By Autoreviewman
The Countryman’s cabin is reassuringly Mini themed, although its been redesigned and tidied up very nicely. Its less “bitty”, with a cohesion and design that seems more integrated than before. The big round center instrument is still there, with a cool color changing bezel around it. Going through the cabin, overall, materials look and feel better. Fit and finish is even more refined. Our fully loaded tester came with a very smart looking “British Oak Chester “Leather interior and a slew of options, far too numerous too mention in limited column inches. The Loaded Package ($1800) included: Automatic Trunk Comfort Access Auto Dimming Interior Mirror Electric Seats w/ Driver Memory. Price as tested with options came to $44,880.
Interior wise, the Countryman’s larger dimensions make for a roomy cabin with excellent occupant space. The cabin is also far brighter and airy than the previous Countryman. There is comfortable headroom and legroom for five people.
Nothing much to complain about. Mini’s are a premium product and have a lot of cache brand name imagery, and recognition. They start off not cheap, but attractively priced, and well equipped, but tend to get alarmingly expensive as you load on more options and customize your Mini. Highly recommended if the Mini thing is your thing!
2017 Mini Countryman ALL4: MRSP: $31,990. Price as tested with options – $44,880.