Here’s a neat little 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman that combines handling, sportiness, luxury, and European flair. A turbocharged 4 cylinder produces lively performance, and the automatic transmission is tuned to work well with it while offering driving ease. The engine is rated at 181 horsepower and 177 lb/ft of torque. But give it full throttle and you can get 192 lb/ft on temporary overboost! Control is solid with the 17-inch alloy wheels and performance tires, and power disc brakes reside at all four corners. Above the steering column is an easy-to-read 8000 rpm tach, and the trademark center-mounted Mini speedometer goes all the way to 160. There’s plenty of luxury here too, starting with the handsome black leather interior. Long drives are a breeze with air conditioning, the “Mini Boost” CD sound system, power windows, mirrors, door locks, and tilt steering column. You can get 34 miles per gallon on the highway, and around town it’s still rated at a miserly 26 mpg. Mini Coopers are well-loved because they combine performance, comfort, and economy like few cars can. This Mini Cooper S Countryman in red with black stripes and blacked out wheels makes an irresistible package.
