Welcoming Mini's Burly Uncle into the Family The idea of a maxi-Mini runs counter to everything we love about the brand. But despite our misgivings, our own Steven J. Ewing came away suitably impressed with the Mini Countryman when he drove it this time last year. How much did he like it? He insisted we add one to the Autoblog Long-Term Garage. And here it is. Coated in two-tone True Blue Metallic (as voted by our readers) and tricked out in Cooper S ALL4 guise, our long-term tester is as maxed out as they come – with the exception of an automatic transmission, natch. We ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:: Turbo 1.6L I4
Power:: 181 HP / 177 LB-FT
Transmission:: 6-Speed Manual
MSRP:: $38,000 as tested

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First Drive: 2013 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works All4 [w/video] 1347465480

A John Cooper Works On All Fours With Love Handles How long will it take for a Mini-branded vehicle to cross the two-ton threshold? We already have the four-door Countryman and it's a small crossover, so how far off is a tall and longer Mini with third-row seating? Say what you like about the Countryman, though; the best expression for how it's selling ...
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First Drive: 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S All4 John Cooper Works 1324054620

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First Drive: 2011 Mini Countryman 1281542220

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