MINI Countryman F60 Cooper Essential Trim ALL4 Steptronic - Terrain

Can the MINI Countryman F60 Cooper Essential Trim ALL4 Steptronic also be used off-road? Here often a distinction is made between "soft-roaders" and real off-roaders. For real off-road capability it needs more than just some more ground clearance. The SUV boom of the last 10 years has produced many vehicles that look off-road but have limited capability to do so.

The MINI Countryman has all-wheel drive, which means that the basic requirement is already met. The ground clearance, another important criterion, is 165 mm for this vehicle. This is an average value, i.e. dirt roads and slightly uneven terrain are no problem for the car. Torque is available at 220 Nm, which is something you can start with - but if you pull a lot, you will also feel it properly.

The integrated 360-degree camera can also help you move forward on rough terrain and avoid damage.

Rating: The MINI Countryman has all-wheel drive as well as acceptable ground clearance. Occasional off-road excursions are no problem. However, it is not a real off-road vehicle.