Being an AWD car how is the Countryman on quick sharp turns? I know it can be taxing on the AWD system for 4x4 cars and some AWD cars where the transmission binds up or causes damage. Thoughts?

 

No problem, its practically full of open differentials, so it doesnt matter.

 

no binding up at all with my all4

nothing like my sonoma 4x4, though to be honest the sonoma owners manual says not to use 4 wheel drive on dry pavement

 

Works great, I have a 90deg right onto 4 lane divided (non limited access) coming out of work. Tonight in the rain I saw I had the light so came up on it just as mirrors unfolded at 30mph.
Tapped the breaks to shift the weight forward cut into the turn and then caught 3rd in the turn coming out at about 50MPH ready to hit 4th.

The AWD makes her much more surefooted in turns compared to my old clubie. Especially on wet pavement like tonight. No torque steer, no tire spin, just traction.