countryman isn't necessarily the most ideal car to take off road – unless of course it's outfitted for Dakar dominance. Last year's event saw the Countryman taking home the top spot and four other top-ten finishes, with the overall victory secured by French driver Stéphane Peterhansel in his 10th career Dakar win. The Monster X-Raid Team has prepared the Countryman to defend its strong performance at last year's Dakar Rally .
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