I was reading an article today on Conceptcarz.com | Vehicle Information From Concept to Production and ran across a very informative tid bit about the towing capabilities of the Mini Countryman. In Europe Mini says that the towing limits on the Countryman is 1,200 kilograms, roughly 2,500 pounds conservatively. When shopping around for towing solutions for your Countryman, you have a lot of options, so why should you purchase the Mini Fini Country-Link? This is why, our competitor's hitches have been tested as a Class 1 hitch system, able to withstand about 2,000 pounds of towing. The Mini Fini Country-Link has been tested and come back as a Class III hitch, being able to withstand 5,000 pounds.You will be utilizing the full capacity of your car with our towing solution. Invest in the best!! **Keep in mind, we do not recommend you exceed recommended vehicle limits** Mini Fini Proven Accessories Exclusively Designed for all Mini Coopers