MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4 1.6i - Eurekar
THE Mini has come a long way in the more than 50 years since it first made an appearance. These days it is far from mini, in terms of size or price, with some models now into the territory of small crossover vehicles and a range topper which will set you back more than £30,000. Like its predecessor, the BMW MINI has oodles of charm and... That attractiveness also feeds into the business sector where many models are making a strong pitch for sales with low running costs, benefit in kind taxation and road tax. If the excellent handling is not enough, then on-demand four-wheel drive fitted to this model comes into its own, either on or off road. This four-door-with-a-boot model certainly stands out in its new livery with a contrasting roof (at no extra cost) and attractive alloys. Funky, but also chunky, it has a high ground clearance, with underside guard elements front and rear hinting at off-road capability, smart grille with neat headlights, plus for the first time, LED fog lights with LED daytime driving lights. The rear end is a simpler affair where the large tailgate dominates with access the large 350-litres boot. The classy soft-touch finish, and neat chrome finishes for the ventilation controls is offset by some cheaper plastic finish. Source: eurekar.co.uk
