IT IS no coincidence that the certainly pint-sized types of days absent by are seen considerably less and considerably less routinely, as protection rules and consumer necessities have seen most cars improve in dimension to the position wherever brands like Mini can hardly match their title.
The most evident instance of that is the Countryman – Mini’s featuring in the compact SUV section, which is admittedly a vital section in this day and age.
Inspite of staying considerably more substantial and heavier than the unique Minis of the 1960s, the new breed can arguably supply a more dynamic experience than its forebears thanks to a marked maximize in not only handling dynamics, but outright power.
We took the most impressive member of the Countryman line-up – the powerful JCW variant – out on the highway to see whether or not added power is a worthy substitution for light pounds.