Mini’s SUV range, powered by BMW drivetrains, opens with the 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbopetrol/seven-speed dual clutch automatic/front-wheeldrive Countryman, priced at $44,500. The 2.0-litre turbopetrol Cooper S is $52,900.
The all-wheel drive John Cooper Works Pure model, the performance variant with a 225kW 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine, costs $61,915 with an eight-speed automatic. With adaptive suspension, 19-inch alloys and a bit of extra bling, the fully loaded John Cooper Works Countryman is $67,818.