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Mini Countryman Cooper S 2017 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
8
It might be bigger than ever before, but the Countryman Cooper S, $46,500, retains the soul of the brand's sportier models.

It might be bigger than ever before, but the Countryman Cooper S, $46,500,  retains the soul of the brand's sportier models, planting smiles on dials as it navigates tricky hillclimbs and twisting backroads.

It's powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine that will produce 141kW at 5,000rpm and 280Nm from 1,350rpm,  channeled to the front wheels via an eight-speed sports automatic gearbox. That's enough to knock off the sprint to 100km/h in a sprightly (but not lightning-quick) 7.4 seconds.

Along with the sportier gearbox, you'll find adjustable drive modes and the steering wheel from the brand's John Cooper Works models. They join 18-inch alloys, dual-zone climate (with rear vents), LED headlights and an armrest for backseat riders that also houses two bonus cupholders.

Safety is impressive: a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors and an automatic parking system join AEB, active cruise and five airbags.

Pricing guides

$34,100
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$20,020
Highest Price
$48,180

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
Cooper S Chilli 1.6L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $26,290 – 32,450 2017 Mini Countryman 2017 Cooper S Chilli Pricing and Specs
Cooper S Chilli All4 1.6L, PULP, 6 SP MAN $29,260 – 35,200 2017 Mini Countryman 2017 Cooper S Chilli All4 Pricing and Specs
Cooper SD Chilli All4 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $30,250 – 36,410 2017 Mini Countryman 2017 Cooper SD Chilli All4 Pricing and Specs
Cooper Chilli 1.6L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $21,340 – 27,060 2017 Mini Countryman 2017 Cooper Chilli Pricing and Specs
EXPERT RATING
8
Andrew Chesterton
Contributing Journalist

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