2nd Gen R60 Countryman 2012 Sport/Utility of the Year Contender: Mini Cooper Countryman

Nathan · Oct 24, 2011

Now this makes a heck of lot more sense to me than Truck of the Year.

From Motor Trend

Since its 1959 debut, Mini has followed the same formula for building a car: small and nimble, with an almost go-kart-like driving experience. Granted, some things have changed throughout the years, such as materials and technology, but the Miniâ€™s specific Mininess has remained steadfast.
Despite that philosophy, it wasnâ€™t a surprise to see Mini jump into the crossover genre with the Mini Cooper Countryman. These days, if you donâ€™t have a crossover in your fleet, youâ€™re missing out on a massive market.

The Countryman is the biggest and heaviest Mini ever. Like other S-model Minis, the Cooper S Countryman is powered by a 181-horse, 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 with an all-wheel-drive system. Ours had the optional six-speed manual. Despite its size, the Countryman is still an amazingly fun car, with crisp turn-in and predictable rotation.

But the interior leaves much to be desired. The space is well-used, even if itâ€™s not laid out very well. Still, most testers felt the interior was an ergonomic mess. Some of us found the center rail system useful but needing more options, while others thought it came across as just plain gimmicky.

Does the Mini Cooper Countryman have what it takes to be the 2012 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year? Find out on October 25th.
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minimark · Oct 24, 2011

Yep!

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