Longterm Review: 2019 JCW Countryman
Today we revisit our review of the 2019 JCW Countryman we ran for 12 month. A manual with all wheel drive, it was a rare beast in today’s automotive world. But what...
2021 MINI Countryman Refresh Coming
For the first time to date the 2021 MINI Countryman has been caught on public roads testing. Courtesy of our friends at Autoblog we have our first photos of the subtle refresh...
What -23 Degrees Fahrenheit Does to a MINI JCW Countryman
It turns out not a lot. Our JCW Countryman has soldiered through a lot this winter already. But operating at -23F (-31C) is a new trick it. We’ve all seen the spy-shots...
First Look – MINI Countryman Yin Yang Edition
Along side the recently announced Knights Edition, MINI USA is unveiling the Countryman Yin Yang Edition at the LA Autoshow this week. The Yin Yang Edition is the first special edition based...
MINI USA Launches Created in a Countryman Marketing Campaign
Official Release: MINI USA today launched the new “Created in a Countryman” creative campaign to help showcase the spacious and versatile cargo space of the 2019 MINI Countryman. To do so in...
The Slow Rollout of the Countryman Hybrid is Hurting MINI USA
The MINI Countryman Hybrid is a huge vehicle for MINI and no one can buy them. That’s what we’re hearing from dealers across North America. In our quick survey we’ve heard stories...
The 2017 MINI Countryman is Officially the Safest MINI Ever
MINI has gotten infinitely better at designing for safety – despite the small size. Witness the all new 2017 MINI Countryman which is a full one start better than what is essentially...
MINI Places 2nd at the Qatar Cross Country Rally
Official Release: A final stage win for Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski (POL) and Tom Colsoul (BEL) in the #214 MINI ALL4 Racing at the 2017 Qatar Cross Country Rally saw the pairing place...
2017 Qatar Rally – MINI Heading into the Last Day
With one stage to go MINI is leading the 2017 Qatar Cross Country Rally with three MINIs in the top five. Here’s the executive summary: – Stage win for Jakub Kuba Przygonski...
MINI to Offer Black Grill for Countryman
Not liking the red lipstick of the JCW or the chrome trim on the standard Countryman? MINI is listening. Starting in September they’ll offer a full blacked-out grill option. This is meant...