Mini’s SUV range, powered by BMW drivetrains, opens with the 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbopetrol/seven-speed dual clutch automatic/front-wheel-drive Countryman Cooper, priced at $46,405. The 2.0-litre turbopetrol Cooper S is $55,070.
The all-wheel drive John Cooper Works Essential model, the performance variant with a 225kW 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine, costs $65,745 with an eight-speed automatic.
With adaptive suspension, 19-inch alloys and a bit of extra bling, the fully loaded John Cooper Works Countryman model is $73,850.
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