The fourmidable MINI Countryman – four doors and 4WD

[BigWarpGuy]

Perhaps Mini Countryman is a mini-suv?

In coolness, the Mini is second only to the Smart; IMO.

[RunnerDan]

An article from CNN Money

Mini Cooper SUV unveiled - Super-sized (1) - CNNMoney.com

The Countryman will be available with a choice of two engines and optional all-wheel-drive. The base Cooper Countryman will have a 120-horsepower 1.6-liter four cylinder engine. The sportier Countryman S will add turbocharging and direct fuel injection for a maximum of 180 horsepower. Both will be available with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Fuel economy ratings and prices are not yet available.

The Countryman's interior maintains the now-classic Mini lay-out with the giant-sized speedometer set off to the driver's right. Each of the rear seats will be able slide back and forth more than five inches for added legroom or cargo space. The rear seats will also fold flat for carrying long cargo.

Inside, the Countryman's features a "central rail" that runs the length of the interior. It holds specially designed clip-in elements such as cupholders and storage boxes for MP3 players or cell phones. Driver-selectable colored ambient lighting will be standard.

[jwight]

And another one (with photos) from Motoring File:

MotoringFile Archive World Debut & Analysis: The MINI Countryman (w/Full Gallery)

[sato7]

As soon as they come out here in the States I'ma gettin one! All wheel drive mini! Wohooo!

[Godfather]

Estimated price $30K............ if I was that cranked up about AWD, I'd take my $30K somewhere with more ground clearance. Can you say Outback?

[RunnerDan]

It's unfortunate that the MINI is always overpriced

[forestacademy]

Originally Posted by Godfather

Estimated price $30K............ if I was that cranked up about AWD, I'd take my $30K somewhere with more ground clearance. Can you say Outback?

smart with a Lift Kit under 20K

[Neonspinnazz]

It looks sexy...but more than likely the price tag will be a hard hitter, and gas mileage will continue to be mediocre despite its small dimensions...

[The Rigger]

[*head-scratch*]
And people say our smarts are ugly...