How Could this vehicle be large, and still Remain Authentically a MINI? A 61.5-inch height puts the resulting Cooper MINI Countryman into crossover territory, in the which case you Might as well also offer all-wheel-drive. All three dimensions are within an inch of the Nissan Juke's. A BMW X3, not exactly known for its size, is 21 inches longer, four inches Wider, Taller and four inches.A digression on nameplates: it's time to drop the "Cooper" from all models save the two-door. The Clubman was little more than an additional body style, so "Cooper Clubman" was okay, but the Countryman is an entirely different car. Back to the car. Premium materials would be un-MINI?
We are driving the Biggest Mini, a 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4. For the record, the other minis are the base Mini and Mini convertibles. It's also the first Mini with four doors and an all-wheel-drive option.It's simply a Mini.The extra space also means That the MINI Countryman (unlike its stablemates Mini) can accommodate four normal-sized people. A Mini Mini Would not be a trademark without its interior styling quirks. If one opts for a rear bench seat, the rail is in the front only. Mini's signature gigantic center speedometer is retained. Also retained is the Mini system of toggle switches to operate the interior lights, windows, and the optional double panoramic sunroof. Our test car's price was bumped to $ 34.150 with a long list of upgrades That included extremely comfortable and supportive sport seats ($ 1,000); cold-weather package ($ 750), premium package ($ 1.750 for a panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, upgraded sound system) ; sport package ($ 1.500 for xenon headlights, bonnet stripes, 18-inch anthracite alloy wheels); enhanced keyless entry ($ 500); center armrest ($ 250); cargo netting ($ 250); and park distance control ($ 500).
