MINI Countryman 
Slightly larger than the MINI that inspired it, the Countryman is a five-door hatchback. It’s the most family-friendly of all MINIs, even more than the Clubman. The base engine is a 121-hp 1.6L, though the 181-hp version is more suitable for this vehicle. Meanwhile the 208-hp John Cooper Works version is decidedly sportier. But perhaps the most interesting of all is the ALL4, which features all-wheel drive.
Pros
- Lively and safe handling
- Good driving position
- Smooth turbo engines
- Comfortable seats
- Very pleasant manual gearbox
Cons
- Definitely less attractive
- Dizzying prices with options
- Sometimes violent suspension
- Poor braking (Cooper)
- Poor ergonomics
