MINI Countryman
Slightly larger than the MINI that inspired it, the Countryman is a five-door hatchback. It’s the most family-friendly of all MINIs, even more than the Clubman. The base engine is a 121-hp 1.6L, though the 181-hp version is more suitable for this vehicle. Meanwhile the 208-hp John Cooper Works version is decidedly sportier. But perhaps the most interesting of all is the ALL4, which features all-wheel drive.
Detailed ratings
The Car Guide rating | 73% |
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Driving | 8/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Interior | 7/10 |
Reliability | 6/10 |
Winter driving | 8/10 |
Comfort | 7/10 |
What's new in 2014
N/A
Pros
- Lively and safe handling
- Good driving position
- Smooth turbo engines
- Comfortable seats
- Very pleasant manual gearbox
Cons
- Definitely less attractive
- Dizzying prices with options
- Sometimes violent suspension
- Poor braking (Cooper)
- Poor ergonomics
Competitors
Recalls
none