Whether it’s to comfortably seat three adults or add some litres to the already sizeable boot space, the foldable back seats offer endless possibilities. Move them backwards for up to 13 centimetres of extra legroom, fold them down in a 40/20/40 split or take advantage of longitudinal adjustment of seats (60/40 split) – here are just a few of the options you have to create the desired space for your friends, things or both.

If your hands are full or you don’t want to put what you’re carrying down on the ground, the optional hands-free Easy Opener function (available with the Comfort Access system) can give you a helpful hand while loading your luggage into your MINI Countryman’s spacious boot. Simply kick your foot under the rear sill and the boot door opens automatically. A second kick and it closes again. Just imagine how helpful that would be if you have kids, pets or bulky shopping in your arms.

When the sun is not shining bright outside your window, MINI Countryman will boost your mood with the subtle, warm glow, courtesy of the backlit cockpit fascia that assumes the colour of the interior ambient light.

Take your new MINI Countryman off-road without going out of style. The optional MINI ALL4 Exterior Optic pack includes black, high-gloss bumper elements, silver underbody protection sills and roof rails with silver side sills.

Pop out the optional MINI Picnic Bench from underneath the load floor. This soft 2-seater bench comes with a fender dirt protection flap, so you can keep clean as you sit back and take a break from roaming the countryside.

Whether you're parked, starting off a hill or driving in stop-and-go traffic, with the electric parking brake your MINI never rolls when you don't want it to. Engage or release it with a simple push of a button.

In the MINI Countryman you’ll always want to make the perfect entrance. MINI Park Assist sizes up available parking spaces before taking charge of the wheel to make short work of tight spots. All you have to do is apply a little throttle and the brakes.

Always know what's coming with MINI's optional Driving Assistant package. The Forward Collision Warning system helps prevent accidents by warning you if the speed difference between your MINI and the traffic ahead is too high, or if the car in front is getting too close. It pre-conditions the brakes for faster response and shorter stopping distances should the need suddenly arise. The City Collision Mitigation system pre-empts sudden changes in urban traffic speed and slows down the car accordingly. Even if you’re momentarily distracted, the new MINI never is.

MINI Countryman has been awarded the top 5-star rating for its superior level of safety in the Euro NCAP crash tests. The stringent, internationally established procedure recognises MINI Countryman’s outstanding performance in testing that is divided into occupant and pedestrian protection as well as supporting safety systems.

With the optional touchscreen, you can control your phone, navigation, multimedia and other functions with the touch of your finger.

Take charge of the road. The MINI Countryman's elevated seats give you a clear overview of surrounding traffic and terrain ahead when you've swapped the road for off-road.

Unleash the fine art of seasoning. Transform your MINI into something special when you add the MINI Salt Trim. It includes velour floor mats in a storage package, an on-board computer and some impressive interior lighting options, like the welcome light, reading lights and well-lit vanity mirrors. Go on, add some salty spice today.

The Pepper Trim gives you some exciting à la carte extras that add even more flavour to your MINI. It gives you everything in the Salt Trim plus some smart add-ons like the sports leather steering wheel, and a rain sensor that automatically adjusts your wipers and headlights.

Some amazing chili add-ons will spice up your MINI, your driving, and your love life – or so we’ve heard. You can make your MINI instantly more appealing with new aesthetic alloys, enhanced upholstery and LED headlights – not to mention sports seats in the front and a sports leather steering wheel for that extra dash of racetrack flair.  

Here’s how you can really spice things up a lot with some awesome firepower and announce your presence everywhere you go. You get all the cool, convenient features found in the Chili Trim. It gives you the ultimate sports styling – such as a John Cooper Works rear spoiler, steering wheel, aerodynamic body kit and 18" two-tone wheels. And it includes the full MINI Excitement Pack, sports instruments and an analyser to increase your driving skills and precision.

Lights. Colours. Wheels. Plenty to choose from. And a host of other interior and exterior options, too. Such as door sills, dash surfaces, bonnet stripes, mirror caps, or side scuttles. Endless scope for you to be anyone – and get away with it.

These waterproof mats with a raised border reliably protect the front footwell from moisture and dirt, and keep feet dry. Extremely durable, they come in an Essential Black design that matches all design packages.

The hard-wearing, perfectly fitting luggage compartment mat lets nothing through, optimally protecting the luggage compartment against dirt and moisture. This ensures versatile and effective protection for your boot and cargo.

Even when not turned on, these lights stand out from the rest. Normally associated with rallying, these auxiliary headlights are easy on the eye and pretty impressive in every respect. They provide brighter road illumination than ever before and perfectly complement your main LED headlights.

The grille surrounds encompass the headlights to lend a highly individual touch to the front of your MINI. The high-gloss black establishes a commanding visual presence and an exciting air of mystery.

Made of extremely sturdy anodised aluminium, this luggage rack provides highly versatile, additional storage space. Easy to mount and fitted with a locking system, it fits all MINI roof rack systems. What's more, for a luggage rack, it's quite a head-turner.