2011 MINI Countryman: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2011 MINI Countryman is an all-new model and MINI’s first crossover and four-door U.S. vehicle. Its headline feature is the brand’s first all-wheel-drive system, called ALL4, on the Cooper S ALL4.
About the 2011 MINI Countryman
1st generation Countryman (R60), first U.S. model year
MINI positions the Countryman as the brand’s crossover: a more useful, more spacious MINI that still leans on the company’s playful handling and distinctive design. The core appeal is simple—four doors, a taller seating position, flexible cargo and rear-seat space, and MINI character that feels more personal and less anonymous than many small crossovers. It is aimed at shoppers who want extra room and everyday usefulness without giving up a small, sporty feel.
The Cooper Countryman focuses on everyday usefulness, with four doors, four individual seats, adjustable rear seating and a flexible cabin-storage rail. The Cooper S uses a 181-horsepower turbocharged engine and sport seats, while the Cooper S ALL4 pairs that engine with all-wheel drive for better traction on slippery or loose surfaces.
What changed, by category
2011 MINI Countryman specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd Steptronic | Auto, 6-Spd Steptronic | Auto, 6-Spd Steptronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 32 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 118 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 41.3 cu-ft | 41.3 cu-ft | 41.3 cu-ft |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Traction Control | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2011 the first year of the MINI Countryman?
Yes. The 2011 Countryman is the model’s first U.S. year and the start of its first generation. It also marks MINI’s first crossover and first U.S. model with four conventional doors.
Does the 2011 MINI Countryman have all-wheel drive?
The 2011 Cooper S ALL4 has all-wheel drive. It was MINI’s first use of an all-wheel-drive system and pairs that added traction with the 181-horsepower turbocharged engine.
What is the difference between the 2011 Countryman trims?
The Cooper has a 121-horsepower 1.6-liter engine, while the Cooper S has a 181-horsepower turbocharged version and sport seats. The Cooper S ALL4 combines the turbocharged engine and sport-focused equipment with all-wheel drive.
How practical is the 2011 MINI Countryman’s interior?
The 2011 Countryman has four conventional doors, four individual seats and adjustable rear seating with folding seatbacks. A wide-opening tailgate, cabin-storage rail and standard roof rails give it more everyday flexibility than MINI’s smaller hatchbacks of the period.