2018 MINI Countryman ALL4 Experience Snow & Ice Driving – Video

The 2018 Mini Countryman is the largest Mini yet at 169.8 inches long—that’s 8.1 inches longer than the last-gen Countryman and 1.5 inches longer than the Clubman, which shares its platform and wheelbase. In addition, it’s taller and wider than its Clubman sibling and rides higher to give it more of that crossover vibe. The seating position is also higher than the Clubman’s, offering a more commanding view of the road.

With its higher center of gravity, the Countryman S All4 we sampled exhibited more body roll than our similarly equipped long-term Clubman S All4. It still handles well for a crossover on the street, however, and the grip provided by the All4 all-wheel-drive system will make you look forward to curvy freeway onramps. The ride is smooth and comfortable, aided partially by the longer wheelbase. The turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 of the S model provides 189 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty to move the Countryman All4’s 3,644-pound bulk around town.