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Goin’ Up Ready to be blown away by what the 2020 Cooper S Countryman can Just as all owners are unique, every MINI model

offer? Schedule your test drive today at Braman MINI of Palm Beach.

The Country provides an individual driving experience due to
each’s level of potential customization. The Cooper
S Countryman featured here is a gorgeous match
of British Racing Green Metallic over British Oak
leather, whose buttery tones saturate the interior
as the South Florida sunlight bursts through the
WHEN IT WAS REINTRODUCED TO THE US in the early part of the century, enormous panoramic sunroof. The torquey 2.0
the new MINI was lauded and chastised for its size in equal measure. liter turbocharged engine is quick to respond and
While the minuscule proportions were an essential part of the car’s charm, make itself known in Sport mode, while all but
some cited the behemoths that shared the road in the form of SUVs and disappearing under the default Economic settings.
pickup trucks, and expressed concerns over safety—despite the brand’s
outstanding crash test ratings. Regardless, the MINI soon found its niche, The 2020 Cooper S Countryman is a shot across
and gained a large and loyal following. the bow for not only MINI’s critics, but the entire
industry. Those who deride a large crossover can
Of course, success cannot be sustained without evolution. Over time, the still take advantage of the practicality provided by
original 2-door hatchback version spawned several siblings, each meant to the Countryman, while others with reservations
fulfill a new segment of the market. This gradual permeation has now led about other models yet love the style, design, and
to the 2020 MINI Cooper S Countryman—the brand’s crossover offering, level of individualism provided by a MINI, can
and quite possibly, the best MINI yet. finally join the party.

The Countryman stands bulletproof against any of the marque’s historical
criticisms. Two full grown adults can comfortably sit in the second row
and take advantage of sliding and reclining seats; the optional diamond-
stitched leather throughout the interior would be at home in a car asking
double the MSRP; and the turbocharged engine combined with the new
DCT transmission provides downright impressive acceleration, while also
conserving fuel.

Apparently not content to only address the typical beefs, MINI also blessed
the Cooper S Countryman with an AWD drivetrain and Dynamic Damper
Control to ensure performance and safety under all conditions. All this, in
addition to the vast individual customization options that MINI is beloved
for, has resulted in a true do-it-all vehicle for less than $37,500.

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