How The 2026 MINI Countryman S ALL4 Hides Its Weight

The 2026 MINI Countryman S ALL4 weighs 3,777 pounds. By conventional physics, it should drive like a delivery van. We diagnose the chassis engineering that makes it feel much smaller. In this diagnostic review, we test the 2026 MINI Countryman S ALL4 to see how a 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder and a 7 speed dual clutch transmission manage the mass of the largest vehicle in the brand's history. We evaluate the front-biased ALL4 system, explain why the $600 optional adaptive dampers are mandatory hardware, and dive into the owner forums to uncover the software blackouts plaguing Operating System 9. At roughly $44,100 for a well equipped model in the US, we determine if the mechanical competence justifies the premium price tag. Timestamps / Chapters 0:00 - The Weight Problem 0:27 - Drivetrain Performance 4:36 - Handling Dynamics 8:10 - Driver Interface & Ergonomics 11:34 - Owner Intel 14:06 - Final Verdict 2025 Mini Countryman JCW Is AMAZING In Winter Conditions: https://youtu.be/-RvCqMkc5No /// THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY GOCLEAN I’ve been using GoClean Waterless Car Wash in my cleaning kit for the last 2 months to get cars camera ready before shoots. Use code MAKSE15 for 15% off. Free shipping on orders over $100 in Canada. Available in the US and Canada at https://www.goclean.ca/ and tell 'em I sent ya! ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #MINICountryman #CountrymanS #BrianMakse #CarReview