Overview
The 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is a subcompact wagon offered in a 2 trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $21,650. For that price, it mainly competes with the less expensive Kia Soul and the Audi A3 Wagon. The Countryman offers 2 powertrains. It is a 1.6L inline-4 engine making 121 horsepower and 118 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is a turbocharged version of the same 1.6L engine which makes 181 horsepower. Both engines get a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Countryman reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.7 seconds with the automatic transmission, which gets pumped up to 8.4 seconds with the manual. Depending on the powertrain, the Countryman can manage a combined fuel economy of between 28 and 31 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 11 striking colors the Countryman comes in really pull you towards itself.
