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The 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman is an all-new model for the brand, larger than any Mini before, with four doors and available all-wheel drive. Everything outside looks new, but many of the basic bones of the car are identical to or derived from other Mini Cooper models, including the engines. MINI legitimizes the crossover movement with the vibrant, all-the-right-moves Countryman. The 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is here at last, a crossover with all-wheel drive, the choice of plain or turbocharged power.

Pros:
* Faithful MINI cues
* Richer, tighter interior quality
* Unexpected back-seat room
* The usual MINI options smorgasboard

Cons:
* Some like the steering--and some don't
* Rear-end styling almost misses the MINI dinghy
* No paddles for the automatic shifter, yet
* Controls and switches are still a little futzy

Price: $19,567

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