http://www.autobytel.com/content/sha.../8699/id/32171

Nice little, primer and review of the Countryman.

 

Best article I've read on the Countryman so far, too bad I won't get to see one till Sat at Infinity Park.

I wonder if the bride would consider this as a replacement for her Audi allroad?

 

Saw one up close today at the MINI Takes the States landing at F1 Boston. I was impressed. It's really not that big, and the seating position is very comfortable. The guys who drove it in pretty much echoed what the OP's article says -- it's not a MCS, but it's still a lot of fun. It's definitely on my wish list for a few years down the road.