Updated for the 2020 model year with much more power, the Mini John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 finally feels like a proper performance version of Mini's subcompact SUV.
Despite the hot-rod Countryman's mechanical updates, Mini did a good job of maintaining traditional Mini Cooper looks in the latest version.
The John Cooper Works (JCW) Countryman features a red surround for its grille and air intakes. Color accents on the roof and mirrors are optional.
The JCW Countryman comes standard with black 18-inch wheels, but other John Cooper Works designs in both 18- and the 19-inch size on our test car are optional.
The JCW Countryman's turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four has been fortified to produce 301 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque.
An eight-speed automatic is the sole transmission choice in the JCW Countryman.
Aided by standard ALL4 all-wheel drive, our JCW Countryman test car ran to 60 in 4.4 seconds, the quickest time we've ever recorded for a Mini.
On its optional 19-inch wheels, our example also stuck to the skidpad with 0.91 g of grip and stopped from 70 mph in 161 feet.
The Countryman's interior is full of charming-if-funky details, notably the odd, circular-shaped center display.
Unlike most other Mini vehicles, the Countryman has enough rear-seat space for adults or car seats.
The Countryman's overall cargo space is small for its segment, but it's nicely laid out with smaller cubbies and cargo nets.
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
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