Building a bigger Mini -- but not too big.

#2. It offers a cool infotainment system, but it’s only for iPhones.

With the release of the Countryman, Mini introduces Mini Connected, an infotainment system that runs through customers’ iPhones. It provides an iPhone dock in the center console and displays the various features in the center screen. Those features include internet radio, local Google search, Twitter access, and RSS feeds. Drivers can use the dashboard touchscreen to control these features. The internet radio feature allows you to find and listen to any of 25,000 radio stations no matter where you are in the world. We found it pretty cool to listen to Chicago radio stations while driving the car in Hamburg, Germany. The Google search will prove useful when looking for stores, restaurants or landmarks, and the Twitter and RSS access will keep you connected to the information you find important. Be aware, however, that Mini Connected is subject to the sometimes weak signal quality of AT&T.