I love the way the car looks. The countryman has a meaner look to it than more traditional Minis. The wheel arches, height and front grill gives it a more aggresive look.
The dash is pretty similliar to other Minis but the countryman has so much more space for rear passengers to plus great boot space. One cool addition on the inside is a "Center rail" travelling the lenght of the inside. You clip on additions like sunglass carriers and ipod holders and move them backwards and forwards.
It's fast but cause of its weight not as quick as the cooper. But steering is light and handles very well around corners.
Strengths
A lot more space in the back, handles very well and interesting interior design.
Weaknesses
A bit too pricy...
Latest Response:
ahtan
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Responded on: 28 Jan 2011 5:07PM
Yup, everyone is branching out now... even ferrari with it's FF asdzds
Quaigon
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Responded on: 28 Jan 2011 4:42PM
Well Mini has to keep innovating to keep itself fresh. I will be surprised if they produce a sedan! asdzds
edlaz
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Responded on: 27 Jan 2011 11:27PM
I suppose it begs the question: Where is the line where mini aint so mini any more? asdzds
WD45
North,
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Responded on: 26 Jan 2011 9:06PM
Just too bad then... asdzds
baba181
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Responded on: 26 Jan 2011 3:10PM
I guess thats the prob many would have with it... it isn't a kart anymore... :( asdzds
WD45
North,
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Responded on: 26 Jan 2011 1:36PM
Torque mag reviewed it and say it didn't have the kart like handling it is suppose to have... asdzds
Evan
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Responded on: 24 Jan 2011 8:23PM
Hi ahtan, thanks for being the first to review the countryman here at oneshift :) asdzds
ahtan
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Responded on: 23 Jan 2011 12:31PM
This is still a good car and a decent attempt by mini to reach out to a different set of customers. asdzds
maxil
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Responded on: 22 Jan 2011 10:30PM
It may handle well but its not cute and sporty like the other minis and as a 4 door car, its not quite enough in terms of space and comfort... asdzds