2021 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman

If you're a Mini fanatic, are relatively well-off financially, and have a budding family, then the 2021 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman is the perfect vehicle for you, hands down. It's as fun to drive as any typical Mini and retains the brand's iconic look, too. It just combines these brand-intrinsic qualities with the ability to comfortably accommodate the whole family. If you're just looking for a good SUV crossover in general, however, then some deliberation is certainly worthwhile. There are a lot of cars within the classification and automakers have gone above and beyond to make their products as competitive and appealing as possible. In other words, you could likely find crossovers that are just as fun to drive, but more economical and practical, or just better value for the money. There are a few that encapsulate all of these perks at lower prices than the 2021 JCW Countryman. What you won't be getting, however, is the renown, style, and history that is ingrained in the Mini Cooper name. Strictly speaking, the John Cooper Works Countryman SUV is an excellent Mini but a relatively unimpressive SUV.

We review the 2021 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman as a standalone model, as it is presented as a top-spec, comprehensively outfitted vehicle. This year, the JCW Countryman also comes standard with even more advanced features, which narrows down what buyers can actually choose to option in. Many advanced driver-assist and safety features are standard, too, and the IIHS's crashworthiness review of this second-gen JCW Countryman resulted in a top-notch safety rating. Still,, we'd recommend the parking assist systems just for the extra peace of mind.