Mini Countryman car lease deals

Performance and features

Just like most Minis, the Countryman’s drive is central to its appeal. Although it has an imposing SUV feel in urban settings, it performs more like a small and sporty hatchback when the road opens up. The steering is incredibly responsive and the suspension is smooth, although there’s optional dynamic damper control available for those who want adjustment and further personalisation in the form of driving modes. Some models come equipped with the innovative ALL4 four-wheel-drive system that sends power to the front wheels, with drive to the rear automatically engaged when the system deems it necessary.

There’s also plenty of personalisation when it comes to the engine line-up, with the range kicking off with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that has 146bhp to propel the car from 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds. This is followed by the punchier 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol that utilises 189bhp to cut the 0-62mph time to 7.6 seconds, making it ideally suited to fans of a sportier persuasion. For diesel fans there’s the 2.0-litre offering that develops 148bhp and is available with either front-wheel drive or the ALL4 four-wheel drive system. And that’s not all - there’s also the John Cooper Works; 302bhp petrol with four-wheel drive that boasts a 0-62mph time of just 4.9 seconds.

Interior technology

Although the Countryman is an SUV, its interior is more like that of the conventional hatchback for optimum comfort and convenience. The standard seats have spring-loaded backrests but electric adjustment is available, with adjustable lumbar support available as an optional extra as part of the electric seat and memory park upgrade. Visibility is assured thanks to the rear parking sensors that are standard across the range, with the option to spring for front parking sensors for those who need a helping hand in tight city spaces. There’s also a 6.5-inch infotainment system with a crystal-clear display, sat nav and DAB radio available across the range.