MINI Countryman (pic)

[JPaul]

To be released this month:

Source: BBC News - Massive Mini targets family car market

[Pops900]

So this can be called a Maxi?

[jwight]

The Subaru Outback of the MINI world....

[forestacademy]

Im sure smart is watching how this goes

Hence, the Countryman risks stretching the Mini brand to its limits, perhaps damaging its carefully honed image in the process. Launching it thus poses a significant risk for its parent company BMW.

[rfernatt]

It looks big in that photo and it is larger than a MINI (way bigger than a classic MINI), but with "overall dimensions ... close to that of the Nissan Versa", it's not that large.

First Drive: 2011 Mini Countryman — Autoblog

Also, see other discussion here:
Interesting quotes from MINI Countryman review

[BigWarpGuy]

Originally Posted by Pops900

So this can be called a Maxi?

Perhaps a Mini Maxi? Like saying a jumbo shrimp?

[Neonspinnazz]

See, under the scrutiny of the many ignorant American (aka, smart & Mini naysayers), even Mini has to make something bigger because we're "addicted" to large cars...

Sorry Mini...This just isn't right...That's not a Mini anymore...

[jetfuel]

..from a designers point of view it is a cool/good looking car...with a well established pedigree...

jetfuel..I like it..

[smark]

I think it's a very sharp looking car. Looks $$$$$, like all Mini's. It's the same size car as, a Fit, Versa, or the new Fiesta..... Still a small car. Makes sense to go 4 doors. Can't wait to drive one.