}} The design of Mini's first five-door
crossover echoed that of the Mini Crossover Concept. The production model was first unveiled at the
2010 Geneva Motor Show. UK models went on sale on 18 September 2010. The availability of models varies between markets, with the United States and Russia not taking the One versions or any diesel-powered models. The All4 all-wheel-drive option is available on variable models, again depending on the country. The ALL4
all-wheel-drive powertrain includes electro-hydraulic differential, positioned directly on the transmission's final drive, to vary the power distribution from front to rear. Under normal driving conditions, up to 50 percent of the engine's power goes to the rear wheels. Under "extreme" conditions ("extreme" being undefined) up to 100 percent heads to the back wheels. Early models included Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, Cooper, One, Cooper D, Cooper D ALL4, and One D. Cooper SD, Cooper SD ALL4, Cooper D Automatic, Cooper D ALL4 Automatic were added from spring 2011. In June 2011, Mini USA collaborated with rock band
Kiss to create a quartet of one-off Countryman crossovers themed after the band. The cars were placed on auction on
eBay, with proceeds going to
UNICEF to help children affected by the
Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The auction was able to raise US$129,000. Mini USA also sold replica vehicle wraps for Countryman owners through their website and dealerships. In 2012 the Countryman received some minor amendments, including an EU6 exhaust emissions standard compliance for the One and Cooper models, and using a different clutch material and improved software to reduce stalling problems. They went on sale from November 2012. A Cooper ALL4 model was added in July 2013. Changes to US 2014 model year range included the omission of the interior "Centre Rail" feature from the back seats. The rail is still present in the front.
Countryman John Cooper Works (2012–2016) The John Cooper Works is a derivative of the Cooper S ALL4 version of the Countryman, with increased engine power to and with over boost: . Steering, suspension, wheels and appearance have also been modified. It was unveiled at the 2012 International Geneva Motor Show, and went on sale in autumn 2012. US models receive reduced engine power to and (overboost: ), and went on sale in July 2012 as a 2013 model year vehicle.
Safety In November 2010,
Euro NCAP awarded the Countryman a 5-star crash rating.
Reception Pulitzer Prize winning automotive journalist
Dan Neil suggested the Countryman had
jumped the shark – that is to say the car pushed the Mini
ethos beyond relevance, marking the zenith of popularity and the start of decline. Neil suggested that by making a vehicle that is longer, wider and taller, the company had forsaken the inner logic of the brand: excellent handling in a tiny size. In a March 2011 review titled ''What Part of 'Mini' Did You Not Grasp, BMW? '', Neil wrote "with the Countryman, tiny sharks have been jumped." This trend continued through 2012 also with almost 1 in 3 Minis sold again being a Countryman - both in the US and globally. By the end of 2013 the Countryman was 31% of total U.S. sales for the Mini brand.
2014 update (R60 LCI) A minor facelift to the Countryman was unveiled at the 2014
New York International Auto Show. Changes include a new structure of the hexagonal radiator grill, underride guard elements for the Cooper S Countryman ALL4 and additional body colour options. It went on sale in July 2014. All variants carried over. US variants include Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, John Cooper Works (with ALL4), with 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic transmission. File:2016 Mini Countryman (R60 LCI) Cooper hatchback (2018-09-03) 01.jpg|2014 LCI File:2016 Mini Countryman (R60 LCI) Cooper hatchback (2018-09-03) 02.jpg|2014 LCI File:Mini sd front.jpg|2014 LCI Cooper SD with sport grille and bumper. File:Mini sd back.jpg|2014 LCI Cooper SD with sport rear bumper and dual exhaust.
Powertrain == Second generation (F60; 2016) ==