Building a bigger Mini -- but not too big.

#4. It’s the most comfortable Mini.

The flip side of handling is ride quality, and the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman makes up for any loss of handling with a more pleasant ride quality. While other Minis have a busy ride that jostles passengers around and pounds over sharp bumps, the Countryman’s extra suspension travel helps it soak up most road imperfections. Only sharper bumps register with passengers, but that’s the case with most cars. The smoother ride quality will make the Countryman a viable choice for customers who wanted a Mini but couldn’t live with the sometimes harsh ride.