Compact, easy to drive, drives smoothly, can make sharp turns, and has a lot of inside space for a Mini Cooper. The controls are easy to use. The sport mode is not complicated. The back seats can adjust. The trunk can hold a lot more stuff than it seems. It is very comfortable to ride in for long distances.
I have had a lot of problems with the turbo going out which apparently a common thing for mini coopers, but it is not a cheap fix. There is no Bluetooth in my year of Mini Cooper. The air conditioning only comes from the front so the people sitting in the back are either cold or hot.
The 2011 MINI Countryman has an average owner rating of 4.25 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 26 other Compact SUVs.
Moderate Overlap Front
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