This is a Mini, so expect some interior quirks like a circular, oversized central display and retro-inspired dashboard switches. It has nearly 60 cubic feet of cargo space with the second row folded, which is one of the largest capacities in the class. All these four gears makes a crunching sound which has now gotten on my nerves. There are no driver assistance safety features in the 2013 Countryman, while most competitors at least have an available rearview camera. Instruments and controls are bathed in deep amber at night, while door handles and ambient lighting can be adjusted through a rainbow of colors.
The top dog is the John Cooper Works,which delivers a potent 208 horsepower that can shuffle this vehicle from 0-60 mph in about seven seconds. The crossover wagon's nearly 11-second sprint to 60 mph lags behind even slowpoke competitors like the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Had it road tested by The Mini garage and was informed that is how all the Mini gears sound. Most switches and controls are black with white labeling, and the optional chrome trim adds rings around everything from the shifter to the tachometer. At 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway, the base model with manual transmission is the greenest choice.
Countryman's grille is more upright than that on other Mini models. In fact, Mini boasts each of their models is available in more than 10 million combinations, and that no two models are exactly alike. That's to say there is the usual dichotomy of the massively oversized speedometer in the center of the car with scads of small buttons and dials below. Its small size helps the feel light on its feet and also means it can return official fuel economy of 51. The car has now done 42,000 and I have never had a car with such low mileage have these parts replaced. Base Mini Countryman models are front-wheel drive only.
Countryman Interior How Many People Does the Countryman Seat? The Countryman can be further customized with special body graphics and a range of different interior color schemes. The 2019 Mini Countryman does just that. Still, we'd guess that the Countryman's slightly slower reaction times will be obvious only to those Mini owners with the sportiest models, like the hyper-tuned John Cooper Works variants not yet available with the Countryman , or those who compete in autocross slalom events. All come with a six-speed manual gearbox, or the optional six-speed automatic with Steptronic function for manual control. Oh and a cushion thingy that folds out from the boot so you can sit on the rear bumper without getting your clothes mucky. Countryman was all new for 2011 and has been changed little since. Was a lovely car to drive and just the right hight for me to get in and out.
This Mini's current generation began with the fully redesigned. However, its black surround and decorative inner rings in high-gloss black or chrome are new, as are the redesigned air vent surrounds. Fuel pump and supercharger pump have both failed. Now I have 67K miles on the car. The smaller infotainment interface is controlled by a physical knob on the center console that can be hard and awkward for the driver to reach. With a bit of familiarity, it goes exactly where you point it. A Countryman weighs about 400 pounds more than the Mini Cooper hardtop, or 250 pounds more than the Clubman or Convertible.
It too uses the new six-speed auto or manual transmissions. Vettraino reporting from Vienna and Detroit, and Laura Burstein reporting from Los Angeles. No big issues, just normal maintenance. With more than 250,000 worldwide sales now that name doesn't seem quite so strange. Power is not quite abundant with the 121-horsepower Countryman; it's much better in the 181-hp Cooper S trim, but it's a sporty ride for a crossover nonetheless--even before you opt for the John Cooper Works edition and its max output of 221 hp. The rear buckets aren't as heavily bolstered as those in front, so it's easy to slide in and out. Materials quality is also inconsistent.
For 2013, the Countryman now comes standard with a 3-person rear bench, with the pair of individual rear seats now a no-cost option. Bluetooth is now standard across the line as well. The new John Cooper Works model is powerful and sporty, but ridiculously expensive. Now, that might ultimately be its major drawback, as the Countryman is not what we'd call a value buy. The X1 gets some of the best marks in its class for overall performance, thanks to its spry acceleration and engaging driving dynamics.
Satellite radio is optional, as is the nifty Mini Connected suite that adds an attractive information and entertainment display in the center of that massive speedometer. Otherwise the interior is a comfortable place to be--for front seat passengers--with soft seats and plenty of headroom in Cooper and Clubman models. This has the auto gearbox as standard to manage power between its electric motor and 1. There are five seats for grown-ups. It sounds reasonably sporty, revs more freely than the lumbering Cooper D diesel and has a turbocharger for a little extra oomph away from the lights — it gets from 0-62mph in 9. Options include 19-inch wheels and a variety of exterior colors and interior trims.
Eight exterior paint shades are available including the new Brilliant Copper and Blazing Red. Picture a Mini that's gone muscular, and you'll probably imagine something like the Countryman. Although most Mini Cooper models claim to seat four, tiny back seats prevent most adults from riding in the rear. You get extra kit as standard versus the old car, including navigation, Bluetooth, emergency call and park sensors. Yet the Countryman is supremely responsive as so-called crossover vehicles go, and its directional stability, or its ability to stay on the intended track without steering correction, is first rate.