VIDEO: MINI Countryman - big MINI, massive costs, medium fun
Published 19 March 2018
Despite being a full-sized family car, the MINI Countryman is compact and agile behind the wheel; if you want a crossover that's fun to drive, BIG MINI is it.
But it's far from flawless - especially the Cooper S E plug-in hybrid. Mark takes you through it.

Mark Nichol
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