MINI's all new Countryman made its first ever public appearance at the Geneva show and PH was there to see the covers come off.
The Countryman features five full doors for the first time ever on a MINI. This is because it's easily the biggest of the range. Its 398mm longer, 316mm wider and 170mm taller than a standard MINI, and can seat five adults (or perhaps four adults and someone they don't really like).
The Countryman is stuffed to the gills with safety tech, too - though MINI is particularly proud of its pedestrian safety tech. The engine line up is the same as the hatch and Clubman ranges.
An 'ALL4' four wheel drive system is available, but only for the Cooper D and Cooper S, where it will set you back £1,065 and £1,220 respectively. MINI says this will only turn the Countryman into a soft roader for 'use in everyday situations like parking in a field for a sporting event, or driving on the beach', so don't expect to see a Paris-Dakar entry.
Prices start at £16,000 for the 98bhp Countryman One, and it'll be available in the Autumn.
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