R60 MINI Countryman: Reviews, Buying Guides, and Updates

MINI USA Announces 2014 Pricing

Jun 12, 13Jun 13, 13

2014 Model year pricing is in and things are looking good. In fact the only price increase is to the Paceman and Countryman and there MINI is only raising the price $100....

MINI Adds John Cooper Works Packages to the Countryman & Paceman (Full Gallery)

Jun 10, 13Jun 10, 13

Much like the MINI hatch, Clubman and convertible MINI will be offering JCW themes exterior and interior packages for both the Cooper and Cooper S. It’s a way for MINI to offering...

MINI Extending ALL4 to Cooper Countryman and Paceman Models in Europe

Jun 3, 13Jun 3, 13

[UPDATE: We’ve received official confirmation from MINI USA that the Cooper ALL4 version of the Paceman and Countryman will not be coming to the US Market at present.] Previously, MINI’s exceptional all-wheel-drive...

MINI Begins Local Production in India

Apr 17, 13Apr 17, 13

The idea of local production is one that isn’t new to the Mini world. The classic Mini had numerous local production points throughout the world that allowed the company to efficiently meet...

New MINI App “Connect Us” Creates MINI Centric Dating Service

Apr 1, 13Apr 1, 13

April 1st 2013, Munich. Official Release: Now for something a little more romantic. The latest version of the MINI Connected App is playing cupid to make MINI fans’ dreams of finding the...

Photo Gallery: MINI Paceman vs the Countryman

Mar 25, 13Mar 25, 13

With the Paceman, MINI has introduced a car that is approximately the same size as the Countryman, but with arguably less versatility. So what's the point? It comes down to style and positioning. Two doors vs four doesn't quite tell the entire story. Seeing the two in the flesh you're immediately struck by the proportion of the Paceman. It just feels right where the Countryman suddenly (especially sitting next to the Paceman) feels almost a bit forced. Yet there are very few examples in the automotive world of two cars sharing so much in terms of components and chassis, while driving and looking so distinctly different.

The Countryman Gets Properly Named for 2013

Mar 4, 13Mar 4, 13

Starting with March production the Countryman will follow the Paceman and become the second MINI to actually have its model name on it. According to those familiar with the situation, MINI is...

MINI Releases Limited Edition JCW Dakar Countryman

Mar 1, 13Mar 1, 13

Limited to just 11 units and sold only in France, the awkwardly named “MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar Winner 2013″ is the first MINI to feature matte paint of any...