I had a Countryman on loan and whilst it was one of the weedy engine variants, I found the ride okay and the interior a nice place to be (I agree that the cup holder rail setup was a total waste of space). Personally I didn't get the market segment they were aiming for. As has been said, it isn't small and IMHO there are better cars in the class (size and price point); however, due to the appeal of the standard Mini, no doubt they will sell to people who need a more practical version.
