Living large: The Mini Countryman is the largest Mini and the first with four doors
We're finding the 2011 Mini Countryman strangely appealing. It is Mini's crossover and it comes with 4 doors, a larger interior and a 4-wheel drive variant. This can be the Mini that's both practical and fun with a variety of engine and accessory choices.
Mini head designer Gert Hilldebrand explained the idea of a larger Mini was something the automaker struggled with.
“But Mini customers — those with children or extra stuff to carry around or who can only afford one car — demanded we build this car,” Hilldebrand stated.
The 2011 Mini Countryman is available in Canada starting at $27,850.