Mini Cooper Countryman. GTI Wannabe?

[OverTimer1]

 

[coreypgh]

I wouldn't say so. Having a MINI S in the stable, I would say the standard Cooper S is closer to the GTI than this thing. This thing is rally car through and through. AWD, good ground clearance... it's going to be a great car for the North east. We are contemplating heavily trading in the S for one of the turbo countrymans. The four-bucket setup interior is really cool too.

That being said... handling, acceleration, passenger and cargo space... those are all probably really close the GTI.

It's a cool vehicle... for a crossover.

 

[OverTimer1]

I wouldn't say so. Having a MINI S in the stable, I would say the standard Cooper S is closer to the GTI than this thing. This thing is rally car through and through. AWD, good ground clearance... it's going to be a great car for the North east. We are contemplating heavily trading in the S for one of the turbo countrymans. The four-bucket setup interior is really cool too.

That being said... handling, acceleration, passenger and cargo space... those are all probably really close the GTI.

It's a cool vehicle... for a crossover.

It's was just a title lol got someone to reply at least. If mini would produce a larger 4 banger I'd be very tempted to get one. But a lowered countryman awd turbo would look pretty BA.

 

[coreypgh]

we were slightly intrigued by the clubman for it's roomier backseat, but all in all, the modest gains in space weren't justified by the price tag. The standard Coooper S was perfect for just the two of us and the dog.

It's her car, so it's her call... but I think she'll end up with the country man... it's just cool and different. it's going to sell like hotcakes around here though... going to be very successful. every mom driving a tahoe, yukon, explorer etc. is going to want one.

 

[Ben1]

hm....

I kinda dig it....

 

[coreypgh]

I kinda dig it....

me too :w00t:

 

[OverTimer1]

I'll say it again Lowered Awd Mini= baller status

 

[RIP335]

I wouldn't say so. Having a MINI S in the stable, I would say the standard Cooper S is closer to the GTI than this thing. This thing is rally car through and through. AWD, good ground clearance... it's going to be a great car for the North east. We are contemplating heavily trading in the S for one of the turbo countrymans. The four-bucket setup interior is really cool too.

That being said... handling, acceleration, passenger and cargo space... those are all probably really close the GTI.

It's a cool vehicle... for a crossover.

I agree, I just saw it in person last weekend at the LA autoshow and it really caught my wifes and I attention. She's looking to get it next year. :thumbsup: