Mini ->ke57 decided to add some flavor to the Countryman ->ke3615 and Paceman lineup and added a new Frozen Black metallic paint offered in a limited edition for the top models in the lineup. The new paint features a textured, shimmering matte finish and offers the Mini model a more expressive appearance.

Applying the new Frozen Black finish requires a special procedure, and Mini applies it in three layers: special surface treatment, color, then a clear lacquer finish. For the attached exterior parts, like the front and rear aprons and the exterior mirror caps the new Frozen Black metallic paint is applied separately.

This new paint is completely weather resistant and car wash resistant, but Mini advices against waxing or polishing it by hand. BMW -- Mini's parent company -- offers a special line of products developed for treating the Frozen Black metallic paint finish. Typical Bimmer move: specialize everything to maximize future profits.

Click past the jump to read more about the Mini Countryman and Paceman.

2014 Mini Countryman and Paceman Frozen Black Limited Edition

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Mini Countryman and Paceman Frozen Black Limited Edition in Detail

The new Frozen Black limited edition features a textured, shimmering matte finish, that ensures a striking and expressive appearance

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Mini Countryman and Paceman

Both the Countryman and Paceman models are offered in two gasoline and two diesel versions, plus the more powerful John Cooper Works alternatives.

The base model is powered by a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers a total of 122 horsepower, while the S versions gets a turbocharged version of this 1.6 liter engine with output increased to 184 horsepower.

The base diesel model is powered by 1.6-liter engine that delivers a total of 112 horsepower, while the SD versions gets a 2.0-liter diesel engine with an output of 143 horsepower.

The JCW version gets a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 218 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 207 pound-feet between 1,900 and 5,000 rpm.