2011–2016 · R60 Countryman · Lebanon
The MINI R60 Countryman's automatic transmission is the Aisin AWF21 6-speed automatic — the same unit used in the R56 Cooper S automatic and a range of BMW/MINI products. It is a well-proven unit with a conventional torque converter and hydraulic valve body.
On ALL4 AWD-equipped R60 models, the gearbox is connected to a Haldex-based transfer case that distributes torque to the rear axle via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. We supply the transfer case with the gearbox on ALL4 units — the two are calibrated together and should not be mixed between vehicles.
The Aisin AWF21's most common failure mode in Lebanon is ATF overheating from sustained low-speed traffic with a worn transmission fluid cooler. We check the external cooler connections and fluid condition on every unit before listing.
| Model | Year | Gearbox Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Cooper R60 FWD | 2011–2016 | Aisin AWF21 | 122 bhp N16 |
| MINI Cooper S R60 FWD | 2011–2016 | Aisin AWF21 | 184 bhp N18 |
| MINI Cooper S ALL4 R60 | 2011–2016 | AWF21 + Haldex TC | 184 bhp — specify ALL4 |
| MINI JCW R60 | 2012–2016 | AWF21 + Haldex TC | 211 bhp |
| MINI Paceman R61 ALL4 | 2012–2016 | AWF21 + Haldex TC | Confirm drivetrain |
Original OEM as promised. Installation was easy. No issues at all so far.
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Very professional team. The part was tested before shipping and arrived in great condition.