One of the first interaction with any car is when you open/close the door. I value it as a very important moment because it can leave you a lasting impression for a long time. So there is nothing quite like the solid door shut that speaks for the solid quality of a car and how well the car is put together with high strength metal. MINI Countryman's door feels quite heavy and solidly manufactured, and comes with 2 stage opening hinge that's very useful and well adjusted. Then when you close the door, it shuts with extremely solid 'thunk' 'clunk' whichever you call it that is very satisfying and leaves a good impression. You can feel the car is well put together with high strength grade metal, not some cheap, thin tin can - you will be surprised how many cars actually have door shut with cheap 'tink'. It also applies to the rear hatch - I just love the feel and sound of the shut. It feels expensive and fits the premium feel MINI brand strives for.
Totally agree. The solid 'thunk' sound when closing a door on the CM is a sound of quality and was the first thing I noticed when test driving the car. Much better than the MINI Hardtop.
ReplyDeleteWas told growing up that the quality of a car can be heard with the sound of the shutting door, it should be heavy, as is the Countryman!
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