Here’s one of the first test drives of the Mini Countryman from the guys at AutoExpress. We’re not completely sold on the Countryman as a Mini but we get we’re their coming from with the need to play outside their own niche. The Mini brand is a very healthy one but in the face of any possibility that it might have a short life, the company is developing other models that expand the range.

The Mini Countryman is a kind of soft off-roader that may also give birth to a three-door model called the Canyon, designed to be an Evoque competitor and aimed at those wanting a funky corporate look. The Mini Countryman is not necessarily a ‘proper Mini’ in its looks or style, but apparently it drives like one.

If you want fun and quality together, but the regular Mini is a bit on the small side, this could be for you. It builds on the retro cool of the Mini brand, but expands its appeal to other prospective customers. We like the Mini Countryman less than a standard Mini model, but if the brand can pull this off, they might not have a best seller on their hands, but they’ll certainly be keeping the brand interesting and prosperous in the future.

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