I am eagerly awaiting the Mini Countryman official unveiling at next month’s Geneva Motor Show and there is more reason to get excited as the SUV will feature the all new MINI Connected- Infotainment system. Full marks for styling as the infotainment set-up will be integrated into the centrally mounted speedometer.

This is actually great news for Apple handheld owners as the system is built to interface with the iPhone from Cupertino while compatibility with other smartphones remains a mystery. Connected’ is not blessed with the ability to live stream internet radio for the passengers but the interface is sure customizable and so is the navigation that renders precise information access at all times. All that is required to control the MINI Connected is the joystick mounted in the cnetre of the console.