2017 MINI COUNTRYMAN S ALL4 in Best Image Review

Mini has to toe a hard line with its brand identity. Its cars should be stylish, are relatively small, and most importantly, fun to drive. Meet all of these criteria are not that hard to do on a compact hatchback, but a Mini crossover must be a delicate balance of smallness and utility while maintaining that playful personality Mini is known for. That is not an easy task, but the new countryman does not disappoint.

The 2017 Mini countryman is the largest Mini still on 169.8 inches long — that's 8.1 inches longer than the last-gen compatriot and 1.5 inch longer than the Clubman, which shares its platform and the wheel base. In addition, it is larger and wider than his brother Clubman and drive higher this more that crossover-Vibe. The sitting position is also higher than the Clubman is, offering a more impressive view of the road. In the back, the new countryman just 0.1 cubic feet more cargo space than the previous model, but 5.4 cubic feet more space with the rear seats folded down. The cargo space is on par with other small premium crossovers such as the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA and is usable format. 

2017 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
BASE PRICE	$31,950
PRICE AS TESTED	$38,500
VEHICLE LAYOUT	Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door wagon
ENGINE	2.0L/189-hp/207-lb-ft turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4
TRANSMISSION	8-speed automatic
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST)	3,644 lb (58/42%)
WHEELBASE	105.1 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT	169.8 x 71.7 x 61.3 in
0-60 MPH	7.2 sec
QUARTER MILE	15.5 sec @ 88.1 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH	126 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION	0.85 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT	26.8 sec @ 0.64 g (avg)
REAL MPG, CITY/HWY/COMB	18.7/31.6/22.9 mpg
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON	22/31/26 mpg
ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY	153/109 kW-hrs/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB	0.77 lb/mile

The 2017 Mini Countryman S All4 starts at $31,950, but our tester came with the $6,550 worth of options. But even on $38,500, his countryman is cheaper than its competitors when comparably equipped. It is also the only one with a six-speed manual is available. Countryman is just small enough to deliver on the badge on the hood and big enough to be a practical option for crossover buyers looking for something a little different.